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I am looking to build my first computer.

 

These are the parts that I am thinking about using to construct my computer:

 

CPU: i5-4690K

MoBo: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 7

RAM: Corsair Vengence 2x4GB

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i

SSD: Crucial MX100 128GB 

HD: WD Caviar Blue 1TB

GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked

Case: NZXT S340 White

PSU: Corsair CX750W 80+ Bronze

 

Can anybody tell me if this is a pretty solid build?  My biggest worry is that I cannot really tell a good MoBo for a crappy MoBo.

 

Robert

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Good build, but what's your budget? Maybe getting a 970 instead of a 960?

That's not supposed to do that....

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Downgrade the motherboard to an MSI or Gigabyte Gaming 5, get a better power supply (maybe a Capstone or a G2), ditch the H100i for a Cryorig H5 and get a GTX 970. Better performance all around.

 

As it stands, it's solid but better can probably be done for the money.

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go with a 4GB 960, they are a better deal.

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I am looking to build my first computer.

 

These are the parts that I am thinking about using to construct my computer:

 

CPU: i5-4690K

MoBo: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 7

RAM: Corsair Vengence 2x4GB

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i

SSD: Crucial MX100 128GB 

HD: WD Caviar Blue 1TB

GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked

Case: NZXT S340 White

PSU: Corsair CX750W 80+ Bronze

 

Can anybody tell me if this is a pretty solid build?  My biggest worry is that I cannot really tell a good MoBo for a crappy MoBo.

 

Robert

Use the stock cooler and get a r9 290 or gtx 970

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ssd should be a bigger..

skip the 960 and get a amd 280...faster for around the same..maybe a 280x

change the psu to a seasonic 620w or xfx

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Thanks a lot for the quick input...

 

I was trying to keep my budget in the $1000 range.

 

And for the size of the SSD... I was only planning on using it for a boot drive for the OS.

 

I will definitely look into all the suggestions that are being made...

 

Thanks

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And for the size of the SSD... I was only planning on using it for a boot drive for the OS....you'd be surprised how fast a 120gb ssd fills up with the OS and programs

If you need remote help fixing something on your computer

I can help over Teamviewer if you wish

just msg me on my profile

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Thanks a lot for the quick input...

 

I was trying to keep my budget in the $1000 range.

 

And for the size of the SSD... I was only planning on using it for a boot drive for the OS.

 

I will definitely look into all the suggestions that are being made...

 

Thanks

Well, considering that we can get a 970 under 800$ (with a bit of effort), I think it's safe to say that with 1000$ we can do it as well. Here. Enjoy it.

 

EDIT: I've made some changes. Just 1$ overbudget, but VERY powerfull. The GPU link can be found here. Enjoy your awesome build:

 

 
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-W 105.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($44.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($57.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.79 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1001.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-21 17:35 EDT-0400

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all good advice for OP, just remember the most important piece of advice ... enjoy every minute of the build

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First time post for a first time build!

All of my parts (sans case, which should be here tomorrow!!) arrived today for my first build too!!

CPU: AMD FX 8350

GPU: ASUS Radeon R9290x

MoBo: ASUS M5A99FX

PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 850w 80+ gold

SSD: 2x Intel 730 series 240 GBs each

RAM: G Skill Ripjaw X 16 GBs

HDD: WD 1TB Black series

Cooler: Corsair hydro H105

Case: NZXT H440 (Blue and black)

 

I'm working towards a blue/black themed build. The MoBo, RAM and Case are going to look so good together. I have BassPulse Pro speakers that are blue LEDs. It's all going to look so good when it's done! I'm super excited for all of this!

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First time post for a first time build!

All of my parts (sans case, which should be here tomorrow!!) arrived today for my first build too!!

CPU: AMD FX 8350

GPU: ASUS Radeon R9290x

MoBo: ASUS M5A99FX

PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 850w 80+ gold

SSD: 2x Intel 730 series 240 GBs each

RAM: G Skill Ripjaw X 16 GBs

HDD: WD 1TB Black series

Cooler: Corsair hydro H105

Case: NZXT H440 (Blue and black)

 

I'm working towards a blue/black themed build. The MoBo, RAM and Case are going to look so good together. I have BassPulse Pro speakers that are blue LEDs. It's all going to look so good when it's done! I'm super excited for all of this!

The next time you make a build, remember to consult us befor buying parts. Quite honestly, those specs are really bad, you wasted A LOT of money.

Want to help researchers improve the lives on millions of people with just your computer? Then join World Community Grid distributed computing, and start helping the world to solve it's most difficult problems!

 

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