New Gaming Build Recommendations

[Azenace]

Hello everyone, it's been a while since I built a new computer but would like to see what recommendations and advice the community can help me with.

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  1. I'm in the market for a gaming build with a budget of $800. I am open to both Intel or AMD mobo builds.
  2. What I need would be everything except case/tower, peripherals, and OS. I plan on using a full tower.
  3. Although I prefer newegg any other trusted sites will do. Also please keep it to as little rebates as possible.
  4. I would like the build to be relevant for at least the next 5 - 10 years with room for potential upgrades.

Last but not least, thank you everyone for any help or input I can get. Forgot to mention I plan on purchasing this in 2 - 3 weeks.

I don't have a case yet, but It will be a full tower. If you would like to throw suggestions non included with budget feel free. I'm not looking for fancy stuff, but would like something sleek with great cooling. Thanks =D

OS is Win 8 pro.

Thanks for the quick replies. I will look into those builds.

 

[maddogfargo]

Please tell us what case you have. This may impact what CPU coolers we can use for your build.

 

[Derza10]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.92 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($310.19 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.08 @ Newegg)
Total: $820.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-18 16:59 EDT-0400

It has $20 mail-in, best i could do and keep the price close to $800, this will be a very powerful computer though.

 

[Brunostako]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jn4Xpg) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jn4Xpg/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54460) | $177.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97manniversary) | $74.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c9d8gao) | $54.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Sandisk Ultra II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sandisk-internal-hard-drive-sdssdhii240gg25) | $99.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezrx) | $49.88 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zotac-video-card-zt9010110p) | $310.19 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9) | $26.99 @ Newegg
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $850.01
| Mail-in rebates | -$55.00
| **Total** | **$795.01**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-03-18 17:01 EDT-0400 |

 

[Azenace]

Thank you for both your inputs. After further research, I've decided on a build closer towards Derza recommendations.

 

[Brunostako]

You're welcome and good luck.

I went with a "less" powerful CPU to make room for a SSD, but it's optional of course. Although, it makes the system to feel very... VERY smooth and that feels great.

 

[Azenace]

Thank you Bruno for your recommendation on the SSD. I might end up spending a bit more for the SSD as I've heard from others of its performance as well.