Need some help on first gaming PC

[dkdan9]

Hello.

I'm looking on build my Gaming PC from the scratch. I've read a lot in this past days, but I can't figure how to get the best configuration for my budget. I have a 1000$ budget, although I already have a monitor, a case and the OS. Would be great if I could get every part either from Newegg or Amazon, because a friend of mine is going to the US and I want to simplify things for him.

I'd like to get some advices from you on this build that I've picked. Thanks in advance for your
answers.. also, I left some spare budget for you guys to help me to upgrade it and to protect myself from price deviations

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Zuo8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Zuo8/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Zuo8/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.31 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Biostar Hi-Fi Z87X 3D ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($110.49 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 60GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($63.58 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.88 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Tough Power 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.49 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $941.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-08 22:09 EST-0500)

 

[tiny voices]

change the PSU. That one is junk. Antec, XFX, Corsair, Seasonic. 650w is plenty.

You really want a 120gb SSd. it is really the minimum you should go for.

Everything else looks good.

 

[smorizio]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ZuGY
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ZuGY/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ZuGY/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.31 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.09 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($303.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.88 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Tough Power 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $992.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-08 22:19 EST-0500)

 

[smorizio]

the asus -a does sli and crossfire. also a better build board.

 

[godfish]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ZuGY
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ZuGY/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ZuGY/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.31 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.09 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($303.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.88 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Tough Power 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $992.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-08 22:19 EST-0500)

I second this as a good build, the psu is overkill though.

 

[j1030dfall]

Where in the US will he be? if he is near a microcenter location you can get the i5-4670k for $199 at the moment.

 

[dkdan9]

He is going to Miami, FL. Is there any Microcenter stores there? Also, if anyone knows any stores with good prices down there, it would be very helpful.

And why this PSU is junk? I know that would be better getting a Seasonic/Corsair/Antec, but it's listed as Tier 2 on this list: http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

And thanks for all the answers, they've been very helpful

 

[j1030dfall]

He is going to Miami, FL. Is there any Microcenter stores there? Also, if anyone knows any stores with good prices down there, it would be very helpful.

And why this PSU is junk? I know that would be better getting a Seasonic/Corsair/Antec, but it's listed as Tier 2 on this list: http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

And thanks for all the answers, they've been very helpful

the closest is in atlanta which is a 10 hour drive... you could search miami computer part stores... there might be one but I do not know.

 

[dkdan9]

Thanks buddies, I've already sent the list for him.