Need help building a desktop!

[AndrewB2010]

Hey guys, Its been 6 or 7 years since ive built my own desktop. Im looking to spend $1800 and get the best out of my money. I

 

[Swordkd]

What all are you needing to buy? Monitor, mouse/keyboard, OS, or just the case and components? 1800 isn't a bad budget for all of that actually, if it's just the case then it's pretty high for that.

 

[woltej1]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/35OkU
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/35OkU/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/35OkU/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($126.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($689.80 @ Mwave)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1697.15

Well under budget. This was set up with gaming in mind. If you plan to do video or photoshop then an i7 would benefit you.

 

[AndrewB2010]

No OS needed, no peripherals needed, I have a mouse, monitor, keyboard, etc... Its simply the tower and components inside. I was thinking an I7 4390K

 

[woltej1]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/35P36
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/35P36/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/35P36/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($126.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($689.80 @ Mwave)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $1697.16

Here's a 4770k build, why do you think you need a 2011 socket CPU?

 

[AndrewB2010]

i went dyslexic 4930K**

 

[woltej1]

i figured, but why do you think you need a $500 cpu?

 

[AndrewB2010]

blah maybe you're right it does seem like overkill. I guess I looked at charts and see what gets the highest score and want it. Realistically Ill be gaming and school work not much more. Maybe occasionally editing here and there but nothing very often. The rig is mainly gaming focused

 

[woltej1]

I'd say go with my i5 build minus the OS, save yourself some cash.