Final Overview on my Gaming PC

[CurlyCucumber]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DrVdvK
There's the list!

I'm just looking for some opinions on the Gaming PC I'm going to be building this Christmas. Will everything fit in the case? I'd imagine so. 

Not looking to change my whole build, I'm just looking for opinions!

Thanks a bunch!

 

(My Budget is around where I'm at. Can't go much more..)

 

[dizmo]

If you just do this, it saves everyone an extra click.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Vapor-X Video Card  ($286.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Dell E2215HV 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-BL 74.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-BL 74.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-BL 74.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Amazon)
Fan Controller: Kingwin FPX-001 Fan Controller  ($13.99 @ Directron)
Other: Silverstone CPF01 3.94" PWM Fan Splitter Cable ($3.99)
Other: Silverstone CPF01 3.94" PWM Fan Splitter Cable ($3.99)
Total: $973.15
 

I approve, except that monitor.

The P series 24" is on sale for $149. I'd get that.

[Lotus]

Well, it's my opinion that you're spending too much on flash and could go for some more substance. You picked a very expensive version of the R9 290, and you really don't need to be spending $100 on your case. You can make do with a better case that has what you want stock instead of getting a case that needs all that stuff. Also, your MoBo is unnecessarily expensive. If you shaved everything down and just got a decent case ~$65 or so to begin with, you could easily get a GTX 970 instead of the R9 290 and even still save yourself some cash over your build.

 

Also, it would be wise not to rely on rebates. They usually only give you a gift card or prepaid card to be used at the same vendor, and take forever. It's not worth it.

[Guest]

Gigabyte R9 290 is only $269.99

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr929wf34gd

 

Spend the savings on getting a better case.

[CurlyCucumber]

Sounds good. Yeah, I guess I am really spending more than I should. Thank you!

[Guest]

Sounds good. Yeah, I guess I am really spending more than I should. Thank you!

That vapor-x is the best of the 290 cards. Pcpartpicker says it is $286.99 but the store says $301 when you click the link, plus it is out of stock anyway. If you can get it for $286 then I would stick with it. If not then the Gigabyte is a good card.

[CurlyCucumber]

That vapor-x is the best of the 290 cards. Pcpartpicker says it is $286.99 but the store says $301 when you click the link, plus it is out of stock anyway. If you can get it for $286 then I would stick with it. If not then the Gigabyte is a good card.

That's what I was going to originally get. Should I get the 970 or 290? 

[Lotus]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell E2215HV 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $950.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-25 18:15 EST-0500

 

If it looks more expensive, that's just because I didn't include rebates and you did. In reality, it's $80 cheaper, and while the GPU has a slower clock speed, the PSU actually supports a second R9 290. I don't really thing the marginal improvement in stock clock speed and aftermarket cooling on the Sapphire version is worth it, but that's just me. Also, I don't agree with the monitor choice, but I left that up to you to change.

[CurlyCucumber]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.49 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($269.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Dell E2215HV 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $950.41

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-25 18:15 EST-0500

 

If it looks more expensive, that's just because I didn't include rebates and you did. In reality, it's $80 cheaper, and while the GPU has a slower clock speed, the PSU actually supports a second R9 290. I don't really thing the marginal improvement in stock clock speed and aftermarket cooling on the Sapphire version is worth it, but that's just me. Also, I don't agree with the monitor choice, but I left that up to you to change.

Alright great! Thank you very much. I'll probably end up changing the monitor, as I don't like it all that much either.

[Guest]

That's what I was going to originally get. Should I get the 970 or 290? 

The cheapest good GTX970 is the Gigabyte one at $334.98 which would take you over budget.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970wf3oc4gd

 

The R9 290 is still a very good card, and if you are gaming at 1080p it will cope fine with any games. The GTX 970 will perform slightly better in most games and is less power hungry whilst running cooler. If you don't want to go over budget, then stick with the R9 290.

 

Here is a rough comparison between the R9 290 and GTX 970

 

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1068?vs=1355

[CurlyCucumber]

The cheapest good GTX970 is the Gigabyte one at $334.98 which would take you over budget.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970wf3oc4gd

 

The R9 290 is still a very good card, and if you are gaming at 1080p it will cope fine with any games. The GTX 970 will perform slightly better in most games and is less power hungry whilst running cooler. If you don't want to go over budget, then stick with the R9 290.

 

Here is a rough comparison between the R9 290 and GTX 970

 

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1068?vs=1355

 

The cheapest good GTX970 is the Gigabyte one at $334.98 which would take you over budget.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970wf3oc4gd

 

The R9 290 is still a very good card, and if you are gaming at 1080p it will cope fine with any games. The GTX 970 will perform slightly better in most games and is less power hungry whilst running cooler. If you don't want to go over budget, then stick with the R9 290.

 

Here is a rough comparison between the R9 290 and GTX 970

 

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1068?vs=1355

Great! Thank you very much. You've been a great help.