New desktop

[afregis]

Hey guys i need a new gaming desktop that will run high quality 80-90 fps battlefield, titanfall etc. but i dont have the time to build one... anyone have any suggestions? I'd prefer something 1500 dollare or under, but what must be done must be done. hopefully someone can help me out

[Ahven1]

This willl definetly get you there ...this includes windows 8.1 64 bit also didnt include a case because difrent ppl like difrent things. Total=1425$ so theres room for the case . This is a build near the limit of your budget and there is room to change to lower parts to get cheaper build.... gtx 770 is a option and still has the wanted results.
Btw dont know if you are overclocker but there is some room here for it.
CPU
Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor $279.99
CPU Cooler
Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler $72.71

Motherboard
MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $149.99

Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $84.99

Storage
Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $82.95

Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $81.99

Video Card
Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card $519.99



Power Supply
Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply $64.99


Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) $99.98

[Ahven1]

Oh btw gonna build nearly same build next month with i5-4670k and gtx770 and going with a fractal desing define R4 case

[afregis]

You're great man, keep up the good work, now do you reckon i buy this all in once or buy them a couple of parts a t a time?

[afregis]

And that ASUS is one of the best on market rn correct?

[Ashardis]

I agree with Ahven1 on most of the picks - however if you've got the $$, you might aswell get the 256GB SSD and 16GB of ram - same brands.
Also, I'd buy a slightly beefier PSU to ensure you have headroom later on. The 780GTX is a hungry beast, I'd want 750W to be on the safe side, unless I bought a much more expensive 600W to make sure its components won't get overtaxed from having to supply 85%+ of rated power for years on end.

[afregis]

Someone told me to get an 800watt power supply.. and how many fans do you recommend to keep thermal paste to a minimum?

[afregis]

Also, do you have a nice see-through case where you can see through it? if you do know one, would be kind enough to link it?

[Ashardis]

Ehm, you only apply thermal paste between the CPU and the CPU cooler and you don't want to slobber it on.. a nice 1mm thin layer is good, more than that and it's too much.
And I would suggest that the case should have 2 or more 120mm fans in it, in order to move the air inside around. Remember that the CPU fan + GFX fan + PSU fans will also move the air, so 5+ fans is overkill.. and can be pretty noisy!

I wouldn't suggest any cases as it's all about personal taste. When you DO start to look for one, make sure it can hold an ATX-size mobo (as there's also cases for only mATX and ITX mobo's) and that you can have your big gfxcard in there (most non-cheapo cases will hold it for sure).. I can also suggest that there's atleast 1, preferably 2, USB 3.0 ports on the front (as your mobo has a connector for it) and everything else - windows/panels/lights/fans/fancontrollers/UV lights and all teh other pimp shizzle.. that's up to you, hehe.

[afregis]

Windows 7 or 8 for gaming, and is this case big enough for my needs?>>>>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811517006

[afregis]

Actually, how does this one work? I like the look better and it has a 3.0 port http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811156280

[Ashardis]

The Raidmax Agusta one looks fine!

And for Win7 vs Win8.. I personally think that Win7 is the best.. but that Win8 will be req. in a year or two.. but at that time Win9 will be out... and then we'll have to see what's what..

[afregis]

Personal memory for myself: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820231623

[Ahven1]

Only thing that people mostly have problems with windows 8 is the ui but you will get used to it.
Got one case that poped into mind when you asked a see trough tho there are lots of cases with windows.
Ok this is not a serious suggestion but tought i post link.
Newegg
NeweggTv video

Tought i post a link to a youtuber video about the reality how much pc really use power.
JayzTwoCents

[Ashardis]

Tought i post a link to a youtuber video about the reality how much pc really use power.
JayzTwoCents

I made my reply into a more covering topic here : http://cohhilition.com/index.php?thread ... -psu.7842/

Thanks for pointing me to the video, Ahven1 !!

[afregis]

Would watercooling be an idea for me?

[Ashardis]

Depends on whether you want to spend monies on it.. From a technical POV, it's only really needed if you decide to go for overclocking.. the various parts needed for things will make some noise.. maybe a little less than corresponding aircoolers, but the big reason for watercooling is the OC'ability and that you can keep the CPU cool for large-to-extreme overclocking.

And.. Watercooling can be pretty daunting, especially if you haven't done it.. Ideally you'd help a friend build his, get some hands-on, tips n tricks.. but you can ofc find lots of YT stuff on this.

So.. imho, no.. not for you

[Ahven1]

I have to agree with Ashardis that water cooling is for for extreme overclocking and if you go with the cpu heatsink i suggested it can all ready handle overclocking and it is really quiet ofcourse there is the all in one watercoolers but if you want quietness you need to swap the fans on those also there is one better heatsink for cpu from noctua what is massive and is one of the best in the market Noctua NH-D14 and that one is pretty close to equal to a corsair h100i all in one watercooling.

Also the cost of custom loop can get high because you need the pump, reservoir,pipes,fittings,CPU block,radiator,fans and if you do GPU block also you will neeed second radiator and fans.