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Help building my first gaming rig (https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=278880)

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Originally Posted by jd1020 (Post 10218428)

In the grand scheme of things, the motherboard is pretty overrated when it comes to a gaming rig, especially if you aren't going to OC, IMO.

No purpose is spending a ridiculous amount of money on a very high end quad sli board when you'll never use it anywhere near its intended use.

Agreed.

Without OC, you can feel comfortable buying a safe, quality, lower priced mobo without all the OC/4xsli/etc features.

If you're in KC, make sure and check out Micro Center. Their in-store prices are tough to beat.

This is what I've got

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27OKX

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27OKX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27OKX/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27OKX/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($312.99 @ B&H)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($20.10 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80+ Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.97 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1280.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-24 16:09 EST-0500)

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Originally Posted by Shogun (Post 10218848)

This is what I've got

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27OKX

Beastly system. In a couple years, add another 770 and extend the life of this system to run games at high for a very long time.

Should I need to add a couple of the fans for the case to help cool the GPU? Or are the supplied fans going to be enough?

You need to upgrade the fan.

I'd also add a ssd

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Originally Posted by Shogun (Post 10218950)

Should I need to add a couple of the fans for the case to help cool the GPU? Or are the supplied fans going to be enough?

Yes make sure you plan out how you are going to run the airflow in your case, and get fans accordingly.

I second the SSD, but your talking about spending more and more now.

I might add an SSD later.

I forgot a CPU cooler, then also want to add 2 fans for the GPU

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Originally Posted by Shogun (Post 10219107)

I might add an SSD later.

I forgot a CPU cooler, then also want to add 2 fans for the GPU

Cooler Master Hyper 212

You want the ssd for your OS.

the CPU will come with a stock cooler. without OC i didnt add it becuase i was trying to fit your budget.

You can always add cooler, ssd, 2nd graphics etc when you feel the need.

Revised

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27PM3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27PM3/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27PM3/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Intel 520 Series Cherryville 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($312.99 @ B&H)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($20.10 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80+ Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.97 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1458.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-24 16:31 EST-0500)

Personally, I would look for at least a 80+ bronze PSU.

And if you ever intend on adding a 2nd card down the line I would get at least a 750 or even 850 PSU. No point in trying to save $30 now and then spend $100 extra later.

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Originally Posted by jd1020 (Post 10219551)

I think that the GPU is going to last me quite a while without adding another one. I've gone realistically about $200 over budget already so I think I'm set here for a while. I did like the idea to add the SSD now instead of later though. I'll be looking for some of these parts on BF or Cyber monday

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Originally Posted by Shogun (Post 10219107)

I might add an SSD later.

I forgot a CPU cooler, then also want to add 2 fans for the GPU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103099

No better one.