Need a new rig 1.5k

[TomatoTwisties]

Intending to get a new PC as my laptop is dying.
A middle-end RIG will do.

Budget: 1.5k including OS.
Purpose: To play games like Bioshock infinite, Assassin Creed, Batman Arkham Origins & etc
Additional (not in budget): Keyboard (cheap one will do just fine), 24-inch monitor

*Not planning to OC, SLI, Crossfire etc

MOBO + CPU: ASUS Z97-A + intel i5 4690 @ $509
RAM: CRUCIAL BALLISTIX 1600MHz 8GB @ $105
GPU + PSU (2-IN-1 Bundle): MSI GTX760 TWIN FROZR 2GB @ $345 + COOLER MASTER THUNDER 600W @ $113
HDD: TOSHIBA 1 TB @ $64
SDD: CRUCIAL MX100 128 GB @ $105
ODD: SAMSUNG 24X DVDRW SATA OEM @ $22
OS: Windows 8.1 x64 @ $120
CASE: Please recommend !!!

KB: Please recommend !!!
Monitor: Please recommend !!!

All prices above is from Tradepac.

Total cost: $1383

***Any recommendation is greatly appreciated !!! Thanks in advance !!!***

 

[Taveren]

If you are not gonna OC then no need for the Z mobo.

 

[TomatoTwisties]

If you are not gonna OC then no need for the Z mobo.

Which mobo would you recommend me for this build?

 

[shadow84]

MSI B85M G43 + i5-4460 will do.

 

[DawnsTear]

[Mobo&Proc] MSI B85M-G43 /w i5-4460 $363
[GPU] Zotac GTX 970 Twin Fan 4096MB $509
[RAM] G.Skill DDR3 1600Mhz CL11 (8GB*1) $102
[SSD] Crucial MX100 256GB $160
[HDD] WD Blue 1TB/64MB $72
[ODD] Samsung 24x DvD+-RW $25
[PSU] FSP Aurum S 500W Gold 80+ $89
[Case] Coolermaster N200 $65

[OS] Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit $120
[Monitor] Dell 24" S2440L $279 / Dell 23.8" U2414H $359

Total :- $1502 / $1784 (/w S2440L) / $1864 (/w U2414H)

 

[TomatoTwisties]

[Mobo&Proc] MSI B85M-G43 /w i5-4460 $363
[GPU] Zotac GTX 970 Twin Fan 4096MB $509
[RAM] G.Skill DDR3 1600Mhz CL11 (8GB*1) $102
[SSD] Crucial MX100 256GB $160
[HDD] WD Blue 1TB/64MB $72
[ODD] Samsung 24x DvD+-RW $25
[PSU] FSP Aurum S 500W Gold 80+ $89
[Case] Coolermaster N200 $65

[OS] Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit $120
[Monitor] Dell 24" S2440L $279 / Dell 23.8" U2414H $359

Total :- $1502 / $1784 (/w S2440L) / $1864 (/w U2414H)

MSI B85M G43 + i5-4460 will do.

From what i read online, the B-series mobo is more of a business option mobo, pardon me if i am wrong,

 

[shadow84]

From what i read online, the B-series mobo is more of a business option mobo, pardon me if i am wrong,

Dun matter if its business, personal or server grade. Its more than enough for one's basic needs. The features added in are also good enough. And lastly, it is cheap.

 

[Jian19]

$1.6k include monitor ~

i5-4460 + Msi b85m g43 ~ $335
Crucial 8gb ddr3 ~ $100
Plextor m6s 128gb ssd ~ $104
Wd blue 1tb ~ $68
Zotac gtx970 ~ $490
Superflower hx 600 ~ $108
Lg dvd rom ~ $21
CM n200 ~ $55
Win7 64 oem ~ $115
Dell s2340l ~ $198

$1594 buy and DIY @ tradepac ask for discount. If not sure how to DIY can bring to gs shop ask him help u assemble @ a fee.

 

[royfrosty]

Dont just see that it is for business only. See it as entry level, beginner level, intermediate level, semi pro level, pro level, extreme level.

Each mobo chipset offers different needs.

But the h81 will meet most citeria if it is just for gaming needs and not going for multiple gpus. B85 on the other hands offers slightly more stuffs than the h81. And so does h97 and z97 x99 boards offering features increases.

Most of the gamers will fall into h81 or b85 categories. Unless you are going for high res gaming then you will need the z97 or x99 boards to cater more pcie lanes for 2 or more gpus.

 

[Darkzi0n]

hijack abit since my thread too old and nobody reply when i asked a new question

izzit recommended for me to get a 4460 or 4690 if i wan to run some algorithms repeatedly which can take hours? would the higher clock speed in 4690 allow me to complete the task quicker?

Also, if i get i5-4690 and msi gtx970 twin frozr, is the FSP Aurum S gold 500W good enough?

 

[royfrosty]

hijack abit since my thread too old and nobody reply when i asked a new question

izzit recommended for me to get a 4460 or 4690 if i wan to run some algorithms repeatedly which can take hours? would the higher clock speed in 4690 allow me to complete the task quicker?

Also, if i get i5-4690 and msi gtx970 twin frozr, is the FSP Aurum S gold 500W good enough?

The clock speed for a period of time will be advisable to get the 4690.

 

[wkweewee]

hijack abit since my thread too old and nobody reply when i asked a new question

izzit recommended for me to get a 4460 or 4690 if i wan to run some algorithms repeatedly which can take hours? would the higher clock speed in 4690 allow me to complete the task quicker?

Also, if i get i5-4690 and msi gtx970 twin frozr, is the FSP Aurum S gold 500W good enough?

Computation of mathematical model/algo- yes a higher frequency chip can definitely out results faster, but 'how fast' is also dependent on the type software you are using and the computational complexity. Go for a better chip you can afford within your budget.