Need help with my first build

[atlanta13]

I am looking to do my first custom gaming pc build. I already have a monitor (I plan on using my HDTV via HDMI), two hard drives (Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM and a 500GB HD as well) a standard optical drive, keyboard, mouse and speakers. I have a budget of around $700-800. I would like to be able to upgrade this build as well in the next couple months when I can buy more expensive pieces. As I said the primary use will be for gaming: Crysis 3, Skyrim, Diable III, Final Fantasy XIV, etc. I would like to be able to run these games at the highest settings this budget will allow.


Approximate Purchase Date: The next few weeks.

Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; $700-800 after shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies

Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any online sites and local stores like MicroCenter and Fry's

Location: City, State/Region, Country - Atlanta, GA

Parts Preferences: I've heard Intel based systems are better for gaming, but I could be way off.

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1024x768

Additional Comments: Needs to be able to run games like Crysis 3, Skyrim, Diable III, Final Fantasy XIV.


And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I need a gaming pc, tired of consoles.

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks everyone!

 

[HiTechObsessed]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($154.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.97 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($264.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.30 @ Newegg)
Total: $772.20
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 15:23 EST-0500)


This build will max you out on pretty much everything for a long time if you're at that resolution. The 760 will max everything pretty much at 1080p right now.

 

[lucasz]

You should really invest in a new monitor... that resolution is very bad. Or you could connect the PC to your TV? Anyways, here's what I came up with: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2IB3U
I made it so that you can add a second 770 later on if you want. You could also get the 4670k instead of the 4570 but since you didn't want to overclock I went with the 4570

 

[shortstuff_mt]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2IB6D) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2IB6D/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2IB6D/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $219.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87xd3h) | $129.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8gbsr) | $76.50 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx760dc2oc2gd5) | $249.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r) | $49.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze) | $65.99 @ SuperBiiz
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $792.45
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 15:27 EST-0500 |

 

[AMD Radeon]

it is intel build with i5 haswell + GTX 760
i put SSD as OS boot drive + games file

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $755.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 15:30 EST-0500)

 

[atlanta13]

Thanks guys for the extremely quick responses. All of these builds look great, and if they can run all the new games out there that works for me. Now I'll shop around a bit and find the best deals locally. Should I just pick a solution to close this thread?

 

[atlanta13]

You should really invest in a new monitor... that resolution is very bad. Or you could connect the PC to your TV? Anyways, here's what I came up with: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2IB3U
I made it so that you can add a second 770 later on if you want. You could also get the 4670k instead of the 4570 but since you didn't want to overclock I went with the 4570

 

[atlanta13]

I meant to say can I use this case with your build lucasz?


Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case

 

[HiTechObsessed]

Definitely. That's actually the case I have. It's not the best in terms of cable management, but it's sufficient. Can't beat it for the price in my opinion.

 

[atlanta13]

One last question. With this pc build will it hold up nicely if I upgrade to a 27" 2560x1440 monitor in the future?

 

[HiTechObsessed]

2560x1440 is kinda pushing it with a 770. It'll do fine with it, but I would recommend a 780 for that resolution. Depends on what settings you're looking to get though.

 

[atlanta13]

Okay just checking. I will probably go with the 27" 1920x1080p then.