Need help deciding on a $700 Gaming PC for friend

[danmon]

Planned CPU: Intel Core i5 3570k
Planned CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Motherboard: unknown, suggestions?
Planned RAM: G.Skill Rip Jaws X Series 8 GB 2x4
HDD: Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Blue 7200 RPM
GPU: ? We were thinking of getting the R9 270x
Case: ? Suggestions please
PSU: Haven't decided yet due to not knowing what GPU we want

Ok so first of all thank you for clicking on this post! .
I will begin by saying what my friend intends to do with this computer
1. BF4
2. Youtube
3. Minecraft
4. LoL
5. and many more steam games such as Total War Rome 2.

We wanted the best bang for buck and still get some nice graphics for BF4 ( high - ultra settings at 60 FPS would be nice!

My friend does not want to overclock. The only reason we want the k version of the Intel core i5 3570 is because there is a sale on Newegg, and it also comes with a free game where-as the 3570 non-k version doesn't.

Any help would be appreciated!

EDIT: we forgot about the OS, which will cost 100 bucks, so we have to cut down the hardware-side budget to 700 dollars, thanks for the recommendations so far!
Total budget for the OS + Hardware is $800

 

[Abscent]

Well since you are not over clocking you don't need to worry about an Evo cooler, and if you buy just a decent case, psu, run cheaper ram and a decent Mobo you can squeeze a 770 into this build for $18 above budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($85.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG Gaming Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $818.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-30 22:19 EST-0500)

 

[danmon]

Well since you are not over clocking you don't need to worry about an Evo cooler, and if you buy just a decent case, psu, run cheaper ram and a decent Mobo you can squeeze a 770 into this build for $18 above budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($85.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG Gaming Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $818.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-30 22:19 EST-0500)

Thanks for the info Abscent
I shall wait to see what other people think

 

[Memnarchon]

Hello.
I tried to be near $800 and also being able to run BF4 with Ultra settings at most FPS.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B85-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($318.99 @ J&R)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $817.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-30 22:21 EST-0500)

In case you find the $18 too much you can change the GPU with Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB GV-N760OC-2GD REV2.0 $254.98 which will drop the total price to around $750.



edit: I didn't use any Mail In Rebates cause people usually don't want them. If you decide to use them the total price will be lower.

 

[Abscent]

NP in my opinion the 270 and 280x are still overpriced but just take all builds given on here as suggestions and pick out exactly what you guys like the most. Also all the cheap 280x for around $310 - $350 are on backorder.. only the expensive ones are in stock

 

[Memnarchon]

NP in my opinion the 270 and 280x are still overpriced but just take all builds given on here as suggestions and pick out exactly what you guys like the most. Also all the cheap 280x for around $310 - $350 are on backorder.. only the expensive ones are in stock

Hmmm, you are right. Prices are now skyrocketed. :/

So damnon you have to go either with GTX770 or GTX760.

edit: teh slackers at pcpartpicker didn't change their prices 😛

 

[danmon]

NP in my opinion the 270 and 280x are still overpriced but just take all builds given on here as suggestions and pick out exactly what you guys like the most. Also all the cheap 280x for around $310 - $350 are on backorder.. only the expensive ones are in stock

Hmmm, you are right. Prices are now skyrocketed. :/

So damnon you have to go either with GTX770 or GTX760.

edit: teh slackers at pcpartpicker didn't change their prices 😛

Sorry guys I kinda forgot about the OS, so it will have to be a 700 dollar build now =/

 

[Memnarchon]

NP in my opinion the 270 and 280x are still overpriced but just take all builds given on here as suggestions and pick out exactly what you guys like the most. Also all the cheap 280x for around $310 - $350 are on backorder.. only the expensive ones are in stock

Hmmm, you are right. Prices are now skyrocketed. :/

So damnon you have to go either with GTX770 or GTX760.

edit: teh slackers at pcpartpicker didn't change their prices 😛

Sorry guys I kinda forgot about the OS, so it will have to be a 700 dollar build now =/

With OS: (I placed win8.1 cause BF4 plays better at win8.1):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B85-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $793.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-31 05:17 EST-0500)

edit: as I said before my prices are without MIRs. If you use MIRs, then with such low price you can even take a GTX760 with a total price of $813:

Spoiler

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B85-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $813.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-31 05:31 EST-0500)

 

[Abscent]

Here is another option with a 760 thrown on but its $21 over budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $821.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-31 05:22 EST-0500)