New gaiming build $1500

[DaxE]

Ok guys I have been out of it for some time but I have decided I want to build a new gaming rig. I have been trying to catch up on all the new tech but figured I would post here and see what you have to say.

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing?

This will be mainly for gaming with some small business running involved.As far as games I use to play a little of everything. Taking a guess of what I would like to get into would be BF4, ghost, Diablo3, Skyrim and maybe a mmorpg if anything new comes out in the future. Would like to be able to run max settings at 1080p on all games for the next couple of years.

Will also need to be able to run access, excel, multiple web browsers and a mail client together when working with business stuff.

2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$1500 total.

3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc
CPU, GPU, RAM, PSU, HDD, Optical drive, Case

5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing?
none

6) Will you be overclocking?
No

7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
Looking at getting a 23"-24" 1080p monitor. This is not included in the $1500

8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
I am looking at buying now.

9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA?
Would like to run SSD's and of course USB 3. I see no plans on running sli/crossfire, prefer to just run one card.

10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
No, will be building with windows 8.

Couple of things I would like:
SSD drive, been looking at running a samsung 840 pro for os and other microsoft apps

Modular PSU. I always hated all the extra wires when building. Also dont mind paying a little more for a psu that will last me a good while: use for future builds, etc...

Cases. Been looking at the corsair 350d, I like smaller size cases. If i am not loosing anything with mATX and if cases this size will work good with long video cards I would like to stick with them. The hieght and depth of cases is what I like to try and keep down so I am open to others that would work for me.

RAM: would like to go with 16gigs of ram.

Also would appreciate a good recommendation for a 23"/24" 1080p monitor.

One last thing, Stability and simplicity. My first computer I built was a celeron 300a I took to 450 if I am not mistaken. From there I just kept going for the next best thing to oc and tinker with until life got to busy for that hobby. With this system I want to build it, get it up and running and then let it be. Turn it on and do what I want with no worries.

Thanks,
Dax

 

[tiraides]

$190 - Intel Core i5 4570 (included $10 discount promo code EMCWXVL33, ends 11/4)
$75 - MSI B75M-G43
$111 - 2x Crucial Ballistix Tactical LP 8GB DDR3 1600 RAM (included 15% discount promo code EMCWWXW232, ends 11/7)
$390 - EVGA 04G-P4-3774-KR GTX 770 4GB video card
$166 - Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD
$65 - WD Blue 1TB HDD
$15 - Lite-On iHAS124-04 SATA DVD burner (included $3 discount promo code EMCWWXW24, ends 11/7)
$60 - Seasonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W modular PSU (included $20 discount promo code NVEXCLS39, ends 11/4)
$80 - Corsair 350D micro ATX case
$100 - Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit OEM DVD
$150 - Asus VS247H-P 23.6" monitor
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$1402 - Subtotal (not including shipping, taxes, or rebates)

The bulk of the good promo codes expire at midnight (PST) tomorrow (11/4). If nothing else, jump on the deals on the RAM and power supply. They normally aren't available at that low of a price.

The GTX 770 is a very good card for a 1920x1080 resolution. I went with the 4GB model for better compatibility with future games, but it's hard to predict what is actually needed. (We're still trying to figure out the "ideal" parts for Battlefield 4 multiplayer.)

I added in a cheap yet capable monitor in the Asus VS247H-P. If you need to add on an HDMI cable, you can find one for pretty cheap.

I went with the Samsung 840 EVO as it's a better bang-per-buck deal than the Samsung 840 Pro. The 840 Pro is slightly better, but the 840 EVO is still a good SSD (and it's notably faster than any 7200RPM HDD).

 

[DaxE]

Tiraides,

Thanks for the build list. Fixing to order the ram and psu.

On the cpu, I am guessing the reason you went with the 4570 over the 4670 is not a lot gained for the difference in price?

Thanks,
Dax

 

[tiraides]

The difference between the i5-4570 and the i6-4670 is 200MHz.

You won't notice that difference in everyday tasks.

 

[Deleted member 88227]

I gotta get me one of them i6's.

 

[tiraides]

I gotta get me one of them i6's.

And I gotta get me one of 'em proofreaders....