1000 USD gaming build

Discussion in 'New Build / Upgrade Advice' started by buddyo95, Jun 8, 2014.

  1. buddyo95

    buddyo95 Geek Trainee

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    Hey guys, this is the first computer I am going to build so I wanted to get some second opinions before ordering parts. I need to stick under $1000 USD for hardware, I can spare an extra $100 for an OS. Here is what I have come up with:

    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
    CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.97 @ OutletPC)
    CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
    Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($143.99 @ Newegg)
    Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
    Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
    Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
    Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
    Case: Enermax ECA3253-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
    Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
    Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
    Total: $1000.87
    (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
    (Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-08 16:29 EDT-0400)


    So a couple questions on the above build: what do you guys think? If I were going to get into some minor overclocking, would this hold up? Any recommended substitutions, changes?

    Also, I am definitely getting a Windows OS. Is there a significant performance difference between windows 8 and windows 7? I would prefer 7 because I am familiar with it, but if 8 is better for in game performance, I will get that instead.

    Thanks for your help in advance.
     
  2. Wicked Mystic

    Wicked Mystic Big Geek

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    There's nothing really wrong with that even when doing minor overclocking, however PSU is mediocre quality. Better quality for reasonable price http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze

    You will not notice difference in gaming performance between Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. However, because Windows 7 Mainstream support ends next january, there's really no reason to get Windows 7.
     

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