Help building my first gaming rig

[Shogun]

The PC vs Console thread really got me going (although, I've been wanting to do this for some time) I want to build a nice gaming rig that I can use to play some PC exclusives on as well as not having to worry about it being slow as hell compared to my POS laptop.

What I want -

1. Must be able to run graphics at med/high settings. (770 card?)
2. I'd like to have good storage for movies/music (I don't know the advantages/differences of an SSD/HDD.
3. I'd like to have an HDMI port so I can move it into my living room on the big screen.
4. I do need a monitor. Undecided whether or not I want to run a dual/tri monitor setup yet.
5. I still burn CD's and Dvds. Will need a drive that supports both.
6. 8 GB of Ram at least with options to upgrade to 16gb in the future.

To sum It up I want a Rig that can do it all with little to no issues speed wise. I have a budget of around $1000, which is pretty flexible.

I also like pretty things. So I'm not afraid to spend a little more on a nicer case. Am a big fan of the Cooler Master Stryker case, I love the cases with the windows in the side with LEDS.

If anybody would like to help me I would greatly appreciate it. I just want to be apart of the PC master race.



EDIT:

This is build I am going with, unless I find good deals on better components.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/287w2
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/287w2/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/287w2/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($312.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1268.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-26 20:46 EST-0500)

[Imon Yourside]

Originally Posted by Ragged Robin

you missed out buddy, I picked one up for exactly that last week on Newegg (it was like $319 + 5% off + $20 rebate) but it's not available anymore

honestly just cough up $50 more and get the 970.. that's what I should have done

Nah i won't ever buy anything else from newegg, I bought a monitor when that site first came around..it was DOA and I had to threaten them with legal action to get the monitor replaced. It took several weeks and I had to buy another monitor from somewhere else. **** Newegg!

[Beef Supreme]

A GTX 970 is what I recently got, along with the rest of a whole new monster rig. The 970 is a beast.

[ragedogg69]

If you are patient, Tigerdirect has a 970 for as low as $303 shipped. Its on backorder.

[ragedogg69]

http://slickdeals.net/f/7278740-asus...-free-shipping

[Imon Yourside]

Originally Posted by ragedogg69

http://slickdeals.net/f/7278740-asus...-free-shipping

Nice, i may pull the trigger on that. Going to build another system, my first gen I7 needs a polishing..lasted me many years.

[Skyy God]

Originally Posted by ragedogg69

that case is a bit too rich for my blood. Try one of these?

http://slickdeals.net/f/7275424-bitf...om?src=pdw&v=1

Micro-ATX case is solid, thanks.

[ragedogg69]

http://slickdeals.net/f/7280332-inte...igerdirect?v=1

i7-4790k for 263? whoa.

[Imon Yourside]

Originally Posted by ragedogg69

http://slickdeals.net/f/7280332-inte...igerdirect?v=1

i7-4790k for 263? whoa.

Thats not bad, but microcenter has it locally for $279 plus tax which isn't bad considering u can pick it up direct and warranty it right away if there is a problem. Actually i think they price match online CPU prices but tax would be extra.

[ragedogg69]

I am blessed enough to live by a frys electronics, but I could only imagine how I much I would spend if I had a Microcenter locally.

[Imon Yourside]

Originally Posted by ragedogg69

I am blessed enough to live by a frys electronics, but I could only imagine how I much I would spend if I had a Microcenter locally.

True, unfortunately or fortunately I'll be moving to Florida within the next year and no Microcenter down there. Looking for a nice tech hub down there if anyone knows of anything around the Orlando area?

[ragedogg69]

970 for $329.99 - $20 coupon when checking out with Paypal and entering promo code "20PAYPAL" at checkout at newegg

[hometeam]

Originally Posted by ragedogg69

970 for $329.99 - $20 coupon when checking out with Paypal and entering promo code "20PAYPAL" at checkout at newegg

I have been looking hard for a couple of days at used 780s or even the new PNY that you can buy for 279.


I think I may end up going with 2x 970s. I can buy into them around the same price after I sell my 780.

[Shogun]

Building this in the next couple of weeks.

Thoughts?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Kotetsu 79.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($4.63 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($294.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050016-RLED 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050016-RLED 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC G2460PF 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1382.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-24 23:52 EST-0500

[jd1020]

My initial thought is that if you are spending $1400 on a computer, why build it around the 1150 socket?

[Shogun]

I'm open for suggestions. I tried building off of the 1551 on pcpp and I kept going over budget. So many options for 1550.