So I was looking into creating a gaming PC and found this ebay seller that assembles them to YOUR specifications.  I thought it would be fairly basic but there are a lot of components.  I've never really gotten into PC gaming too much.  Can you guys configure this thing to settings that would let it run current (and next gen if you can predict) games at max settings?  Just scroll down and you'll see dropdown lists to configure the PC to what you want.  Please post a link of the configuration you come up with.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/INTEL-I7-4770-QUAD-CORE-HASWELL-GAMING-BAREBONES-CUSTOM-SYSTEM-PC-/390638155288?pt=Desktop_PCs&hash=item5af3d93618

If you don't want to build it yourself, try somewhere like ibuypower.com or cyberpowerpc.com

 My last two PCs have been from ibuypower.com and I've been quite pleased, especially since they weren't all the much more than buying the parts from newegg and you get to redeem any rebates yourself. You just configure it how you want or you can go with the different configurations they offer.

thanks for the sites but damn this is complicated haha.  Yeah I don't want to assemble myself definitely not knowledgable enough for that.  I just have seen enough Steam deals and Rome 2 gameplay to convince me that I really want one for the coming gen to go along with my PS4 and its exclusives.  Not really interested in capturing or dual monitors or 120fps or anything extravagant just want a great rig that can run games at 1080p or higher at 60fps.  The only problem I'm running into is trying to predict next gen needs.

Item Unit Price Quantity Total Price

Intel Z87 Core i5/i7 Configurator
1 x Case ( Chimera Inferno 4SE Gaming Case - Flame )
0 x Case Lighting ( None )
0 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction ( None )
0 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion ( None )
1 x Processor ( Intel® Core™ i7-4770K Processor (4x 3.50GHz/8MB L3
Cache) - Intel® Core™ i7-4770K )
0 x iBUYPOWER PowerDrive ( None )
1 x Processor Cooling ( Liquid CPU Cooling System [Intel] - Standard
120mm Fan )
1 x Memory ( 8 GB [4 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major
Brand **Free Upgrade to DDR3-1866 G.SKILL RipjawsX )
1 x Video Card ( NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 - 4GB - Single Card )
1 x Motherboard ( Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 -- 2x PCIe 3.0 x16, 4x USB 3.0, 6x
SATA-III 6Gb/s )
0 x Intel Smart Response Technology ( None )
1 x Power Supply ( 650 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2 - Free Upgrade to
750 Watt Corsair CMPSU-750TXV2 ($20 Savings) )
1 x Primary Hard Drive ( 2 TB HARD DRIVE -- 64M Cache, 7200rpm, 6.0Gb/s
- Single Drive )
0 x Data Hard Drive ( None )
1 x Optical Drive ( 24x Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW
Drive - Black )
0 x 2nd Optical Drive ( None )
0 x Flash Media Reader / Writer ( None )
0 x Meter Display ( None )
1 x Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
1 x Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) )
1 x Operating System ( Microsoft Windows 7 Professional + Office Starter
2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel) - 64-bit )
1 x Keyboard ( iBUYPOWER Standard Gaming Keyboard )
1 x Mouse ( iBUYPOWER Standard Gaming Mouse - Blood Red )
0 x Monitor ( None )
0 x 2nd Monitor ( None )
0 x Speaker System ( None )
0 x Video Camera ( None )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging
System - Protect your investment during transportation! )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal
Compound - The best interface between your CPU and the heatsinks )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside
the system tower - Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside
the system tower - Basic Pro Wiring )
0 x Case Engraving Service ( None )
1 x Warranty ( 3 Year Standard Warranty Service )
1 x Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - No Rush

$1671.00 U.S.  + taxes  and basic shipping

-$85 for AMD 7970 instead of GTX770.
You will be able to play any game maxed out at 1920x1080 res. for quite some time.

Refer to this thread for parts and other discussion. http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=165351&page=1

Websites like NCIX and some others build the computer for you for $50 extra bucks when you select all the components on their website. Good luck.

if you have ever used a screwdriver and played with legos you qualify to build it yourself. have faith.

Really?  I was thinking of that but then I started seeing instructions like "make sure you leave enough space for this fan and that heat sink to ventalate and make sure x component fits x case" and I started to worry.

dont have to worry about that stuff. when it comes time to assemble you'll know what to do. and these guys can help you pick parts no worries ;)