First PC build

[wilsdawg]

Hi guys this is my very first post! Hope you all are doing well, I enjoy your videos very much linus! My computer will be used for gaming and school work. So I've come to a dilemma, I like the new Intel i5 4690k. The problem is I am not sure what motherboard to purchase for it, I want to get an Asus brand or Gigabyte. Based on your experiences which motherboards do you guys like best? My budget is 1500.  Thank you for the advice I appreciate it!

[Oshino Shinobu]

What currency? Location? Do you need a monitor, peripherals, OS etc.?

[AlwaysFSX]

@wilsdawg Is your budget 1500 potatoes, chickens, what? What do you need for your system?

[wilsdawg]

@AlwaysFSX My budget is $1500 and I was wondering what Z97 motherboard brand is reliable and has good features. 

[AlwaysFSX]

@AlwaysFSX My budget is $1500 and I was wondering what Z97 motherboard brand is reliable and has good features. 

*sigh*

Please just answer these five questions to make life easier

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.

[wilsdawg]

@AlwaysFSX oh sorry. 

 

1. My budget is $1500 and I live in the U.S. 

 

2. My computer will be used for gaming and school. For gaming I like RPGs and FPS games such as Final Fantasy, Skyrim, and I hope to play Destiny when it's released. For school I am majoring in Digital Forensics and Information Security. 

 

3. I will be using 1 monitor at 1080p, I want to start easy, and learn more about over clocking later on. 

 

4. I do need a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Also I am not sure which windows OS I want to start with. I was thinking about Windows 7. 

 

Sorry for the confusion I caused earlier. Thanks for the help!

[AlwaysFSX]

@AlwaysFSX oh sorry. 

 

1. My budget is $1500 and I live in the U.S. 

 

2. My computer will be used for gaming and school. For gaming I like RPGs and FPS games such as Final Fantasy, Skyrim, and I hope to play Destiny when it's released. For school I am majoring in Digital Forensics and Information Security. 

 

3. I will be using 1 monitor at 1080p, I want to start easy, and learn more about over clocking later on. 

 

4. I do need a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Also I am not sure which windows OS I want to start with. I was thinking about Windows 7. 

 

Sorry for the confusion I caused earlier. Thanks for the help!

You can quote people by the way Bottom left corner of the post that you'd be quoting.

 

Do you already have a 1080p monitor or do you need one?

[wilsdawg]

You can quote people by the way Bottom left corner of the post that you'd be quoting.

 

Do you already have a 1080p monitor or do you need one?

 

I don't have a 1080p monitor, and thanks lol. 

[AlwaysFSX]

I don't have a 1080p monitor, and thanks lol. 

Okay, off I go to find a list of parts.

[AlwaysFSX]

I don't have a 1080p monitor, and thanks lol. 

This is the list I've come up with.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($123.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Micro Center)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($67.98 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.92 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($309.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ NCIX US)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($92.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Acer G227HQLbi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($109.99 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($124.13 @ Amazon)

Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse  ($72.78 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1474.69

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

[wilsdawg]

This is the list I've come up with.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($123.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Micro Center)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($67.98 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.92 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($309.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ NCIX US)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($92.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Acer G227HQLbi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($109.99 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($124.13 @ Amazon)

Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse  ($72.78 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1474.69

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Awesome thanks for the help, I was thinking of getting the gtx 780 or r9 290. What do you think?

[AlwaysFSX]

Awesome thanks for the help, I was thinking of getting the gtx 780 or r9 290. What do you think?

You'd have to spent a bit more, but between the two I would go with a 290 because they're essentially the same performance but a 290 is cheaper.

[wilsdawg]

You'd have to spent a bit more, but between the two I would go with a 290 because they're essentially the same performance but a 290 is cheaper.

 

Hey thank you for the help!

[AlwaysFSX]

Hey thank you for the help!

No problem, if you've got any more questions then feel free to ask.