I Have $1,300 USD

Hey Tek Members,

I finally have saved the money for my build and was looking for some suggestions.

This was one build I was thinking of: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/oneill.matthew72/saved/DWDwrH

I plan on playing the standard titles of someone coming over from console. Battlefield, DayZ, Gta 5 PC, and other bigger titles. 

Any recommendations on the build are great. (I prefer to buy from amazon. I've always had good luck with them.)

I'm also looking for a monitor, keyboard and mouse. I really want the: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CrossOver-290M-LG-IPS-LED-2560x1080-QHD-DVI-D-21-9-cineview-29-Computer-Monitor-/221514810120?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item33934fc308 Logan has reviewed this on the channel. 

I've been told keyboard and mouse are my choice but if you have any favorites that will cost me under $200 I would appreciate it.

I'm looking to spend under $1900 for everything. ($1900 - $1,300 Build. - $100 Windows = $500)

If you can add anything after the peripherals for the $500 tell me.

Thank You Guys.

PS: Looking to build in a month. 

 

You have to keep in mind that any prices you see now  ... may be radically different in a month. Any suggestions are just that  ... unless you plan to purchase the listed items immediately. Plan on different pricing in a month.

The build you have looks pretty good  ...

  1. except the PSU is overkill unless you plan on adding a second GPU in the future ... 500w would work in the current build ... stay with Corsair or XFX or Seasonic.
  2. Corsair Vengeance Pro ram tends to be pricey ... could find cheaper brand
  3. May have clearance issue with tall heat shields on ram with CPU cooler ... may consider low profile ram sticks if using the Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK mobo.
  4. You may consider a better mobo if you plan on OC'ing ... Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard has better power delivery (12 phase) and Intel Gigabit Ethernet and better isolated onboard sound. And it is a very well rounded board.  It would be an extra $30 well spent. IMO

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97pro

I don't have any experience with the monitor  ... but the specs look ok.

Mouse and keyboard you will have to choose. Or you'll end up with inexpensive set if you want me to pick. 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dwXtkL $1475 + $279 (monitor) = $1750

This has everything as you like. I traded some components for equal quality but lower price ones so you can use the money for a better quality GTX 970 and an additional HDD. Mouse and Keyboard are also included.

Highlights:

  • 3 drives - 128gb SSD for windows and main programs, 256gb SSD for games, 1tb HDD for storage/media
  • logitech mouse and keyboard that are premium without breaking the bank. The keyboard can be any color your want and has loads of features included an lcd screen you can keep track of FPS and temperatures of your new system.
  • I changed the powersupply to another very good one to save some money.
  • I kept the case because I figured you liked the style.

**If you want to max out the budget, then I would definitely go for the i7. I think its worth the money as more games are coming out that use more than 4 threads.

Try this $35 over budget ... but you will see why ... all perfs included

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Ratzzz/saved/PJTZxr

  • CPU Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core ...$224.73
  • CPU Cooler Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM ................ $74.99
  • Motherboard Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 ....... $187.99
  • Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 CL8 ... $82.99
  • Storage Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" SSD ...........$85.82
  • Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM ....... $56.98
  • EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX ............................ $329.99
  • EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX  ............................ $329.99
  • Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower $89.99
  • XFX 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V ............... $79.99
  • Operating System Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)..... $102.98
  • CM Storm Devastator LED Backlit Gaming w/Optical Mouse $28.62
  • CrossOver-290M-LG-IPS-LED-2560x1080-29"Monitor..$279.99
Total including all perfs ............... $1935.05 ... 
Estimated Wattage ......... 492W
 
  • You could drop one of the GPUs and still play on ultra settings at 1080p and maybe go with an i7 CPU and larger SSD and still have $$$$ left over for speaks or headset and ??


Or the this i7 build with all perfs included ... 

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Ratzzz/saved/8HJp99

  • CPU Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core ...... $339.99
  • CPU Cooler Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM ................... $74.99
  • Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g ... $5.97
  • Motherboard Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 ........... $187.99
  • Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 CL8 ..... $82.99
  • Storage Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" SSD ............ $85.82
  • Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM........... $56.98
  • EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX...... $339.99
  • Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Blackl)ATX Mid..... $89.99
  • XFX 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX12V PSU ................... $69.99
  • Operating System Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) $89.98
  • Crossover 27QD LED 1440p IPS 6ms Blade 27.0"........ $359.99
  • CM Storm Devastator Gaming LED Backlit w/Optical Mouse... $28.62
  • Headphones SteelSeries Siberia v2.................................. $88.03

Total with all perfs included .............. $1886.32     .Estimated Wattage: 347W

Then just need a game mat

Thank you all for your help. 

Get a 980 instead of 2 970s, better upgrade ability