02-05-2014, 02:29 PM
Hi all, I've decided after many years that it is time for me to build a new rig. I haven't built anything for over 6 years so I am unsure on a couple things in my build.
I want to build a rig primarily for gaming looking at a budget of $1500 to $2000, I have a few things already picked out pcpartpicker but none of them are set in stone. I want to get an SSD and I've heard good things about Samsung, I'd like to keep windows and my more important games on it for the better load times.
I also am looking into getting one of the new nvidia GSYNC enabled monitors but I don't know if the extra refresh is really worth the extra cost, if any of you have used a 120+hz monitor let me know how good they are.
I'm looking to pick up the parts and assemble this build during this month.
Final build
Updated list as of 2014.02.14
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Newegg) -arrived
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($179.99 @ Newegg) -arrived
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($154.99 @ Newegg) -arrived
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($149.99 @ Newegg) -arrived
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($122.98 @ Newegg) -arrived
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($25.16 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($25.16 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($25.16 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Newegg) -arrived
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($22.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) Â ($139.99 @ Newegg) -arrived
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2056.35
With $35 in rebates
Thanks to all who helped with this build I will post here when I get the parts.
I want to build a rig primarily for gaming looking at a budget of $1500 to $2000, I have a few things already picked out pcpartpicker but none of them are set in stone. I want to get an SSD and I've heard good things about Samsung, I'd like to keep windows and my more important games on it for the better load times.
I also am looking into getting one of the new nvidia GSYNC enabled monitors but I don't know if the extra refresh is really worth the extra cost, if any of you have used a 120+hz monitor let me know how good they are.
I'm looking to pick up the parts and assemble this build during this month.
Final build
Updated list as of 2014.02.14
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Newegg) -arrived
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($179.99 @ Newegg) -arrived
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($154.99 @ Newegg) -arrived
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($149.99 @ Newegg) -arrived
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($122.98 @ Newegg) -arrived
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($25.16 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($25.16 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($25.16 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Newegg) -arrived
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($22.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) Â ($139.99 @ Newegg) -arrived
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2056.35
With $35 in rebates
Thanks to all who helped with this build I will post here when I get the parts.