Advice needed for building a gaming PC!

[helloiamhx]

Hi all, I am new to this forum so please let me know if I did anything wrongly!

As I just shifted house, I am planning to buy a PC for gaming/streaming purposes. Any kind souls able to advice me on what type of rig to get?

I only use laptop and have little knowledge on desktops... Would appreciate if anyone could provide me links or guides on the type of parts I should get and how to assemble them!

Ok back to topic, my budget is around $2000-2300. Would need a monitor too, somewhere around $150-300! Btw I heard theres a new monitor with this thing called GSYNC... Is it expensive? Would like to get a GSYNC Monitor because I am really a sucker for screen tearing! ><

Some other info:
No need OS!
No need CD Drive also
I am a simple man, no need all the cool lightings and stuff... Just wanna play my games with ease
I don't know much about overclocking but If it's affordable in my budget it would be great
I also don't know much about GPU stuff like SLI and don't know what others... But if can afford, it would be great too
I play DOTA 2, and FPS games like DayZ and Rust
No need wifi card! I have wired connection
1080p 60mhz is good enough as I don't want to overheat hardware

Much thanks to those who are willing to help me out!!

 

[DawnsTear]

[Mobo] Gigabyte H97N-Wifi /w i5-4460 - $440.00
[GPU] Sapphire R9-380 Nitro 4096MB - $365.00
[RAM] G.Skill DDR3 1600Mhz CL11 (8GB*1) - $80.00
[SSD] Samsung Evo 850 250GB - $169.00
[HDD] Toshiba 1TB/64MB - $66.00
[PSU] Silverstone SFX 600W Gold Modular 80+ - $189.00
[Case] Silverstone RV Z01 - $129.00

[Monitor] Dell UltraSharp 24" U2414H - $339.00

Total :- $1,777.00

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G-Sync(Nvidia) or Freesync(AMD) monitor really out of your budget, I think they're in the $9xx range..

Due to your space constraint, I will recommend a ITX build..

 

[monikernemo]

[Mobo] Gigabyte H97N-Wifi /w i5-4460 - $440.00
[GPU] Sapphire R9-380 Nitro 4096MB - $365.00
[RAM] G.Skill DDR3 1600Mhz CL11 (8GB*1) - $80.00
[SSD] Samsung Evo 850 250GB - $169.00
[HDD] Toshiba 1TB/64MB - $66.00
[PSU] Silverstone SFX 600W Gold Modular 80+ - $189.00
[Case] Silverstone RV Z01 - $129.00

[Monitor] Dell UltraSharp 24" U2414H - $339.00

Total :- $1,777.00

Buy from PC Themes

G-Sync(Nvidia) or Freesync(AMD) monitor really out of your budget, I think they're in the $9xx range..

Due to your space constraint, I will recommend a ITX build..

380 is a boh hua card to get...

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[jedi5diah]

you need to think thru between 1080p 60mhz and 1440p 144mhz gaming as a base. which resolution you are targeting. 2k can hoot you a "perfect" 1080p build so you don't have to get high end monitor. a decent 1440p gaming will need at least 3k.

 

[Felfirez]

[Mobo] Gigabyte H97N-Wifi /w i5-4460 - $440.00
[GPU] Sapphire R9-380 Nitro 4096MB - $365.00
[RAM] G.Skill DDR3 1600Mhz CL11 (8GB*1) - $80.00
[SSD] Samsung Evo 850 250GB - $169.00
[HDD] Toshiba 1TB/64MB - $66.00
[PSU] Silverstone SFX 600W Gold Modular 80+ - $189.00
[Case] Silverstone RV Z01 - $129.00

[Monitor] Dell UltraSharp 24" U2414H - $339.00

Total :- $1,777.00

Buy from PC Themes

G-Sync(Nvidia) or Freesync(AMD) monitor really out of your budget, I think they're in the $9xx range..

Due to your space constraint, I will recommend a ITX build..

Not a good reco..

Mobo choice Asrock is a better choice.
AMD R9 390 or GTX980 is available at this budget
SSD Crucial BX100/MX100 better price.
HDD make sure its made under HGST division. Can be seen on the sticker itself
PSU FSP Aurum 500w more than enough. $89 only.

 

[DawnsTear]

Don't know what games he gonna play, so reco him a mid-high GPU
Then change accordingly

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[helloiamhx]

[Mobo] Gigabyte H97N-Wifi /w i5-4460 - $440.00
[GPU] Sapphire R9-380 Nitro 4096MB - $365.00
[RAM] G.Skill DDR3 1600Mhz CL11 (8GB*1) - $80.00
[SSD] Samsung Evo 850 250GB - $169.00
[HDD] Toshiba 1TB/64MB - $66.00
[PSU] Silverstone SFX 600W Gold Modular 80+ - $189.00
[Case] Silverstone RV Z01 - $129.00

[Monitor] Dell UltraSharp 24" U2414H - $339.00

Total :- $1,777.00

Buy from PC Themes

G-Sync(Nvidia) or Freesync(AMD) monitor really out of your budget, I think they're in the $9xx range..

Due to your space constraint, I will recommend a ITX build..

Sorry! A little typo in my thread... My new house got enough space for a normal PC case

 

[helloiamhx]

you need to think thru between 1080p 60mhz and 1440p 144mhz gaming as a base. which resolution you are targeting. 2k can hoot you a "perfect" 1080p build so you don't have to get high end monitor. a decent 1440p gaming will need at least 3k.

I don't like gaming on more than 60fps, as it tends to overheat hardware alot... But like I said, I'm a laptop user so I only play on 60mhz monitor So yeah maybe 1080p 60mhz would be good for me

 

[helloiamhx]

Don't know what games he gonna play, so reco him a mid-high GPU
Then change accordingly

I play MOBA games like League and DOTA 2, but I really like FPS Survival games such as Rust, DayZ, and lots of new games like ARK Survival Evolved etc.... I really like FPS games alot because my laptop cannot play on smooth 60fps

 

[escksu]

I play MOBA games like League and DOTA 2, but I really like FPS Survival games such as Rust, DayZ, and lots of new games like ARK Survival Evolved etc.... I really like FPS games alot because my laptop cannot play on smooth 60fps

Then you need a good GPU. Recommend GTX980 or Fury (if got stock).

 

[helloiamhx]

[Mobo] Gigabyte H97N-Wifi /w i5-4460 - $440.00
[GPU] Sapphire R9-380 Nitro 4096MB - $365.00
[RAM] G.Skill DDR3 1600Mhz CL11 (8GB*1) - $80.00
[SSD] Samsung Evo 850 250GB - $169.00
[HDD] Toshiba 1TB/64MB - $66.00
[PSU] Silverstone SFX 600W Gold Modular 80+ - $189.00
[Case] Silverstone RV Z01 - $129.00

[Monitor] Dell UltraSharp 24" U2414H - $339.00

Total :- $1,777.00

Buy from PC Themes

G-Sync(Nvidia) or Freesync(AMD) monitor really out of your budget, I think they're in the $9xx range..

Due to your space constraint, I will recommend a ITX build..

Don't know what games he gonna play, so reco him a mid-high GPU
Then change accordingly

I saw a wifi on the Mobo... does this mean it can connect to wireless devices? Because I don't need wifi card... I have a Sineoji homeplug 1800Mbps so I can use wired connection. Is there any better Mobos?

Also I not sure about the graphics card... Would Nvidia GTX be a better choice here?

 

[Goodshot]

I saw a wifi on the Mobo... does this mean it can connect to wireless devices? Because I don't need wifi card... I have a Sineoji homeplug 1800Mbps so I can use wired connection. Is there any better Mobos?

Also I not sure about the graphics card... Would Nvidia GTX be a better choice here?

Then just get a $99 h81 board will do , use the $$ get 970gtx . nvidia almost all card call gtx , good or bad depend which gtx u buy

 

[helloiamhx]

Then just get a $99 h81 board will do , use the $$ get 970gtx . nvidia almost all card call gtx , good or bad depend which gtx u buy

I just read the motherboard.. Seems pretty good! What CPU would you recommend?

 

[Goodshot]

I just read the motherboard.. Seems pretty good! What CPU would you recommend?

I5 4460 i think so, most of ppl recommend here . If u dun mind pay $30-40 extra get 4690 ? btw u dun need $189 for a psu , $140+ already have good 650w gold psu

 

[Jian19]

$2k

i5-4460 + Asrock b85m pro4 ~ $373
G.skill Ripjaws 8gb ddr3 ~ $109
Samsung 850 evo 250gb ssd ~ $169
Wd blue 1tb ~ $75
Msi gtx970 armor express ~ $499
Superflower leadex 550w ~ $129
Samsung eom drive ~ $24
Fractal design R5 ~ $149 / Corsair 350D ~ $129 / Fractal Design Arc mini r2 ~ $129
Win8 64 oem ~ $135
Dell u2414h ~ $339

$2001 buy and assemble @ pctheme ask for discount.

Will let u play most games without issue except the Ark Survival game...still poorly optimize...

 

[Frankz]

you should get an i7 if you want to game & stream

 

[helloiamhx]

you should get an i7 if you want to game & stream

Yup, would definitely need an i7...

 

[helloiamhx]

$2k

i5-4460 + Asrock b85m pro4 ~ $373
G.skill Ripjaws 8gb ddr3 ~ $109
Samsung 850 evo 250gb ssd ~ $169
Wd blue 1tb ~ $75
Msi gtx970 armor express ~ $499
Superflower leadex 550w ~ $129
Samsung eom drive ~ $24
Fractal design R5 ~ $149 / Corsair 350D ~ $129 / Fractal Design Arc mini r2 ~ $129
Win8 64 oem ~ $135
Dell u2414h ~ $339

$2001 buy and assemble @ pctheme ask for discount.

Will let u play most games without issue except the Ark Survival game...still poorly optimize...

Great! Just that I dont think I need OS. Can you recommend me another CPU that is i7 and within my budget? Am able to spend till $2300 if necessary

 

[Jian19]

$2.2k

i7-4790 + Asrock b85m pro4 ~ $539
G.skill Ripjaws 16gb ddr3 ~ $225
Samsung 850 evo 250gb ssd ~ $169
Wd blue 1tb ~ $75
Msi gtx970 armor express ~ $499
Superflower leadex 550w ~ $129
Samsung eom drive ~ $24
Fractal design R5 ~ $149
CM hyper 212 ~ $57
Dell u2414h ~ $339

$2205 buy and assemble @ pctheme ask for discount.

 

[helloiamhx]

$2.2k

i7-4790 + Asrock b85m pro4 ~ $539
G.skill Ripjaws 16gb ddr3 ~ $225
Samsung 850 evo 250gb ssd ~ $169
Wd blue 1tb ~ $75
Msi gtx970 armor express ~ $499
Superflower leadex 550w ~ $129
Samsung eom drive ~ $24
Fractal design R5 ~ $149
CM hyper 212 ~ $57
Dell u2414h ~ $339

$2205 buy and assemble @ pctheme ask for discount.

Thanks Jian19, your recommendation seems good for my desired rig

Ok so I'll be asking them the list of items @ pctheme

• i7-4790 + Asrock b85m pro4 ~ $539
• G.skill Ripjaws 16gb ddr3 1600mhz ~ $225
• Samsung 850 evo 250gb ssd ~ $169
• Western Digital HDD blue 1tb ~ $75
• Msi gtx970 armor express ~ $499
• Superflower leadex 550w ~ $129 (Whats the difference between 550w and 650w?)
• Samsung eom drive ~ $24 (CD Drive don't need ba)
• Fractal design R5 ~ $149
• CM hyper 212 ~ $57 (Not sure about this one)
• Dell u2414h ~ 339

TOTAL: $2181

Is there anything else I can add to improve this rig? Since I still have the extra $20+ to round it up to $2000