Opinion on PC Build

[Roberts0811]

Hi,

This is my first time putting together a PC build. I'm trying to build something that will run games such as Battlefield 4 on near max (if not max) settings. My goal is around 1,000 USD and this is what I've come up with so far.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3mJV5

Everything that is missing is standard equipment, (I.E. Blu-Ray Player, etc). Any advice someone more experienced could give me would be great or feel free to shoot me a build of your own.

I appreciate any help you can offer! Thanks.

 

[fflyash]

If it's only for gaming you probably won't need 16GB of RAM. You could cut it back to 8GB and try a more powerful video card like a GTX 760 or 770.

 

[Automaticman]

What resolution are you aiming for?

Also, be aware that Battlefield 4 right now really likes cores. You are going to see heavy CPU usage, possibly FPS limiting, if you go with a CPU without hyperthreading (like the 4770K). It's been better with the last few patches, but I see much higher CPU usage with my 4 threads than anytime I've seen an 8 thread processor.

Mantle might make this a moot point (haven't tried it myself), as might DX12 - but you arent looking at an AMD card and DX12 isn't going to be around anytime soon.

 

[Roberts0811]

For resolution, I'm assuming 1080p is fine.

As for the RAM, that's a good suggestion. I'll take a look at it.

What about less intensive games like Guild Wars 2 or even WoW at max settings? Would that CPU and graphics card work fine for that?

 

[Ketchup]

I would save money and get something like the Arctic Freezer 13. It's $30 cheaper, cools better, and is even a tad quieter. See this review here:

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/12/03/new_corsair_h60_h55_cpu_liquid_coolers_review/4

Do you already have a hard drive?

 

[Roberts0811]

No, I haven't bought anything. I'm only shopping around at the moment.

 

[mikeymikec]

4 phase board (that's how it looks to me) seems a bit wimpy IMO. You're buying a K processor so presumably you intend to overclock it.

 

[sttubs]

You may want to consider buying some of your components used, you can save quite a bit.

 

[Ketchup]

Amazon has good prices on the 840 EVOs right now:

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electr.../dp/B00E3W1726

Of course, if you need more space a traditional hard drive would be fine for the rest.