Thoughts on new Build

[Borkpaladin]

I've been looking at different components and I'm starting to finalize the choices for my first build, but it would be great if anyone could give their opinion on any changes that should be made. 

 

I was originally going to make an ATX system, however I really liked the appearance and size of the 350D, so I changed my motherboard for the MSI Z87M, mainly for its good reviews and its very nice matte black pcb.

 

For the entire build my budget is around $2,200, and it is going to be the first computer I have built myself, so any tips on how to go about building it would be greatly appreciated. 

 

CPU: 4670K

GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming Edition 2GB

Motherboard: MSI Z87M Gaming Motherboard (mAtx)

CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB

SSD:  Samsung 840 Series 120GB

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB

PSU: Corsair RM-650 80 Plus Gold Power Supply

Case: Corsair Obsidian 350D Case with Window (mAtx)

Wifi Card: TP-Link TL-WDN3800 Wireless Dual Band PCIE Adapter

 

Monitor: LG EA63V-P 23in LED IPS

Mouse: Mionix Naos 8200 Gaming Mouse

Keyboard: Ducky DK9008 Shine 3 Mech Keyboard Cherry Blue

 

[SirRoderick]

Huh....I have no problems with that build at all. Well done

 

As for tips, just make sure to do a "dry run" outside of the case first to make sure everything works. If you have a dead part and only notice that AFTER you closed everything off and ran your cables you're gonna be cursing. Just use the motherboard cardboard box as a platform and hook everything up to see if it all runs.

[Phage]

that looks like a great build, if you plan to do sli maybe you should get a better psu

[Borkpaladin]

Huh....I have no problems with that build at all. Well done

 

As for tips, just make sure to do a "dry run" outside of the case first to make sure everything works. If you have a dead part and only notice that AFTER you closed everything off and ran your cables you're gonna be cursing. Just use the motherboard cardboard box as a platform and hook everything up to see if it all runs.

 

Thanks!

Also, do you think the stock 140mm intake fan and 120mm exhaust will be adequate cooling for this build,

(I will be adding some small overclocks to the cpu & gpu) or should I get a few more aftermarket fans?

[SirRoderick]

Thanks!

Also, do you think the stock 140mm intake fan and 120mm exhaust will be adequate cooling for this build,

(I will be adding some small overclocks to the cpu & gpu) or should I get a few more aftermarket fans?

The case has room for 5 fans total, which is plenty of expansion room. I'd wait and see how it runs with the stock fans. If they run loud or you'd like to get temps down a little, then consider getting one or two extra fans. You shouldn't need to in theory, but it can never hurt.

[ciprian97pop]

I've been looking at different components and I'm starting to finalize the choices for my first build, but it would be great if anyone could give their opinion on any changes that should be made. 

 

I was originally going to make an ATX system, however I really liked the appearance and size of the 350D, so I changed my motherboard for the MSI Z87M, mainly for its good reviews and its very nice matte black pcb.

 

For the entire build my budget is around $2,200, and it is going to be the first computer I have built myself, so any tips on how to go about building it would be greatly appreciated. 

 

CPU: 4670K

GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming Edition 2GB

Motherboard: MSI Z87M Gaming Motherboard (mAtx)

CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB

SSD:  Samsung 840 Series 120GB

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB

PSU: Corsair RM-650 80 Plus Gold Power Supply

Case: Corsair Obsidian 350D Case with Window (mAtx)

Wifi Card: TP-Link TL-WDN3800 Wireless Dual Band PCIE Adapter

 

Monitor: LG EA63V-P 23in LED IPS

Mouse: Mionix Naos 8200 Gaming Mouse

Keyboard: Ducky DK9008 Shine 3 Mech Keyboard Cherry Blue

I know that it's $20 over yout budget but I think that it's worth every penny.

also, I love that xfx cooler, if you want, you can wait a couple of weeks till other manufacturers will launch their coolers

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Microcenter) 

CPU Cooler:  Be Quiet SHADOW ROCK 2 87.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard:  MSI Z87M GAMING Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.29 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($169.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($509.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card:  XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($509.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case:  Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply:  Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor:  Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard:  Razer BlackWidow 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($85.22 @ Amazon) 

Mouse:  Mionix NAOS 8200 Wired Laser Mouse  ($67.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $2217.38

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-22 08:33 EST-0500)

 

Also, I don't recomment wireless for gaming, that's why you should use a wired connection, and because you won't be able to add any wifi adapter if you will get those two 290's :3

[Rheinwasser]

dont go wireless if it is not necessary, otherwise nice components. :-)

[WoodenMarker]

What kind of dollars are you using?

The psu is overkill. A decent 500-600w is already plenty.