Help building my first gaming rig

[Shogun]

The PC vs Console thread really got me going (although, I've been wanting to do this for some time) I want to build a nice gaming rig that I can use to play some PC exclusives on as well as not having to worry about it being slow as hell compared to my POS laptop.

What I want -

1. Must be able to run graphics at med/high settings. (770 card?)
2. I'd like to have good storage for movies/music (I don't know the advantages/differences of an SSD/HDD.
3. I'd like to have an HDMI port so I can move it into my living room on the big screen.
4. I do need a monitor. Undecided whether or not I want to run a dual/tri monitor setup yet.
5. I still burn CD's and Dvds. Will need a drive that supports both.
6. 8 GB of Ram at least with options to upgrade to 16gb in the future.

To sum It up I want a Rig that can do it all with little to no issues speed wise. I have a budget of around $1000, which is pretty flexible.

I also like pretty things. So I'm not afraid to spend a little more on a nicer case. Am a big fan of the Cooler Master Stryker case, I love the cases with the windows in the side with LEDS.

If anybody would like to help me I would greatly appreciate it. I just want to be apart of the PC master race.



EDIT:

This is build I am going with, unless I find good deals on better components.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/287w2
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/287w2/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/287w2/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($312.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1268.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-26 20:46 EST-0500)

[TambaBerry]

Also how set are you on the 770? I've always liked these better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150665

Plus you get three free games

[Pants]

You should go with a 760 and get that 4th gen i7 with the saved money, brah.

Tomshardware lists the 760 as best bang for the bug, IIRC.

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by Pants

You should go with a 760 and get that 4th gen i7 with the saved money, brah.

Tomshardware lists the 760 as best bang for the bug, IIRC.

760 may be best bang for your buck but its stupid not to get something BETTER if it fits in your budget.

Especially if you are building a gaming computer. You want the best GPU you can buy.

[Shogun]

Yeah, gotta go with the 770 for me. Its got so many positive reviews and people just rave about it. I feel like this machine will do everything I want it to and then some.

[Shogun]

I was also able to cut a few more things out and upgraded the CPU to the intel i5 4670k

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by Shogun

I was also able to cut a few more things out and upgraded the CPU to the intel i5 4670k

Unless you are going to OC in the future its a wasted "upgrade."

The only difference is the k version is unlocked, otherwise they are the same CPU.

[Shogun]

Originally Posted by jd1020

Unless you are going to OC in the future its a wasted "upgrade."

The only difference is the k version is unlocked, otherwise they are the same CPU.

Indeed, I did some research and thats what I have concluded. If I'm going to be spending this much money on a gaming rig, I might as well get the best performance out of it as I possibly can.

[mdstu]

At least wait for the Microcenter BF ads to come out. There will probably be some decent CPU/MB combos.

[hometeam]

Yep, no reason to pay more for a K if your not going to OC.

If you do plan on ocing, you MUST get a K.

[Shogun]

Monitors

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C18YRSA/...-20&ascsubtag=

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZMLIDQ/...-20&ascsubtag=

[hometeam]

Acer is nicer

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by Shogun

Monitors

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C18YRSA/...-20&ascsubtag=

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZMLIDQ/...-20&ascsubtag=

Pretty much the same monitors.

I'm sure there is probably a slight difference in colors and viewing angles but I doubt if you purchased one over the other you wouldnt be wishing you got the one you didnt buy.

But the Acer is getting more reviews, so...

I guess if you want to get picky, the Acer has a thinner bezel but it appears that the Samsung might swivel? Not sure on that one but its on a round stand, if it even matters, doesn't to me.

[TheUte]

What ever you do spend the money on a good PSU, it's worth it.

[mdstu]

Microcenter will have the i7 4770K for $250 with a couple decent MB bundles this weekend. More than likely they will have the standard $30-$40 combo discount on all compatible MB's.

[Shogun]

Originally Posted by jd1020

Pretty much the same monitors.

I'm sure there is probably a slight difference in colors and viewing angles but I doubt if you purchased one over the other you wouldnt be wishing you got the one you didnt buy.

But the Acer is getting more reviews, so...

I guess if you want to get picky, the Acer has a thinner bezel but it appears that the Samsung might swivel? Not sure on that one but its on a round stand, if it even matters, doesn't to me.

Getting the Acer, the Samsung lost its deal discount