First Build! Need Suggestions

[sloth]

I'm 15, from Aussie and building my own gaming computer very soon, im so excited . Unfortunately, I need some help. Trying to go for the $1600- $1800 range :L the lower the better

 

So far, I've narrowed down to the following parts

P.S Really want a black/red coloured build Want it to look good and work fantastic and quietly. I have no idea how to overclock a cpu, but would like to give it a shot. Mostly will be playing games such as CS:GO, BF4 etc. More of an Intel guy  

 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3yBao

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($269.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($45.00 @ CPL Online) 

Motherboard:  MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($192.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($108.00 @ CPL Online) 

Video Card:  MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($445.00 @ CPL Online) 

Case:  NZXT H440 (Red/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($158.00 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply:  EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($125.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ CPL Online) 

Monitor:  BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($199.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Total: $1785.00

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

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[SAV1OUR]

better use the quote button if you need some more help

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory:  Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($109.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  ($429.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case:  NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($158.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply:  Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($189.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor:  AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($199.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1772.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-26 00:23 EST+1000)

[CCap]

Honestly the build you have is excellent.

 

The only thing that I would consider changing if this was my build, would be that I would spend the extra $50 to get a GTX 770. Other than that, enjoy the PC!  :lol:

[SeanAngelo]

you dont need a h100i if you're not gonna be overclocking.

 

and get a gtx 770 instead,

[FMA]

better use the quote button if you need some more help

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear)

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Memory:  Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($109.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($67.00 @ CPL Online)

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  ($429.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Case:  NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($158.00 @ CPL Online)

Power Supply:  Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($189.00 @ CPL Online)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ CPL Online)

Monitor:  AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($199.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $1772.00

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-26 00:23 EST+1000)

 

 

 

To sloth that's a fantastic build, but IMO the 270x isnt the best option for your budget.

 

Sorry sloth I know this is your thread, but since SAV1OUR recommended this I wanted to ask him a questions. Is the 990FXA-UD3 a good motherboard for overclocking an FX-6300? I know the Asus motherboards are renowned for OC's but they dont fit my colour scheme.

[SAV1OUR]

To sloth that's a fantastic build, but IMO the 270x isnt the best option for your budget.

 

Sorry sloth I know this is your thread, but since SAV1OUR recommended this I wanted to ask him a questions. Is the 990FXA-UD3 a good motherboard for overclocking an FX-6300? I know the Asus motherboards are renowned for OC's but they dont fit my colour scheme.

its a amazing motherboard more then capable of Ocing a 6300 i went with it because its a good budget board and has a nice gray/black color layout

[WoodenMarker]

What's the system being used for?

Why 8.1 Pro? 

Do post the permalink if you're using pcpartpicker.

[Faceman]

@sloth

     I am going to assume that this is a gaming build.  When I do a build, I always go for the most performance for the lowest possible cost without considering looks.  I go for pure performance, functionality and utility.  If you want to spend more for better looking parts, that is up to you, just be aware that you are spending additional money for aesthetics and not performance.

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($269.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($619.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: Enermax 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: ViewSonic VA2249S 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($138.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1733.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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I went with an Intel i5-4670k because it is an incredibly strong gaming CPU as well as being powerful enough to handle everything without bottlenecks.  You could go less expensive if you went AMD.

 

The Hyper 212 EVO is an incredibly powerful CPU cooler that gives you amazing results for very little price.  Even if you don't overclock, it is nice to have because it is more quiet and better performing than the stock cooler.

 

Motherboard doesn't impact performance, it is just about which features one has over another.  This mobo is middle-range and will overclock well, and has all the features you could ever need.  Don't spend more than you have to.

 

For gaming, the speed of the RAM is not too important.  The sweet spot is typically 8GB, 1600mhz, 9-9-9-24, 1.5v.  The one I select is 1866mhz because it is only a few dollars more.

 

You will want an SSD + HDD.  SSD for your operating system and to manage your C drive, HDD for your media and the bulk of your games.  There are more expensive SSDs out there, but my build is for price to performance which is what this SSD delivers.

Western Digital blue is a good quality HDD and is inexpensive.

 

For gaming, the graphics card is the most important component.  Nothing impacts performance more than the GPU.  I always urge people to spend as much as possible on this component in order to get the best in-game results.  You can save some money by going R9 290 if you would like, it is a very comparable GPU that is less expensive.

 

The way I manage to fit this top of the line GPU into the budget, is by going with a less expensive case.  Case doesn't impact in-game performance, so going with a less expensive case that still works and can be upgraded with high quality case fans is the route I often advise to people.  You do have a little bit of room left in your budget to go with a nicer case if you would like.

 

     This PSU I have never seen before, but it is very reasonably priced, and semi-modular.  PSU is another component that doesn't impact performance.  While it is not a good idea to skimp out on this part, there is no benefit to going overkill.  For a functional, low-price PSU you want to go with 80+ bronze certified, 600W or more.  semi-modularity is a nice convenient perk that helps with cable management. There are more expensive and higher efficiency rated PSUs out there, but I personally like spending as little as possible for what I know works, which allows me to get a stronger GPU that will actually impact my in-game performance.

 

The monitor I selected is a nice IPS panel monitor from a big company with a low 5ms response time that is 21.5".  There is a 23" monitor of the same type for $30 more if you would like.

 

This is my opinion for the best option of a price to performance type of build.  You can save even more money and get similar performance if you wanted to go AMD CPU and GPU.  This is what that would look like:

 

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

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($135.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($499.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: Enermax 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: ViewSonic VA2249S 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($138.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1519.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-26 12:46 EST+1000)

[sloth]

Is the price difference of 270X and 770 worth it?

[Faceman]

Is the price difference of 270X and 770 worth it?

You need to quote someone in order for them to see that you have replied.  The 270X and 770 are two very different cards.  The 270X is more in line with a GTX760, whereas the GTX 770 is comparable to the R9 280X.

 

Do some research and look for benchmarks that use the specific monitor resolution that you intend to play with.  Checking benchmarks is the best way to see what kind of real-world, in-game performance you will get.

 

Nothing impacts in-game performance more than the GPU, and with your budget, you have the means to get a very powerful GPU.  You can spend your money the way you would like to, but to get the absolute best performance, you need to invest in a GPU.  For a single 1080p monitor and your budget, the lowest I would personally go is a GTX770 or R9 280X.  You do have the means to go one step above and go for the 780/290 if you deem necessary.  Do research, check out benchmarks.

[sloth]

You need to quote someone in order for them to see that you have replied.  The 270X and 770 are two very different cards.  The 270X is more in line with a GTX760, whereas the GTX 770 is comparable to the R9 280X.

 

Do some research and look for benchmarks that use the specific monitor resolution that you intend to play with.  Checking benchmarks is the best way to see what kind of real-world, in-game performance you will get.

 

Nothing impacts in-game performance more than the GPU, and with your budget, you have the means to get a very powerful GPU.  You can spend your money the way you would like to, but to get the absolute best performance, you need to invest in a GPU.  For a single 1080p monitor and your budget, the lowest I would personally go is a GTX770 or R9 280X.  You do have the means to go one step above and go for the 780/290 if you deem necessary.  Do research, check out benchmarks.

Although i can get a powerful GPU, I doubt i would use it to its full potential.

[Faceman]

Although i can get a powerful GPU, I doubt i would use it to its full potential.

What is the purpose of your build?  If it is gaming, then you will want the most powerful GPU possible so that you can play upcoming games, and not just the games that are out today.