New PC build

[bioseb31]

I would like to build a new PC from scratch. I dont have any knowledge about what parts are good, what prices are reasonable and if they can go with one another. I need to know if I could be able to build it myself without the knowledge. So if someone could pick everything out for me that would be awesome.

Here's some info:
I live in Canada, Qc so it needs to be shipable there,
My budget is 1500$ (can go a little higher if necessary),
I need something that can support high end games,
I want a 2 TB HD, 16 GB RAM would be nice (8 minimum),
A GPU that can support 3 monitors, 1 HDMI port,
4+ USB ports.

I guess thats all, if you want more info feel free to ask.

 

[Jenish J]

I would like to build a new PC from scratch. I dont have any knowledge about what parts are good, what prices are reasonable and if they can go with one another. I need to know if I could be able to build it myself without the knowledge. So if someone could pick everything out for me that would be awesome.

Here's some info:
I live in Canada, Qc so it needs to be shipable there,
My budget is 1500$ (can go a little higher if necessary),
I need something that can support high end games,
I want a 2 TB HD, 16 GB RAM would be nice (8 minimum),
A GPU that can support 3 monitors, 1 HDMI port,
4+ USB ports.

I guess thats all, if you want more info feel free to ask.

Do you think of overclocking? Do you want to buy periperals like keyboard, mouse,monitor, speakers, etc in this budget or only the cpu? Do you want to include the os too?

 

[bioseb31]

I would like to build a new PC from scratch. I dont have any knowledge about what parts are good, what prices are reasonable and if they can go with one another. I need to know if I could be able to build it myself without the knowledge. So if someone could pick everything out for me that would be awesome.

Here's some info:
I live in Canada, Qc so it needs to be shipable there,
My budget is 1500$ (can go a little higher if necessary),
I need something that can support high end games,
I want a 2 TB HD, 16 GB RAM would be nice (8 minimum),
A GPU that can support 3 monitors, 1 HDMI port,
4+ USB ports.

I guess thats all, if you want more info feel free to ask.

Do you think of overclocking? Do you want to buy periperals like keyboard, mouse,monitor, speakers, etc in this budget or only the cpu?

I dont know what overclocking does exactly, peripherals not needed, I have two monitors both got sound in them so no speakers needed and im planning for a third monitor.

Im getting this because i dont plan on getting the consoles, so I want to be able to play news games easily while watching streaming and doing other stuff.

 

[ACTechy]

Here's my go at it:

- i5-4670K (overclockable, if you get into that)
- excellent motherboard
- powerful GTX 780, since you've got a bigger budget, this will last you a good long while
- threw in an SSD for snappy boots
- solid case

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: A-Data Premier Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($115.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: A-Data XPG SX900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: OCZ ZT 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.01 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.00 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.79 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1560.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 00:33 EST-0500)

 

[bioseb31]

Here's my go at it:

- i5-4670K (overclockable, if you get into that)
- excellent motherboard
- powerful GTX 780, since you've got a bigger budget, this will last you a good long while
- threw in an SSD for snappy boots
- solid case

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: A-Data Premier Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($115.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: A-Data XPG SX900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: OCZ ZT 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.01 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.00 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.79 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1560.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 00:33 EST-0500)

I'll look at it, I'll wait to see if theres more reply before making my choice.

 

[bioseb31]

@ACTechy got something else for RAM? its out of stock.

 

[Jenish J]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2359f
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2359f/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2359f/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($152.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Corsair Force Series GS 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.55 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($509.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($110.79 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1563.24
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 02:21 EST-0500)

 

[ACTechy]

@ACTechy got something else for RAM? its out of stock.

Yeah weird, a lot of Canada PCPartPicker stuff is out of stock. Here are a couple good options (note: these are low profile kits, so you won't have clearance issues with an air cooler):

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226395 (now that's sexy)

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231546

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544

 

[bioseb31]

Both are interesting, kinda hard to pick =/. However i'm thinking of changing my mind on the HDD since there is a lot of negatives review. Anything more intersting in the 1 TB?

 

[ACTechy]

Both are interesting, kinda hard to pick =/. However i'm thinking of changing my mind on the HDD since there is a lot of negatives review. Anything more intersting in the 1 TB?

The WD Blue is the staple 1TB drive: http://www.vuugo.com/computer-hardware/computer-parts/hard-drives/wd-hard-drives-WD10EZEX.html?tracking=5108053939762

And I was giving you 8GB kits, my bad:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226404
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233386
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148600

 

[bioseb31]

Is there a big difference between the two mother boards? I guess i could put in a few more bucks if its worth it.

 

[ACTechy]

Is there a big difference between the two mother boards? I guess i could put in a few more bucks if its worth it.

I do not recommend MSI boards to people, too many problems with them (quality assurance, etc). If you look around on tech forums long, including here at Tom's, you'll see what I mean. Not to say you can't get one and have it work fine, but your chances are higher that you'll have issues than with better brands like ASUS, ASRock and Gigabyte.

 

[bioseb31]

is there a site that i should order from or should I go with the cheapest for each part?

 

[bioseb31]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2359f
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2359f/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2359f/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($152.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Corsair Force Series GS 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.55 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($509.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($110.79 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1563.24
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 02:21 EST-0500)

i noticed the edit and with the canada prices it comes up to nearly 1.8k

well thanks for all the help ive made my choice!
I'll go with AC build.

 

[ACTechy]

is there a site that i should order from or should I go with the cheapest for each part?

Yeah, the same site used to make the builds: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/

They usually have the best prices from around online retailers.