Hello...need advice on a future build.

[jtrier1]

Greetings fellow Computer Nerds,

 

I need a little advice on a Gaming/Editing build I will be doing in the next few months. I want to make sure this rig can do everything I need it to without any issues. Here is what I have in mind.

 

 

Intel Core i5 4670k (watercooled with CM seidon 120v and OC'ed 5-10%)

 

ASRock Fatality Killer Z87 ATX Motherboard

 

MSI GTX 770 2gb GPU (might OC 10% but haven't decided)

 

G.Skill Aegis 16GB DDR3 1600 MHz RAM

 

120GB SSD

 

3TB HDD

 

AVerMedia Live Gamer HD video capture card

 

OS: Windows 8.1 64 bit

 

Editing Software: Sony Movie Studio 13 Suite

 

Total Build Price: $1,800

 

Thoughts?

[Evostatic343]

looks really good. what case? maybe wait for new z97 mobos and haswell refresh?

[piggykid1]

case? do you have one or do you need one

[piggykid1]

power supply also do you need one

[piggykid1]

you might not need capture card use https://obsproject.com/ if all you need is a pc screen recorder

and making a pc plan for you coming out in a minute or so

[Wiflare]

-snip-

what country do you live in/currency do you use?

[piggykid1]

here it is http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3DzI0

added software changed ram to faster stuff chose exactly what hard drives upgraded the 770 to 780

Still only around 1570 with upgrades done

I can upgrade you to different processor if you want and tell me if you want me to add case or power supply

if any other questions message me or quote one of my posts i will be here to help 

[jtrier1]

looks really good. what case? maybe wait for new z97 mobos and haswell refresh?

 

Corsair Carbide 500R w/ 750w 80plus Bronze PSU

[jtrier1]

you might not need capture card use https://obsproject.com/ if all you need is a pc screen recorder

and making a pc plan for you coming out in a minute or so

 

I plan on capturing PC as well as multiple console gameplay.

[jtrier1]

what country do you live in/currency do you use?

USA

[jtrier1]

power supply also do you need one

EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750w 80plus Bronze Power Supply

[Evostatic343]

Corsair Carbide 500R w/ 750w 80plus Bronze PSU

nice case! 

[Evostatic343]

maybe get a slightly larger ssd?

[jtrier1]

nice case! 

Thanks...Wanted to go with a Thermaltake Core V71 but decided it was too expensive. May use that in a future build though.

[jtrier1]

maybe get a slightly larger ssd?

Thought about that, but the SSD will be mainly used as a boot drive for the OS.

[Evostatic343]

Thought about that, but the SSD will be mainly used as a boot drive for the

linus and myslef recommend at least a 240gb because of drivers and windows bloating. 

[jtrier1]

linus and myslef recommend at least a 240gb because of drivers and windows bloating. 

I'll see if I can find one within my budget

[piggykid1]

Made this

I added the case and psu of your choice the price encludes software with this etup you should be good to go  

[jtrier1]

linus and myslef recommend at least a 240gb because of drivers and windows bloating. 

 

 

I looked into it, and the only way I can get a 240GB SSD without going over budget is to change the case. What are your thoughts on the Corsair Carbide SPEC-03?

[RapeGod]

I suggest you should wait for the z97 boards and Haswell Refresh CPUs to reach the market.

[RapeGod]

I suggest you should wait for the z97 boards and Haswell Refresh CPUs to reach the market.

[Evostatic343]

I looked into it, and the only way I can get a 240GB SSD without going over budget is to change the case. What are your thoughts on the Corsair Carbide SPEC-03?

stick with your current case

[jtrier1]

stick with your current case

Okay. Yeah, I'd hate to give up that case. I guess I'll stick with the 120GB for now.

[jtrier1]

Okay. This is what I've settled on for now though the build probably won't happen until August when I expect a settlement check to come in. By then, the Z97's and the refreshed Haswell CPUs will be in so those might change. Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll always welcome your input.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Evvf
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Evvf/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Evvf/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($234.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($107.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer  ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($127.80 @ TigerDirect)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Avermedia Live Gamer HD ($169.99)
Other: Sony Movie Studio 13 Suite ($107.99)
Total: $1703.49
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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