New Gaming Build

[Roblivion]

Hello fellow MMO-ers. It is that time, and my deployment is drawing a near end in the next couple of weeks and I finally, after a year of waiting get to build my dream gaming pc. Just coming here for some opinions and what not

Budget- 1,500 - 1,800USD.
Resolution-1900x1200
Games/Settings: WoW, BF3/4, Most FPS. Really I would prefer to play any game I can on ULTRA, since I am steering away from console gaming.
Other Software: I do web programming, software programming, along with photo editing. Adobe Suite mainly.
Country: The sweet sweet US of A
Parts that can be reused: None, besides my keyboard and mouse I already own.
Do you need an OS: Yes, I believe I wanna go with W8 OEM
Peripherals: I do need a Monitor(I really like the U2412M)

I'm pretty sold on the 4670k, a 770 Nvidia card, the U2412M, and the Samsung 840 250GBSSD, I can't really decide on the rest. Thank you

[Deleted]

This should do it:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Silverstone AR03 81.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($47.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($147.54 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($163.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.58 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($395.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell U2412M 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($275.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1646.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-17 13:20 EDT-0400)

[jaimelannister]

This should do it:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Silverstone AR03 81.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($47.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($147.54 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($163.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.58 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($395.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell U2412M 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($275.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1646.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-17 13:20 EDT-0400)

Microcenter has that CPU for $199 and offers some very nice bundles with MoBos: http://www.microcenter.com/site/bran...r-bundles.aspx

[blargh312]

Microcenter has that CPU for $199 and offers some very nice bundles with MoBos: http://www.microcenter.com/site/bran...r-bundles.aspx

In store only.

[jaimelannister]

In store only.

Good point, may not be an option for everyone if they don't have a store nearby.

[Toffie]

The build Notarget posted Is perfect, theres nothing I would change about it.

[Roblivion]

The only thing I probably will change is the case. I really like the Fractal Design Define R4. Do you guys think the Arc Midi is better? Another question, is this cooler better than the 212 EVO? And how are peoples opinions on that motherboard and PSU? I appreciate it

[yurano]

The build Notarget posted Is perfect, theres nothing I would change about it.

Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 1600 Mhz C8 1.5V $30 for a 4GB stick with pretty LEDs. The link contains a video of the LEDs in action.

The only thing I probably will change is the case. I really like the Fractal Design Define R4. Do you guys think the Arc Midi is better?

The Arc Midi R2 is being recommended because its currently on sale. If you like the Define R4 enough to pay ~$30 more, go for it.

[Roblivion]

Thank you, I won't be purchasing everything for a couple of weeks so sales now really don't mean much to me. I really like the R4 case, I've never really looked into the Silverstone cooler. I've always just heard to go with the Hyper Evo 212. I've also never really heard much about that PSU.. Would it be more wise of me to go with a Corsair PSU? Thanks guys!

Oh and PS: I know part picker links tons of different sites for the best prices. I have found the U2412M to be the best on Amazon so that isn't a problem... But is it wise to order from all different places due to shipping. I feel it would be best to just order everything from newegg. Just curious

[Deleted]

The Antec PSU is good, it's modular and Seasonic OEM. Would be odd if recommended you "X" unit if I thought "Y" unit was better, wouldn't it? Here is a review of the PSU

I picked the Silverstone heatsink because Haswell runs hotter and I feel a little bit extra cooling performance is nice without going all out, you can change to the CM EVO if you need to save some money.

It's obviously easier if you can find all the components at 1-2 vendors and assuming you don't end up paying much more it might be prefered.

[Roblivion]

The Antec PSU is good, it's modular and Seasonic OEM. Would be odd if recommended you "X" unit if I thought "Y" unit was better, wouldn't it? Here is a review of the PSU

I picked the Silverstone heatsink because Haswell runs hotter and I feel a little bit extra cooling performance is nice without going all out, you can change to the CM EVO if you need to save some money.

It's obviously easier if you can find all the components at 1-2 vendors and assuming you don't end up paying much more it might be prefered.

Thank you dude, I appreciate it. Wasn't aware that the Silverstone heatsink was better performance, i'll go with that man! I will hit you up in a couple weeks when I return to see if you have any new suggestions, I appreciate it a lot man!