Any tips or changes for my build?

ThunderStormMC · October 23, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ThunderStormMC/saved/TfnXsY

I'm planning on building my first PC this Christmas and i would us it for Max 1080p and 4k gaming with video steaming and video editing and rendering. I think i have a nice build I just would like some use full advice.

OhhTee · October 23, 2014

Looks pretty solid to me except I would grab a 980 instead, sli if you can, for the 4k gaming.

gilm0re3 · October 23, 2014

Looks good. Like OhhTee mentioned, try to see if you can squeeze out the money for a 980, since that will do a lot better with 4k and even better if you can sli it later. Happy building.

Rheinwasser · October 23, 2014

you wont be gaming at 4k with that.

get windows on g2a.

also, that mouse looks a little cheap.

H4X3R · October 23, 2014

I hope you seriously consider what i suggest. I make sure i suggest the best value-for-money and RELIABLE parts. If you have any questions regarding my choices, please feel free to ask.

Well, then here it is

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($374.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BL 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-UD5 WIFI EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($294.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Crucial 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($199.99 @ Adorama)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($368.40 @ Amazon)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)

Mouse: SteelSeries Rival Wired Optical Mouse ($49.19 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1945.47

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-23 13:10 EDT-0400

The OS can be acquired from g2a.com (legitimate site)

If you want to game at 4K, then i suggest getting a 2nd 970.

Edited October 23, 2014 by colonel_mortis
Removed reference to pirate site

dizmo · October 23, 2014

If you're not building the system until Christmas, don't bother checking out parts now. Prices will change, deals will come up, and you'll likely end up with a very different list.

As a rough outline, it's pretty good, but as others have said if you want to game at 4k and have a really nice experience you're going to need another video card. We're not yet at the point where 1 card 4k is viable. With Pascal that will likely change.

d3sl91 · October 23, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ThunderStormMC/saved/TfnXsY

I'm planning on building my first PC this Christmas and i would us it for Max 1080p and 4k gaming with video steaming and video editing and rendering. I think i have a nice build I just would like some use full advice.

I've heard the H105 will not fit the R4. If it does, generally will need to use mesh holes and it may be crooked, unless you feel like using washers and drilling you own holes. I would look into this a bit more just in case.

I have a friend with an H100 and it BARELY fits. I think he ended up drilling new holes too.

Demons Wrath · October 23, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ThunderStormMC/saved/TfnXsY

I'm planning on building my first PC this Christmas and i would us it for Max 1080p and 4k gaming with video steaming and video editing and rendering. I think i have a nice build I just would like some use full advice.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($124.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 4GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($548.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Rosewill 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)