Need help building a pc

[emerica0250]

Hi, I am looking to build a new pc, for around the price of 1400. i want an i7, but should I get a six core or just a quad. I play csgo a lot, and other games that arent too intensive on my pc. could someone show me a parts list? thanks

 

[TechyInAZ]

Why do you need an i7?? You could run CSGO with a i3.

What i'd recommend is a good i5 quad core cpu, then a very good graphics card, not vise versa.

 

[ager]

Nah...this system will be wasted with a gtx 750 ti...better go for a gtx 970

 

[esco_sid]

heres 4790k build for 6 core you would be over the 1400 budget
change CPU cooler to 212 evo if you dont plan to overclock by a lot.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($65.99 @ Directron)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($140.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1295.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-18 20:31 EST-0500

 

[unlimtedgamers]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/h9xVHx this system will do

 

[Archgaull]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36cy99
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36cy99/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($549.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec GX500 ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Total: $1197.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-18 20:31 EST-0500

I suggest something like this. This system would be completely ready to run, and it's about $200 under your budget. I've set the source to be all newegg, as I feel like that would be the best place to order from, and it actually was about $50 cheaper to order from Newegg.

The i5-4690K is pretty damn strong, and for the games you mentioned it's perfect. You said you wanted a i7, but that's just plain overkill. If, for whatever reason, you decide to go with the i7 instead of the i5, it would still be in your budget.