Should i change anything?

[cottontails2]

So i finally saved up enough money for my first real gaming pc and i know there is a lot of people out there that are smarter than me at this! I would appreciate any tips, suggestions or any constructive criticism.

 

My budget is $2000- and the currency is in us dollars. My aim is to have a system that is future proof at least for a few years so i can play the latest games at high settings at the least, 3D modeling 

and art drawing tools such as Sketchbook, i also do a small amount a video editing every now and then. As for monitors i was thinking of using just one HDTV 39" at 120hz, i don't need help with appliances such as mouse and keyboards, except what i listed the gaming desk and HDTV as a monitor! I have no current computer, so upgrading would not be possible, i am using a laptop and a pc that i am borrowing!

 

If you want to recommend a different part please provide a link to it so i can see it!

 

 

Case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GN5IKBW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008V9959O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_10?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

CPU: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009O7YUF6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

RAM: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00539LUVG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2ARUEDY5KKQN8

GPU: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E5AEIKE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

PSU: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CGYCNG2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

SSD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E3W1726/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

DVD Drive: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BZF31UU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1B16S9HEII11V

CPU Cooler: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A0HZMGA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

Monitor: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BF9MZY4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2NG4HB43UEDVL

Desk: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058O8EN8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2R6v0

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2R6v0/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2R6v0/benchmarks/

 

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.00 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card  ($399.99 @ Microcenter) 

Case: Cooler Master COSMOS SE ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($175.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  ($20.98 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit)  ($99.98 @ Best Buy) 

Total: $1505.87

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-10 21:49 EST-0500)

[CowsGoMoo32]

Please answer these first before we help you. Thank you.

 

1. Budget & Location
You may have listed a heap of parts that all add up to your preferred budget but it is easier if you just list the total amount you'd like to spend and the currency as well as if you'd consider going above that budget for more performance. We need the location as well because $US are different to $AUD and $CAD ect.

2. Aim
What is the system going to be used for? Web browsing, 3D work? Different systems need different levels of performance - a computer based for web browsing and office use won't handle heavy graphic design and video editing and a proper video editing system isn't good for gaming. If your aim is for gaming, please list what sort of gaming. In the same way that different usage types need different systems, you'll need a lot more power to run Far Cry 3 or Crysis 2 than you would Minecraft.

3. Monitors
How many monitors do you plan on running? Do you plan on moving to more monitors in the future? What resolution are they at too?

4. Peripherals
Do you also need to purchase peripherals such as keyboards and mice as well as monitors ect. Also please tell us if you'll need an OS such as Windows.

5. Why are you upgrading?
We ask this because you may see upgrading as the only path to solve an issue but things such as driver updates, reconfiguration or cleaning can boost performance without spending a cent.

 

ALSO

 

Please go to http://pcpartpicker.com/ and put in all your parts then there is a button In the top right hand corner that says "Plain Text" and copy and plaste that into this thread so people dont have to click every link and we can see prices and much more detail.

 

Edit: That desk and monitor need to be changed. You dont want to be playing on a 37 inch TV. That desk looks like complete garbage too so yes.

[Superarragon]

It would help if you made it into a PCPartPicker list, or just list the names of the parts to make it easier to read.

[PillowSmoke]

maybe get a better motherboard like a 990fx. It is much better compared to the 970 lines.

[GeTecknics]

go for an 850 watt psu and 990fx motherboard

[Tmh85]

Get 8320 and get a Gigabyte 990fxa-Ud3, also you don't need 1000watts you would be fine with 650-750

Also instead of H60 get a high quality air cooler (Unless you like the silentness and look of the H60)

[xrex64]

That desk seems pretty small to me and I wouldn't want my monitor that high up. 

[WoodenMarker]

 Are you limited to only Amazon or are you open to other US shops?

I'd suggest using pcpartpicker to organize your build: http://pcpartpicker.com/

The psu is really overkill. A decent 550w is already plenty.

Is the optical drive really necessary?

Why an AIO? An air cooler like the 212 Evo would be much cheaper and quieter with similar performance.

 

This belongs in the New Builds and Planning section. I'm moving the thread.

Please post in the correct sub-forum in the future.

[ForsakenLive]

I don't like the display, that's a TV, not a monitor.

[cottontails2]

 

 Are you limited to only Amazon or are you open to other US shops?

I'd suggest using pcpartpicker to organize your build: http://pcpartpicker.com/

The psu is really overkill. A decent 550w is already plenty.

Is the optical drive really necessary?

Why an AIO? An air cooler like the 212 Evo would be much cheaper and quieter with similar performance.

 

This belongs in the New Builds and Planning section. I'm moving the thread.

Please post in the correct sub-forum in the future.

 

I am brand new sorry for posting in the wrong section, also i am definitely open to other us shops, especially newegg.com.

[cottontails2]

I don't like the display, that's a TV, not a monitor.

But won't it work just the same?

[cottontails2]

go for an 850 watt psu and 990fx motherboard

Would a 750 watt psu work?

[WoodenMarker]

I am brand new sorry for posting in the wrong section, also i am definitely open to other us shops, especially newegg.com.

Better: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2R6NB

But won't it work just the same?

It doesn't look as good and TV's have more latency.

Would a 750 watt psu work?

Yes but it's overkill anyway.

[cottontails2]

Thanks for all the help, you guys are amazing, i didn't expect so many answers so soon. I don't mind more advice though, i'd like as much as i can get!

[ForsakenLive]

But won't it work just the same?

The problem with TVs, is that they pre-process the images they display (in case they com from a digital or analog cable, and must be turned into the video you see), if you plug the PC into the TV you will face a bigger input lag than you would on a regular monitor. There many TVs out there that have something called 'game mode' where they display skips the pre-processing.

The TV is a '120hz' one, but many TVs claim to have this higher refresh rates, but what they only do is skip frames, and are not actually 120hz.

There are many TVs that have real 120hz displays (I have one), but they are worthless, because they lack the Native Dual Link DVI, or Displayport, which will allow you to drive a 120hz signal into the TV. Most TVs even real 120hz ones, just have HDMI conectors on the back, and they come with cables that are HDMI on one end, and DVI on the other one. This will not allow you to drive a 120hz signal.

Comparing IPS monitors, to TVs, I can say monitors look much better.

Personally I think that even if the TV you picked has everything mentioned above, in the way you would like it, it's not worth all the hassle and trouble to check.  Also the TV is massive, 39" is completely insane for a PC and specially for the desk you linked.

 

Edit* Double checked the TV, it doesn't feature any DisplayPort or Dual Link DVI. I'ts unlikely that you will be able to move a 1080p signal at 120hz from a PC with that cable.

[cottontails2]

I meant to quote "WoodenMarker", sorry about that.

The monitor you suggested is about $550 that is a little much, do you think this monitor would be a good replacement? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043T7FKC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[WoodenMarker]

The monitor you suggested is about $550 that is a little much, do you think this monitor would be a good replacement? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043T7FKC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

They're not the same resolution. The reason why it's so expensive is because it's 1440p.

Don't allocate separate funds for each part and work with the budget as a whole. How much were you planning to spend total?

[cottontails2]

They're not the same resolution. The reason why it's so expensive is because it's 1440p.

Don't allocate separate funds for each part and work with the budget as a whole. How much were you planning to spend total?

Well i only have $1700 that i can spend right now, but if i wait a few months i could have more!

[WoodenMarker]

Well i only have $1700 that i can spend right now, but if i wait a few months i could have more!

In that case, get this instead: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/aoc-monitor-i2369v

[cottontails2]

In that case, get this instead: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/aoc-monitor-i2369v

I was looking towards having at least a 27" display, also was the asus monitor i linked you to a no go? What is your opinion on it?

[cottontails2]

Should i get this graphics card, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CUIVSNS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER over this one, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E5AEIKE/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER, is it necessary for what i need?

[WoodenMarker]

I was looking towards having at least a 27" display, also was the asus monitor i linked you to a no go? What is your opinion on it?

Pixels get quite large at 27" for 1080p. If you insist, there are cheaper options: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umhh6aa001

[WoodenMarker]

Should i get this graphics card, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CUIVSNS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER over this one, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E5AEIKE/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER, is it necessary for what i need?

That 770 is overpriced compared to the cheaper 770's available. The 770 will however, do the job just fine and there are cheaper options: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn770oc2gd

[GeTecknics]

Would a 750 watt psu work?

yes its fine its just the 8350 draws alot of power when you overclock so if you ever want a second gpu or a more powerful one it some overhead but either way you should be fine 

[cottontails2]

Thanks for all the help even though i was trying to save money, i ended up adding to the pricetag, i am very satisfied with all the parts and my build is going to be even better!