Jump to content

Small gaming/CAD powerhouse, with upgrade in near future.

ForzaPC
By ForzaPC
in New Builds and Planning
 Share
Posted

Hi guys,

 

I'm planning to build a new computer for gaming and some CAD/CAE work. My plan is to build a future proof system (well, more or less). Currently i'm running an almost 6 year old system with an E6750 and 8800GT's in SLI. It was pretty beastly back in those days, but it just cannot run current games as fluently as I would like them to. 

 

For the new system my wishes are that it has to be small and (near) silent. I will be using my current monitor (Samsung 2232BW, 1680x1050) for the time being. But it will be upgraded along with the graphics card when the new 8 series from Nvidia are available (Gsync ftw :D ). And by then maybe a nice diy custom case.

 

 
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $334.99 @ NCIX US 
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i) | $97.16 @ Amazon 
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97I Gaming AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97igamingac) | $169.99 @ Newegg 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy16gx3m2a2400c11r) | $174.98 @ NCIX US 
**Storage** | [Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256mx100ssd1) | $109.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n760tf2gd5oc) | $246.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**Case** | [Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011047ww) | $84.99 @ Amazon 
**Power Supply** | [Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm650) | $104.99 @ Amazon 
 | | **Total**
 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1324.08
 
As said above, the 760 will be more then adequate for the time being (on my current monitor). Had a 750Ti in mind, but you get WatchDogs included with the 760 which equalizes the price difference (in Holland at least). It will however be upgraded to a 880 when it's available and at the same time a nice monitor with Gsync.
 
So what do you think? Would you change anything?

 

With regards, ForzaPC.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

its all good.

My PC

[ I5 4690k (no oc) - Gigabyte Z97 D3H - 8GB Ram - Sapphire R9 280X Vapor-X ]

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Changed the MSI Z97i Gaming for the Asus Z97i Plus. The Asus will get the 4790k to 4,5Ghz or so and will it be much easier to do nice cable management. The 760 will be replaced by a 750Ti TF. Will be good enough for my monitor I think?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

No such thing as future proof. 

What kind of projects are you working on?

The psu is overkill. The system would easily run off of the rm450. 

If you're shopping in Holland, don't use the US pcparpicker and link us to where you're actually shopping instead. It would also hep to know your budget.

 

Changed the MSI Z97i Gaming for the Asus Z97i Plus. The Asus will get the 4790k to 4,5Ghz or so and will it be much easier to do nice cable management. The 760 will be replaced by a 750Ti TF. Will be good enough for my monitor I think?

Good enough for what? The 750 Ti is quite the downgrade. 

You need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Well with future proof, I mean more like "fast enough for a while". CAD will not be the main purpose, but I hate slow computers when having some fun with Inventor or NX (just basicmodeling for personal use and some simulations)

 

The 750Ti will be temporary, I want to put in the 880 when it is available. Or if it isn't a significant step forward I can put in a 780 Ti, which will hopefully be reduced in price by then. My current monitor is 1680x1050, should be easy enough for the 750Ti.

 

Wensenlijst Klein van ForzaPC

 

I don't really have a limited budget, I just want a solid base for the 880 (or whatever will be the high end model). Together with the graphics card I will upgrade my monitor.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

 

No such thing as future proof. 

What kind of projects are you working on?

The psu is overkill. The system would easily run off of the rm450. 

If you're shopping in Holland, don't use the US pcparpicker and link us to where you're actually shopping instead. It would also hep to know your budget.

 

Good enough for what? The 750 Ti is quite the downgrade. 

You need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them.

 

 Whoops, didn't quote you in the reply above  :) .

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Well with future proof, I mean more like "fast enough for a while". CAD will not be the main purpose, but I hate slow computers when having some fun with Inventor or NX (just basicmodeling for personal use and some simulations)

The 750Ti will be temporary, I want to put in the 880 when it is available. Or if it isn't a significant step forward I can put in a 780 Ti, which will hopefully be reduced in price by then. My current monitor is 1680x1050, should be easy enough for the 750Ti.

Wensenlijst Klein van ForzaPC

I don't really have a limited budget, I just want a solid base for the 880 (or whatever will be the high end model). Together with the graphics card I will upgrade my monitor.

If what you're shooting for is silence, you'd definitely want to stay away from Corsair fans. 

Rough budget? Is value not an issue? 

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

If what you're shooting for is silence, you'd definitely want to stay away from Corsair fans. 

Rough budget? Is value not an issue? 

 

My first post says it all really.

 

Hi guys,

 

I'm planning to build a new computer for gaming and some CAD/CAE work. My plan is to build a future proof system (well, more or less). Currently i'm running an almost 6 year old system with an E6750 and 8800GT's in SLI. It was pretty beastly back in those days, but it just cannot run current games as fluently as I would like them to. 

 

For the new system my wishes are that it has to be small and (near) silent. I will be using my current monitor (Samsung 2232BW, 1680x1050) for the time being. But it will be upgraded along with the graphics card when the new 8 series from Nvidia are available (Gsync ftw :D ). And by then maybe a nice diy custom case.

 

 
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $334.99 @ NCIX US 
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i) | $97.16 @ Amazon 
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97I Gaming AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97igamingac) | $169.99 @ Newegg 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy16gx3m2a2400c11r) | $174.98 @ NCIX US 
**Storage** | [Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256mx100ssd1) | $109.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n760tf2gd5oc) | $246.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**Case** | [Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011047ww) | $84.99 @ Amazon 
**Power Supply** | [Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm650) | $104.99 @ Amazon 
 | | **Total**
 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1324.08
 
As said above, the 760 will be more then adequate for the time being (on my current monitor). Had a 750Ti in mind, but you get WatchDogs included with the 760 which equalizes the price difference (in Holland at least). It will however be upgraded to a 880 when it's available and at the same time a nice monitor with Gsync.
 
So what do you think? Would you change anything?

 

With regards, ForzaPC.

 

So in short:

 

Quiet (silent is the goal)

Solid base for new Nvidia high end graphics card.

As small as possible (m-itx or m-atx)

No real budget, just good value.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

My first post says it all really.

So in short:

Quiet (silent is the goal)

Solid base for new Nvidia high end graphics card.

As small as possible (m-itx or m-atx)

No real budget, just good value.

Recommended edits: http://nl.hardware.info/wensenlijst/producten/219304-195463-220716-86708-180540-183456-205339-198271-192888-220848

You might want to wait till October for 200mm Noctua fans. 

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

 

Recommended edits: http://nl.hardware.info/wensenlijst/producten/219304-195463-220716-86708-180540-183456-205339-198271-192888-220848

You might want to wait till October for 200mm Noctua fans. 

 

 

To be clear, I don't have a "limited" budget. I want a high end computer that will be updated with an top-end 8-series when they arrive. And the list you made is a great optimization, but not really what i'm looking for tbh  ;) . I made some changes, primarily the case, psu and memory. And I would like to know what would be the best choice regarding the memory and psu.

 

I really like the Adata XPG V2 Gold memory, but there are 2 models available: 16Gb (2x8Gb) 2400Mhz CL11 (€148) and 16Gb (2x8Gb) 1600Mhz CL9 (€134). Which one would you choose and why?

 

Also I read some negative reviews about the RM-series from Corsair so I went with the Seasonic X-650 (KM3) V2. It's rather expensive, very good apparently, but expensive. Are there any other options that are very quiet, fully modular and very well build?

 

Click for the new config: Wishlist ForzaPC

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

To be clear, I don't have a "limited" budget. I want a high end computer that will be updated with an top-end 8-series when they arrive. And the list you made is a great optimization, but not really what i'm looking for tbh  ;) . I made some changes, primarily the case, psu and memory. And I would like to know what would be the best choice regarding the memory and psu.

I really like the Adata XPG V2 Gold memory, but there are 2 models available: 16Gb (2x8Gb) 2400Mhz CL11 (€148) and 16Gb (2x8Gb) 1600Mhz CL9 (€134). Which one would you choose and why?

Also I read some negative reviews about the RM-series from Corsair so I went with the Seasonic X-650 (KM3) V2. It's rather expensive, very good apparently, but expensive. Are there any other options that are very quiet, fully modular and very well build?

 

Click for the new config: Wishlist ForzaPC

I'd go for the cheaper kit--not much of a difference between the two. Both are still worse than the ram I suggested. 

The rm series is fine. It's just that they use mediocre caps for a product being advertised as high end. 

Your new list is quite worse than what I suggested.. 

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing New Builds and Planning

×