Pc build help

[ishiftyy]

I'm new to pc gaming switching from console and am looking to build a computer for $1250 as my maximum give or take a little and am wondering what's the best possible build I can make for that price and help would be greatly appreciated

 

[williamcummins]

Will you want to overclock?
What is the resolution you want to play?
Does the budget need to include OS, Monitor and periphericals?

 

[ishiftyy]

No it doesn't need to include any of that I'll be getting all that separately the $1250 will be just towards the pc I will be gaming at 2560x1440

 

[ishiftyy]

And yes I would like to overclock

 

[williamcummins]

Got you this, 8Gb of VRAM will help alot for 2K gaming :

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4XqsBm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4XqsBm/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($133.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($70.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 8GB Vapor-X Video Card ($475.00 @ Directron)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($107.46 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $1226.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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