[Build Help] - First time building a gaming PC.
###Build Help:
Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do) Yes.
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better. Mostly gaming. Some programming.
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings) I would like to be able to play on Ultra on very close to it. Games such as Witcher 3, Fallout 4 when its released, Skyrim. Would like to be at 60fps and play at 1440 resolution.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)? $1000-1200.
In what country are you purchasing your parts? USA
Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). Consider formatting your parts list.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | $229.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Motherboard | MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $139.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $54.89 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $67.98 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.99 @ Amazon |
| Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card | $329.99 @ Amazon |
| Case | Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case | $79.99 @ NCIX US |
| Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $64.99 @ NCIX US |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) | $88.75 @ OutletPC |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1136.56 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$30.00 | |
| Total | $1106.56 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 17:31 EDT-0400 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
I would like it to be able to handle dual monitors for when I'm coding or having a video running in one and something else in the other. Don't think that would be an issue with this.
I'm really not sure about overclocking. Is it necessary for what I'm looking to get out of this? Is having the option available a good thing for down the line when my hardware starts to get dated? Part of me likes the idea of being able to tinker with that and part of me doesn't want to screw anything up. Would also have to add some type of aftermarket cooler if I understand it correctly.
Any help is appreciated. First time I've tried to do anything like this and have been trying to research best I can on my own. Thanks.
Posted Jun 10, 2015, 9:42 PM UTC