http://pcpartpicker.com/user/supremechief/saved/4sZP
Perfomance will be slightly under the other build, but the overclockability of the i5 is worth it. I first thought I wouldn't go into overclocking, but I have found that at around the end of a PC's lifecycle, you can overclock it to get another year or two out of it for games.
If you can go that far over budget, then you should get this.. not the GTX 760, 770, or 280X. If you can afford it, then why compromise?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3y9c7
That's $300 over budget and the performance gains from the GTX 770/280X to GTX780/290 will not be noticeable/tangible. By that I mean because the 770 and 280X can already run anything 1080p maxed without breaking a sweat, there's no reason to blow the budget for performance the OP won't be able to even see with their own eyes.
Also, the 770 and 280X are both a significant step above the 760, thus, you shouldn't group them together IMO.
I had looked at a linked build that was $1150. Maybe it wasnt totalled right... but I agree.
This is my vote of the two builds: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/supremechief/saved/4sZP
That extra $100 gets you a much better CPU that will outperform the AMD's.
been looking at mITX builds and i think i might go that route. since all i really want to do is game 1080p, not overclock my cpu, and have a good gpu . since this is my first gaming pc build. ill update with another build list.
yeah im going with a i5 4570 instead of 4670k because i dont know anything about oc
If you're interested in doing an mITX gaming build, this is my own personal gaming rig: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/MEC-777/saved/34wL
Take a look. Might give you some ideas. Also, keep in mind those prices are Canadian and I happened to get a really good deal on that HD 7950 GPU. ;)
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/supremechief/saved/4uI0
not sure on the case cm 130 / corsair ob 250d / or fractal node 304?
not coolong on the cpu? should i skip on cooling? the cpu since im not oc?
To be honest, the Intel stock cooler is actually not bad, especially if you are not overclocking. Try it before you purchase an aftermarket cooler.
I have the Fractal Design Node 304. It's great, but keep in mind the PSU limitations and lack of 5.25" drive. The 250D is a bit big imo, and the CM130's cable management is a bit finnicky. Go with modularity, it's worth the extra money in such a small case.
wait so which case you recommend?
Depends on what you are looking for. I like the Node 304 for its dust filters and modular layout.
If you do decide to go with the Node 304, you'll have to change out your power supply. If it's non modular, you'll have to do a lot of cable management. If it is modular, it has to be short or the cables have to be positioned correctly. A popular power supply is the Seasonic G550, as the cables can be routed under the GPU.
The CM Elite 130 is a more budget oriented case. It has a different layout and less features, but is still a good case.
Sorry, didn't get a chance to reply until now.
I'm running the stock Intel CPU cooler. It's not the prettiest cooler but it works fairly well, especially if you're not overclocking and as long as the case has good air flow. Since the Node 304 has two 92mm intake fans up front and one 140mm exhaust fan in the rear, creating a light positive pressure flow-through design, I wasn't too concerned about CPU temps. From what I've seen thus far after long periods of heavy loads, temps are all well within safe limits.
If I had a windowed case, I'd probably install an inexpensive yet better looking cooler, just for aesthetic purposes. Better cooling would be a nice bonus side-effect. :)
Was originally going to go with the CM Elite 120 (the 130 is the new updated and much better looking version), but I like the PSU placement and storage layout/design better in the Node 304. It leaves more room for better airflow through the case, makes cable management a little easier to deal with, hard drives are easy to swap out and the motherboard/CPU have more room to breathe allowing for more CPU cooling options. Believe it or not but you can actually fit a hyper 212 evo in the Node 304. The only problem is it doesn't have the cutout in the bottom tray which means you have to remove the motherboard to install such a cooler.
But since overclocking is not an option for this CPU/motherboard combo, that's not something to worry about anyways. Just having access to the board in general, without having to remove the PSU alone was enough to sway me to spend a few more dollars on the Node 304. That and the filters are awesome. I have 4 small dogs and I clean the filters every 1-2 weeks. I feel a lot better seeing all the dust and crap being kept out of my PC case.
Ultimately it's up to you and what you prefer. The CM 130 has its benefits over the Node, like the option for an optical drive and it's less expensive. So as Some Tech Nood said, it depends on what your specific needs are and what you're looking for.
hmmmm i also was looking into the NZXT H440 i like the design i wouldnt mind spending a bit more for a case as well
That's in a totally different league of PC. Much, much larger than a ITX PC. It is, however, a pretty good case and feature rich.
I edited the build a little so that it has lower ram profile (smaller heat sinks) and no cooler since you aren't overclocking. I also changed changed the Storage because 128gb won't be enough for many games. You will probably want to install multiple games at once. Here area couple options that are still in budget.
Added 1TB HDD
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Au1M
Changed the 128 SSD to a 240GB SSD
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3AupZ
And a cheaper 240gb option:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3AurY
Many games are small, but some games will run you 20+ GB's like a lot of MMO's and Titanfall (which your system will play beautifully) is 50gb's.
Anyway, I hope this helps.
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Yeah, you're going to need a lot more storage for gaming. 128GB SSD is great for your OS and other main programs/apps etc. Will make your system run nice and snappy. You'll also want to throw in a 1TB HDD to store all your games on, which is what many people do. Currently the Seagate Barracuda and WD Caviar Blue 1TB HDD's offer the best value for storage (GBs per dollar) by far.
i see thanks. also should i buy all the parts at once or wait till they drop a bit in price?