First PC Build--Gaming/Multi-use

[RyGuy99]

Hey everyone! I have a pcpartpicker link that I need help modifying for a build I would like make. I want it mostly for gaming but also some video and memory intensive applications! Take a look at the link and tell me what you think! Any help would be very much appreciated!

 

My current budget is around $1200 but in the future could extend to $1300-1500 depending on what other changes are made to the list. This budget change would most likely happen because I would buy everything but the graphics card until I can increase my funds. Any savings obviously would be great if you could help!

 

I am trying to decide between the Windforce GTX 970 or 980 as well! Is it worth the extra cost? Does the extra .5 GB of high speed memory make that much difference in the long term?

 

I'm also assuming the 4690k will be fine and I don't need the 4790k?

 

Lastly what are your opinions on the SSHD hybrid drive versus just a separate SSD and HDD? The cost savings is tempting.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gmNf4D

[cheeze_tartz]

Great build. The only changes I would probably make are:

 

Get a cheaper Z97 motherboard

Cheaper case

Get a 1TB HDD, and spend the other half on an SSD

 

Other than that, it's Good!

 

No need for a 4790K unless you're doing something else other than gaming and get a 970. Much better price to performance. And you shouldn't worry about the 3.5gb issue unless you're playing on a higher resolution like 1440p or 4K. In that case, an R9 290x would be better.

[xnoobftw]

I would go with this instead

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($52.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($78.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate  2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($85.50 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.10 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($53.10 @ SuperBiiz) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($131.71 @ B&H) 

Total: $1181.34

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-21 22:16 EDT-0400

 

added an SSD but decreased wattage of PSU (you dont need 750 watts)

Changed out mobo but it doesnt really matter much, go with the one you like more (i like the aesthetics of msi more )

[xnoobftw]

Or this for the 290x build (full 4gb ram), liquid CPU cooler + ssd + higher wattage PSU

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($68.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($52.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($78.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate  2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($85.50 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card  ($299.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.10 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($63.00 @ SuperBiiz) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($131.71 @ B&H) 

Total: $1193.25

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-21 22:19 EDT-0400

 

970 is pretty much a 290x in terms of 1080p performance

[Sam Z Man]

Why windows pro?

[xnoobftw]

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I would personally go with the 290x build btw.

Because you can OC your 4690k better with the 240m cpu cooler

[cheeze_tartz]

I would personally go with the 290x build btw.

Because you can OC your 4690k better with the 240m cpu cooler

That PSU on the 290x build is edgy.

[RyGuy99]

Why windows pro?

Was researching the differences and found this from http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2358205 "Top feature: ability to whitelist applications using Software Restriction Policy for very strong security against exploit payloads and a huge array of malware in general. I would never settle for a Home edition just on this basis alone."

 

And remote desktop would be great to have.

 

 

I would personally go with the 290x build btw.

Because you can OC your 4690k better with the 240m cpu cooler

 

And I'm personally leaning towards Nvidia despite the premium costs. Seems like they have better optimization for games. Please correct me if I'm wrong. It's just I heard for a certain game (I can't remember to save my life what it was) that radeon cards had a update for it but was still buggy.

[xnoobftw]

That PSU on the 290x build is edgy.

It's a seasonic s12ii

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=185

9.7/10 on jonny guru

[xnoobftw]

Was researching the differences and found this from http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2358205 "Top feature: ability to whitelist applications using Software Restriction Policy for very strong security against exploit payloads and a huge array of malware in general. I would never settle for a Home edition just on this basis alone."

 

And remote desktop would be great to have.

 

 

 

And I'm personally leaning towards Nvidia despite the premium costs. Seems like they have better optimization for games.

That's because they buyout game makers lol....

[cheeze_tartz]

It's a seasonic s12ii

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=185

9.7/10 on jonny guru

Lol, I know it's a good PSU, it's just if the OP overclocks the PSU probably can't supply enough power.

[xnoobftw]

Lol, I know it's a good PSU, it's just if the OP overclocks the PSU probably can't supply enough power.

Hmmmm there is a 120 watts overhead though... He should be fine even with both CPU and GPU OCed (so as long as he doesnt touch the GPU voltage while CPU voltage is in place)

[RyGuy99]

I got the larger PSU for SLI in the future when my card starts to lose it's edge over games. Also the Windforce cooler would let me overclock the card pretty well. How would it fare overclocked against the overclocked Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X card?

[cheeze_tartz]

I got the larger PSU for SLI in the future when my card starts to lose it's edge over games. Also the Windforce cooler would let me overclock the card pretty well. How would it fare overclocked against the overclocked Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X card?

I'd still get Sapphire.

[RyGuy99]

Would the Sapphire still be a good choice if I stepped up to the 980?

[cheeze_tartz]

Would the Sapphire still be a good choice if I stepped up to the 980?

980 will destroy a 290x, but remember that a 290x/970 has a better price/performance. If you are willing to pay around $600, 2 GTX 970's will absolutely destroy a 980.

[RyGuy99]

980 will destroy a 290x, but remember that a 290x/970 has a better price/performance. If you are willing to pay around $600, 2 GTX 970's will absolutely destroy a 980.

Which is why I'm thinking of buying one 970 now and another later. I could do the same for the Sapphires. Which does better for dual card configs? There's always the argument of buying the best single gpu. What do you think about that?

[SteveGrabowski0]

Hey everyone! I have a pcpartpicker link that I need help modifying for a build I would like make. I want it mostly for gaming but also some video and memory intensive applications! Take a look at the link and tell me what you think! Any help would be very much appreciated!

 

My current budget is around $1200 but in the future could extend to $1300-1500 depending on what other changes are made to the list. This budget change would most likely happen because I would buy everything but the graphics card until I can increase my funds. Any savings obviously would be great if you could help!

 

I am trying to decide between the Windforce GTX 970 or 980 as well! Is it worth the extra cost? Does the extra .5 GB of high speed memory make that much difference in the long term?

 

I'm also assuming the 4690k will be fine and I don't need the 4790k?

 

Lastly what are your opinions on the SSHD hybrid drive versus just a separate SSD and HDD? The cost savings is tempting.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gmNf4D

 

I'd just buy a regular 2TB 7200RPM drive and then add a Crucial MX100 SSD later on when you have the money. Otherwise your build is awesome though. I assume you're getting the Z97-A board and EVGA G2 power supply so you can throw another 970 in the system later on though, correct?

[SteveGrabowski0]

Which is why I'm thinking of buying one 970 now and another later. I could do the same for the Sapphires. Which does better for dual card configs? There's always the argument of buying the best single gpu. What do you think about that?

 

I'd say wait a month if you want a powerful single GPU. 

[grayblizzard]

Which is why I'm thinking of buying one 970 now and another later. I could do the same for the Sapphires. Which does better for dual card configs? There's always the argument of buying the best single gpu. What do you think about that?

970s are way cooler also take less power

[Sam Z Man]

Was researching the differences and found this from http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2358205 "Top feature: ability to whitelist applications using Software Restriction Policy for very strong security against exploit payloads and a huge array of malware in general. I would never settle for a Home edition just on this basis alone."

 

And remote desktop would be great to have.

 

 

 

And I'm personally leaning towards Nvidia despite the premium costs. Seems like they have better optimization for games. Please correct me if I'm wrong. It's just I heard for a certain game (I can't remember to save my life what it was) that radeon cards had a update for it but was still buggy.

 

I will start to have to look into windows pro that is a great feature. Battlefield works better on AMD it all depends on a game to game basis.

[RyGuy99]

Ok I think I've changed my mind on the case to go for the NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case that was suggested. Since it doesn't come with front fans what would you suggest I get for fans?

[stconquest]

$1197:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($97.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP920 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($66.60 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($131.65 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1177.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-22 18:32 EDT-0400

[cheeze_tartz]

$1197:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($97.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP920 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.10 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz)

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

Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($66.60 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($131.65 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1177.78

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-22 18:32 EDT-0400

Great!

[RyGuy99]

On second thought do you guys have any other suggestions for cases? And fans to put in them?