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[Cyraxe]

This will be the 1st computer I actually build and I'm pretty uninformed when it comes to parts. I'm looking at a $2500 budget for a full build to last me quite a few years before I have to start upgrading again. I'm pretty much trying to be able to run anything out today or coming out this year in respectable settings. I'm open to any and all suggestions.

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (329.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (29.98 @ OutletPC)
Mobo: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (119.99 @ Microcenter)
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory (169.99 @ Newegg)
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (329.99 @ Newegg)
PSU: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (114.98 @ BestBuy)
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (149.99 @ Amazon)
HDD: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (129.99 @ Microcenter)
SoundCard: Creative Labs SB X-Fi Xtreme Audio 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card (52.99 @ Staples)
Optical: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer (70.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case (89.99 @ Newegg)
Price: $1525.85
(Prices include discounts/promos as of today)

Note: The site tells me there is a possible compatibility issue with the cooler and the case but cannot be confirmed. Can anyone confirm this and if a new tower needs to be picked I'm open for suggestions.

[chazus]

I'd probably restart this system from the top down. Unless there's a specific reason, an i5-4670K will do. 2x4 of 1600/1866... No need for 16gb or 4 sticks.. and 1333 is behind the times.. That large a PSU, nor gold, are needed. I don't think the Red is the best option (Green is cheaper). Unless you have an amazing sound system, I'd skip the audio card, most are pretty good these days. And do you need a Blu-Ray writer?

[Cyraxe]

As I've said, my knowledge in this department is pretty non-existent which is why things may look weird. Those i5's, will they still be a viable option perhaps 5yrs down the road or will I want an i7? Yeah I probably don't really need 16gb of ram I just threw the 2nd in there for a possible option. I have no clue of the wattage for the psu needed to run such a system so I blindly picked the 750w. I don't need a Blu-Ray writer it just seemed like a good price with the full combo.

[chazus]

i7 is kind of like 4 Wheel Drive.. it has a use, but most people wont use it, and having it wont make your car any more effective going to work years from now. Hyperthreading is largely something not useful to gaming and wont be any time soon.

[Deleted]

Pretty close to the top-end of your budget, but it should serve as overkill for now, and merely above average for the next year or two:

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.96 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($719.99 @ Microcenter)
Sound Card: Creative Labs SB X-Fi Xtreme Audio 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($52.99 @ Staples)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($106.54 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G400s Wired Optical Mouse ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia V2 Headset ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2329.33
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-04 02:16 EST-0500)

You can easily knock off another $150-200 by remiving the cound card and going down to the i5-4670k, and still have a monster. Alternatively, you can remove the cooler and put some of that money into getting an AIO liquid cooler, such as the Corsair H100i.

[Cyraxe]

tenangrychickens, much appreciated with that build. However, per your recommendations I'd rather not try to play with liquid cooling as a complete beginner in this department. I do have a question though, the site shows estimated wattage at 438w. Is the 550w suitable or should go higher to like 600?

[Deleted]

Honestly, I'd get the RM650, as yes, the RM550 is a little too small for long-term usage. And the cooling is highly optional, but recommended as it's almost free performance.