Need help for a new gaming pc

[devil0709]

Hi guys, I would like a recommendation for a gaming pc that has a blue color theme. I do not intend to overclock as well. Here are some requirements I would like:
Mobo
Gpu
1tb hdd
Modular Psu
8gb ram
CPU case

I would like to keep my budget to 1k-1.5k. Please advise! Thank you!

 

[royfrosty]

black and blue theme.

MSI b85m g43 + i5-4570 ~ $356
Avexir core blue 1600mhz 2x4gb kit blue led ~ $115
WD Blue 1tb ~ $80
Plextor m5p 128gb ~ $159
Gigabyte r9 28XOC 3gb ~ $449
Sarkoon t28 blue + seasonic m12ii 620w 80+ bronze mod ~ $188
Samsung odd ~ $21 (optional)
Blue LED strips ~ $13/m (sim Lim tower)
Xigmatek Colosseum heatsink blue led ~ $79 (cybermind or Mynextcom)

Total $1460 buy at tradepac unless stated.

OS if needed Windows 7 Home Premium OEM 64 bit ~ $115

 

[devil0709]

black and blue theme.

MSI b85m g43 + i5-4570 ~ $356
Avexir core blue 1600mhz 2x4gb kit blue led ~ $115
WD Blue 1tb ~ $80
Plextor m5p 128gb ~ $159
Gigabyte r9 28XOC 3gb ~ $449
Sarkoon t28 blue + seasonic m12ii 620w 80+ bronze mod ~ $188
Samsung odd ~ $21 (optional)
Blue LED strips ~ $13/m (sim Lim tower)
Xigmatek Colosseum heatsink blue led ~ $79 (cybermind or Mynextcom)

Total $1460 buy at tradepac unless stated.

OS if needed Windows 7 Home Premium OEM 64 bit ~ $115

I did some research and found that the mobo and ram config is what I have been looking for. Thanks for the sugguestion.

I have read a couple of post in HWZ and it seemed like 280x is pretty bang for the buck right now but i am just curious are there any complaints or drawback?

For the case, would it be a good choice to go for CM storm stryker? I've seen a couple of nice build with blue themed in that rig. clean and sleak. are there any complaints about that case ?

Also the PSU seemed to be not fully modular (based on some unboxing videos i checked out). would it be the same if i had gotten cosair GS700 too?

 

[royfrosty]

I did some research and found that the mobo and ram config is what I have been looking for. Thanks for the sugguestion.

I have read a couple of post in HWZ and it seemed like 280x is pretty bang for the buck right now but i am just curious are there any complaints or drawback?

For the case, would it be a good choice to go for CM storm stryker? I've seen a couple of nice build with blue themed in that rig. clean and sleak. are there any complaints about that case ?

Also the PSU seemed to be not fully modular (based on some unboxing videos i checked out). would it be the same if i had gotten cosair GS700 too?

GS700 is not even a modular psu. I know what you looking for in PSU. The blue LED. But in market by far only got 3 that has blue LED. One is My PSU on the right ----> golden green 850w and the other is the GS series. The other is Coolermaster GX series. Fully modular no. Only semi modular. Is not a big fuss. Those cables that are non modular is essential cables that most like have to use. Like 24pin mobo, 8pin 12V or perhaps an additional 6+2pin PCIE for gpu.

Chassis wise is up to you to decide, as it is more of a personal preference. The one you chose is $250++.

GPU i suggest you do a search for some of the threads here.

 

[devil0709]

GS700 is not even a modular psu. I know what you looking for in PSU. The blue LED. But in market by far only got 3 that has blue LED. One is My PSU on the right ----> golden green 850w and the other is the GS series. The other is Coolermaster GX series. Fully modular no. Only semi modular. Is not a big fuss. Those cables that are non modular is essential cables that most like have to use. Like 24pin mobo, 8pin 12V or perhaps an additional 6+2pin PCIE for gpu.

Chassis wise is up to you to decide, as it is more of a personal preference. The one you chose is $250++.

GPU i suggest you do a search for some of the threads here.

Psu i would prefer a fully modular unit as im switching out the cables for a more customized color (blue/black) cables that i have found at SLS.

 

[royfrosty]

Psu i would prefer a fully modular unit as im switching out the cables for a more customized color (blue/black) cables that i have found at SLS.

Then im afraid there is non with blue LED atm. If do not need it then can look at a few corsair/seasonic PSU that are fully mod.

Like the RM650 series for corsair. But is yellow stickers.