[DIY] New Gaming Rig

[asdsker90]

Any recommendations? Budget 1000 to 1200
generally playing games such as Battlefield, Far Cry, CS, Dota and Skyrim kind of games. OS not needed.
would be good to also have the price for individual components.

 

[royfrosty]

$1.2k

ASRock H81M HDS + i5-4460 ~ $299
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz Value Ram ~ $96
WD Blue 1tb ~ $68
Crucial MX100 256gb ~ $149
Zotac GTX970 4gb Dual Fan + Superflower HX600 600w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $547 (TechDynamic Promo)
Xigmatek Recon ~ $45
LG DVD Drive ~ $21

Total ~ $1225. Buy at tradepac. DIY

 

[asdsker90]

assuming i would prefer a 2tb harddisk 7200rpm(not limited by brand), 128gb or equivalent ssd, no need for a dvd drive?

oh and would there be a big difference between i5-4460 and i5-4690k?

 

[zenniz]

assuming i would prefer a 2tb harddisk 7200rpm(not limited by brand), 128gb or equivalent ssd, no need for a dvd drive?

oh and would there be a big difference between i5-4460 and i5-4690k?

DVD drive is optional.

Less than 2% different in gaming performance for extra $80 excluding a good cooler which might cost you extra $50 ~ $100. and a Z mobo that cost $10~$30 more than a none overclocking mobo. Do you think it is worth it?

 

[daniel798]

assuming i would prefer a 2tb harddisk 7200rpm(not limited by brand), 128gb or equivalent ssd, no need for a dvd drive?

oh and would there be a big difference between i5-4460 and i5-4690k?

dvd drive is optional. you can get drivers from the internet. do note that you need to download the ethernet driver on another pc and copy to a usb drive to install to get access to internet to download the other drivers if you do not get a dvd drive.