Help Building a PC

[ShadowRaver]

Hi, I was in the market for a new laptop for gaming but after talking with some friends and doing a little research i found that it would be better to build a gaming pc. But I am a complete novice when it comes to building a computer and what parts that i need are, so i hope someone can help me with building a gaming pc. I was looking at either a i7-4790K or i5-4690K cpu, would like the build to be a bit future proof so i don have to upgrade any time soon, also it has to be able to connect to the internet wireless . If its possible to see a build for both the i7-4790k and the i5-4690k if thats possible

Country-Canada
Budget-$1500
Games / Settings Desired- Mostly mmorpgs (Aura Kingdom,ArcheAge,TERA Rising)/max setting
Any other intensive software or special things you do- not really,just watching videos, music, surfing the web
Parts that can be reused- None
Do you need an OS?- Yes
Do you need peripherals-Yes and No i have a cheap mouse a keyboard and will be using my hd tv for a monitor for a while till i can save up some money for new ones plan to dual monitors in the future and replace the mouse and keyboard

[Fascinate]

Do both

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX55548

You would also need to add a desktop class gpu for the docking station, your choice.

Linus review on it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbjUQdp5j9A

I can do a desktop build later, but just wanted to let you know this thing existed.

[ShadowRaver]

It looks neat buts its about double my budget after taxes and getting a gpu for it

[Fascinate]

Well not double, thats a canadian website. 2200 canadian dollars if you buy a gtx 960. Thing is with this you have both a desktop and a nice portable laptop, in the past gaming laptops were massive heavy things no one wants to carry around.

Ill post a desktop build in a sec for you, just wanted to show you that : )

This is what id do, just buy the monitors now tv's are awful as monitors:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($289.70 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 87.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($40.11 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($258.63 @ DirectCanada)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: BenQ GW2265HM 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($134.99 @ Memory Express)
Monitor: BenQ GW2265HM 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($134.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $1452.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-13 21:48 EDT-0400

[Helieos]

Check out NCIX.com. They have prebuilt gaming desktops and can also build a computer from a parts list you provide.

[ShadowRaver]

not quite double but close once u add the taxes i will have to pay on the computer then shipping and extra gpu.
The build u posted u dont need to add the monitors i plan to use my hd tv for a bit then grab a monitor then eventually get the second one
this way i have that extra money for the build

[Fascinate]

Right but you can do it all now, for what you listed a 4690k/gtx 960 is more than enough. If you wanna save some cash or whatever just dont buy the monitors, build stays same either way from me.

Just remember most TV's do not have scalers inside of them, if you play a game at a non native resolution it will not fill the screen.

[ovm33]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($409.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($165.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.32 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($359.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($31.45 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1491.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-14 11:34 EDT-0400

Here's a 4790k build that you can compare to as requested. For the games you listed it's overkill, but you have a budget that will allow a R9 290x which will last a few years at the very least. Was able to squeeze in a SSD which will speed up your boot / load times. Case as always is subjective, pick something you like the looks of / has the features you want.

[Deleted]

red/black & gtx 970:


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($289.70 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 87.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($40.11 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($428.95 @ Vuugo)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($109.26 @ DirectCanada)
Wireless Network Adapter: Intel 7260HMWDTX1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($59.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1504.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-14 13:01 EDT-0400

[ShadowRaver]

thank you to all who posted i was looking up other post and doing some research and came up with this build. I'm going with black/red theme and going for future proofing that why i went i7-4790k, wont be doing any overclocking but might in the future. any suggestions on this build to make it better would be a big help and sorry it wouldn't let me post the link

uses 356w
CPU----------------------Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processorn ---------------$411.95
CPU Cooler---------------Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler-$34.89
Motherboard--------------MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ------------------$179.99
Memory ------------------G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory------$148.82
Storage------------------Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive-----------$89.99
------------------Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive---------$58.98
Video Card---------------MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card----------------$419.99
Case---------------------Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case--------$89.98
Power Supply-------------XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply-----------------$79.98
Optical Drive------------Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer----------------------------------$21.25
Operating System---------Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)---------------------------$109.99
Wireless Network Adapter-Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter----------$31.46
Total: $1677.29

[Deleted]

A few things if you compare to the list above i had for you:

- Sure get the i7 if budget permits
- For 5 bucks get the Pure Rock cpu cooler
- Mobo is a waste of money. The gigabyte MX gaming 5 is better and cheaper, even if you go for micro build
- 120gb ssd in that budget is lacking, get a 240/256gb crucial/samsung
- rest seem mostly fine, i would propose intel's wifi they are the best but a little more expensive.

Just a similar micro idea (add another pair of ram sticks later on if you ever need it):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($411.95 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 87.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($40.39 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.86 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.75 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($419.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($116.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.25 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: Intel 7260HMWDTX1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($59.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $1657.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-20 20:56 EDT-0400