Need a build for $1400 gaming pc

[GanzHD]

Hey guys! I wanted to build my own gaming PC but I have a $1400 budget. I want my pc to be more gaming related than anything. But here are some parts I want to include.

Intel i7 4790k
Astro A40 headset
Z97 Mobo(with SPDIF for Astros)
Dual BenQ Monitors
Nvidia GPU

Thanks for your time!

 

[menetlaus]

Is there a reason for the i7 over an i5?

A 4790K is ~$360 while the i5 4690K is ~$250. Most games won't take big advantage of HT or the 0.5Ghz difference between them and in a $1400 build incluing dual monitors - that $110 would make a big difference in GPU performance (which is needed more for 2x 1080P)

 

[TomThePotato]

I'd just go with an I5. What will you get for your power supply, and what's the graphics card?

 

[menetlaus]

I would also drop the Astro A40 (for now).

The $200 for the headset can better be spent to upgrade parts in the initial build with the headset being purchased later. If you include the headset now, you have to compromise on other parts (CPU/GPU/Mobo/Ram) to meet the budget, and later would have to remove a "good" part to make room for a "better" one. Much more cost effective to get all "better" internal parts now plus a cheap headset and replace the headset later.

This also has the advantage of leaving you with a spare set of headphones.

 

[camohanna]

While people are saying drop the A40's , I'm leaving it in because it is your computer and if you want Astro's why shouldn't you be allowed them? On a $1400 budget they are accomplish able. However if you need to cut costs, the first I would recommend cutting would be the Astro's.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.54 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card ($335.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Astro A40 7.1 Channel Headset ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1396.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-02 18:34 EDT-0400

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Why don't you post this a Tom's Hardware , in the forum where it belongs?
http/www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum-31.html

 

[zemiak]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Astro A40 7.1 Channel Headset ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1406.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-02 22:10 EDT-0400

This is what you said you wanted...

But you should do something more like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($68.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Astro A40 7.1 Channel Headset ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1409.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-02 22:17 EDT-0400

 

[GanzHD]

Thanks all of you guys! Now I can finally start my building process!

 

[mohsentux]

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