First gaming PC build

[aesthetics]

Hello guys

 

In October I will be starting my Computer Science degree and I decided to finally build my own computer as I currently only use a laptop atm and I hate working on laptops.

 

I know I don't really need a powerful computer for Computer Science but I do enjoy producing graphics and messing about with C4D and Photoshop. Also I will be gaming on it in my spare time so I thought lets just build a good looking and performing PC.

 

Here is where I need you guys, I have gathered a list with all the parts for my computer and I just need your thoughts of it and if I may run into compatibility issues e.g. push/pull h100i won't fit in the case with the given mobo etc. 

 

List:

 

CPU - i7 4770K (will get 4790K if it comes out on 2nd of June)

Mobo - ROG Z97 Hero with Front base bundle

RAM - 16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro (red) 2133

GPU - EVGA 780ti SC ACX

Cooler - H100i with red SP120's push/pull (purely for looks, potentially OC the cpu later on)

Case - Corsair 750D

SSD - Samsung 840 EVO 500GB

HDD - 2TB Seagate Barracuda

PSU - Corsair AX860

Monitor - 24" Asus VG248QE

Keyboard - Corsair K70 Cherry mx red

Mice - Corsair M65

Speakers - Corsair SP2500

Headphones - ROG Asus Orion

Fans - Replace the rear stock 750D with an AF140 red (exhaust), Mount the H100i at the top in push/pull config (exhaust), white corsair 120 led on the bottom next to the psu (intake), keep the stock front fans in 750D as intake.

LED's - NZXT white sleeved LED 200cm

 

Those are all the parts I have gathered and I think will look pretty good together. What do you guys think of this configuration? Will the h100i in push/pull fit in my 750D or will the Z97 Hero get in the way? what do you think of the white LED's, I was thinking to get red LED's instead.

Please feel free to leave your opinion and any suggestions.

 

Thank you for reading my thread.

 

 

[nokturrduk84]

Looks very good. Don't change anything. I say it, because lots of people, especially fanboys come and suggest worse parts than author has chosen.

[Rashy]

Nice build, dont worry i wont change anything. If you can afford it we wont change it... hopefully. Welcome to pc gaming bro. 

 

EDIT: I dont know about the push/pull will get in the way but white LED's fo sho'(for sure)

[Adnanklink]

I like it! though I have that lighting kit and I am not a fan, maybe look into the alchemy strips that linus is so fond of.

[Izaya Orihara]

Looks very good. Don't change anything. I say it, because lots of people, especially fanboys come and suggest worse parts than author has chosen.

Wait you are warning people that fanboys will come... 

[Rashy]

I like it! though I have that lighting kit and I am not a fan, maybe look into the alchemy strips that linus is so fond of.

*cough cough*

[Izaya Orihara]

Looks good but I'd like to know what you budget for the pc alone is. Also what it is for the pheripherals alone. 

[aesthetics]

Looks very good. Don't change anything. I say it, because lots of people, especially fanboys come and suggest worse parts than author has chosen.

Thanks can't wait to build this! Its good to get other peoples opinions. I will most likely keep it as it is with the potential upgrade of 4790K if it doesn't get delayed.

 

Nice build, dont worry i wont change anything. If you can afford it we wont change it... hopefully. Welcome to pc gaming bro. 

 

EDIT: I dont know about the push/pull will get in the way but white LED's fo sho'(for sure)

Thank you bro, maybe we could play together once I build it.

[Rashy]

Thanks can't wait to build this! Its good to get other peoples opinions. I will most likely keep it as it is with the potential upgrade of 4790K if it doesn't get delayed.

 

Thank you bro, maybe we could play together once I build it.

Hoorah, pls dont play anything demanding, my pc is still puny

[aesthetics]

Looks good but I'd like to know what you budget for the pc alone is. Also what it is for the pheripherals alone. 

well my budget would be around £2500 which I have currently hit including some other minor items which I didn't mention (mouse pad, hdmi/dvi cables, zip ties etc).

[Thebman712]

thoses parts seem good, the only thing i would say is maybe not get as big of a ssd

 

lots of people might tel you to get 2 780 instead of a 780ti, but it will have better upgrade options as you dont have 1 slot used for sli already

[aesthetics]

thoses parts seem good, the only thing i would say is maybe not get as big of a ssd

 

lots of people might tel you to get 2 780 instead of a 780ti, but it will have better upgrade options as you dont have 1 slot used for sli already

I wanted to get a large SSD to run most of the software on it and maybe some games that I will be playing frequently. I originally was planning to get the same SSD but 250GB version, I wasn't sure how much space I will have left and my budget allowed me to get the 500GB. Regarding the GPU I may get a second 780ti in the future but as of now I think 780ti will do me more than good and will perform alot better on games that are not SLI optimised.

[Thebman712]

I wanted to get a large SSD to run most of the software on it and maybe some games that I will be playing frequently. I originally was planning to get the same SSD but 250GB version, I wasn't sure how much space I will have left and my budget allowed me to get the 500GB. Regarding the GPU I may get a second 780ti in the future but as of now I think 780ti will do me more than good and will perform alot better on games that are not SLI optimised.

exactly, with 2 780s you couldnt really add another, good choices 

[Izaya Orihara]

well my budget would be around £2500 which I have currently hit including some other minor items which I didn't mention (mouse pad, hdmi/dvi cables, zip ties etc).

Ok then have a look at this 

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/KkJKcf

Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/KkJKcf/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/KkJKcf/benchmarks/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£233.99 @ Aria PC) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  (£64.38 @ Aria PC) 

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£164.36 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£102.44 @ Amazon UK) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£190.60 @ Aria PC) 

Storage: Western Digital Red 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£113.99 @ Aria PC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  (£529.99 @ Novatech) 

Case: NZXT H440 (Red/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  (£91.73 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£83.93 @ Aria PC) 

Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  (£447.92 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Other: Corsair K70 in black with a red backligth and cherry mx browns. (The best cherry keys IMO) (£107.90)

Other: Corsair Vengance 2100 wireless gaming headset (£99.10)

Other: Logictech G 502 ( I love mine)  (£60.19)

Other: Steel Series QCK mousemat (£7.01)

Other: Corsair SP 2500 (£154.86)

Other: 3x Be quiet! Silent Wings 2 (£49.85)

Total: £2502.24

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-28 15:25 BST+0100)

 

If you wonder why used certain parts just qoute me and ask me. I have personal experience with almost all the products I suggested.