$1100-$1200 PC Build

[cjbryant77]

Hello all,

 

I'm building a content creation/gaming PC for when I go off to college, and so far I have all the parts that I need. However this is my first build and if anyone sees any anomalies or things or should add/change it would be very helpful to be given suggestions. I'm very technically savvy and have been doing graphic design and content creation for about 6 years now. Concerning the build, I would like to use liquid cooling for at least the CPU, but the whole process of buying the parts needed seems overwhelming, so I would appreciate some insight on that. Here is my build so far http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gNLLYJ

 

Thanks,

 

CJ

[soaringchicken]

Looks good but I prefer Asus boards

I'd do this instead though, http://pcpartpicker.com/user/EnthusiastGaming/saved/VTfkcf

[cjbryant77]

"The Lord of Budget PC Gaming" that's a good build, but I would perfer to have a SSD rather than spend 500+ on my video card... also what type of liquid cooling solutions do you reccomend?

[ilikemacandpc]

Dis is better:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.75 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Kingston Savage 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($72.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Sandisk X110 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($330.60 @ Directron) 

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Rosewill HIVE 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1079.13

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-23 20:41 EST-0500

[cjbryant77]

"ilikemacandpc" what's the advantage of going for the z97 moba?

[Devastion]

"ilikemacandpc" what's the advantage of going for the z97 moba?

They are made for overclocking and have more phases.

EDIT - My suggestion

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($88.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($207.98 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1225.74

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-23 22:24 EST-0500

[cjbryant77]

They are made for overclocking and have more phases.

EDIT - My suggestion

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($88.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($207.98 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1225.74

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-23 22:24 EST-0500

 

Will I be able to SLI in the future with this card, or will that not be necessary? Also the compatibility notes on the build say the card might block drive bays..

[Devastion]

Yes you can, but I think you won't have to. I think you won't use all the drive bays? It's okay.

[cjbryant77]

Yes you can, but I think you won't have to. I think you won't use all the drive bays? It's okay.

Okay, so based on all of you guy's suggestions (which I greatly appreciate) this is what I have so far... http://pcpartpicker.com/user/cjbryant/saved/sdyypg