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Hello LTT Community!

 

Before all, I would like to say how excited I am to be apart of this community. I love to watch Linus, and his brutally honest reviews of tech products.

 

Quick Disclaimer, I am very much new to building rigs. My build is from roughly a month of planning, and even then it could be extremely bad. This is why I am here with the great community of LTT. I'm sure you guys will point your fingers in the right direction for me.

 

Thanks!

 

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1. Budget & Location

 

My budget is $2,000. This includes peripherals!

 

Location is New Jersey, United States.

 

NOTE: If need be, I don't mind going at most $2,100. Only if it is worth it.

 

2. Aim

 

My aim for this build is straight forward. I am NOT trying to overclock at all. I am very much new to PC in general (Been an Apple, don't hate me!) and I don't know the slightest of clues on overclocking. Even with Linus's Overclocking Guide, I still feel uncomfortable trying.

 

So with that set aside, I want my PC to play most games on Ultra, 1080P (don't want to move up on resolution just yet, I'm comfortable with 1080P), and able to do light Photoshop work for web design. On top of that I may touch on video, BUT nothing too serious. Mainly gaming, and designing the web as I go.

 

Also, I am very much considering creating my PC with a Hackintosh extension. I really like the Mac OS X (but very much agree with how horrible the specs are for the price, plus the lack of gaming). So I would like a Hackintosh, where I can do my Photoshop work on, and a Windows side, so I can get my gaming on.

 

I hope I made that quite clear.

 

3. Monitors

 

I'm looking for only one 1080P monitor. For now, I do not want to add more monitors, no mounting, or any of that jazz. Just one monitor, for now.

 

4. Peripherals

 

My peripherals are included in the parts I've picked below. Feedback on this would be greatly appreciated.

 

I already have Windows 8 retail disk. However if Windows 7 is greatly recommended, I'd be happy to make that change. 

 

5. Why are you upgrading?

 

I'm sure you guys see this a lot. I'm upgrading because I never thought PC was superior to that of consoles, nor the Mac platform (yes, after saying this I much want to kill myself too). So I had ended up selling my 2010 iMac, for a pre-built rig from a friend of mine.

 

My brother built his own PC, which I helped him with (thank to Linus and instruction manuals), and fell in love with that feeling.

 

Pretty much the reason why I want to upgrade my current PC. Which the specs are as so:

 

Processor: AMD FX-4130 Quad-Core Processor 3.80GHz

 

Memory (RAM): Ballistix 8.00 GB (not sure the speed on these sticks)

 

Motherboard: M5A78L-M/USB3 by Asus

 

Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 660 Windforce by Gigabyte

 

SSD/HDD: 120GB Samsung EVO (recently purchased), and a 1TB Blue Cavier WD

 

PSU: Corsair 750W Bronze certified. (I had a 650 with this rig but it died on me.)

 

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With all that set aside this is my desired build, and with your help it can be better. :)

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($233.96 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($92.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($80.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case  ($167.26 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($249.23 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: ROCCAT Ryos MK Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($74.70 @ Amazon) 
Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel Headset  ($69.97 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2104.03

 

If you guys can save me money, please do. :)

 

Thank you very much!

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Your build isn't very well balanced, check this out instead (with your peripherals it should come to under 2000$):

 

Setup Video -----------Peasant Crushing Specs----------- 4K Benchmarks


-CPU- i7 3930k @4.8GHz 1.4v -Mobo- Asus Rampage IV Extreme -GPUs- 2x GTX Titan Hydrocopper SLI -RAM- 32GB (8x4GB) Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz -Storage- 500GB Samsung 840 SSD | 2TB WD Green HDD


-Monitors- 3x BenQ XL2420T | 1x Dell U2713HM -Mouse- Steelseries Rival -Keyboard- Corsair K70 Cherry MX Brown -Headphones- Audio Techinca ATH-M50 -Microphone- RØDE NT1-A

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I would try to get a 780 in that budget.

Maybe one less hard drive, less expensive case or something like that.

PC: 4770K @ 4.0 GHz --- Maximus VI Hero --- 8 GB 2133 MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro --- EVGA 780 TI Classified @ 1300 MHz --- Samsung Evo 250 GB --- Corsair RM 750 --- Corsair Carbide Air 540 --- CM Storm Rapid-I (MX Blues with PMK Evergreen Keycaps) --- Windows XP --- Razer Naga --- Custom Loop Parts: 380I, EKWB 780 Classy Waterblock and Backplate, 240mm and 360mm XT45, Swiftech MCP655, EKWB multi option reservoir, Mayhems Pastel Red, Primochill Primoflex Advanced Clear Tubing, 5 SP 120 Quiet Editions --- Mobile: Surface Pro 3 (i5 128gb) with JD40 (MX Clears) and Microsoft Sculpt Mouse --- Galaxy S6

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Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($118.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 CS:GO Headset  ($64.36 @ Amazon) 
Other: korean 1440p ($350.00)
Total: $2017.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
 

Your build isn't very well balanced, check this out instead (with your peripherals it should come to under 2000$):

 

Can you just link the PCP link instead of the video http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zmb3mG

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Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ NCIX US) 


Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 


Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($469.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (Red) ATX Full Tower Case  ($111.00 @ Amazon) 


Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($135.00 @ Newegg) 

Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 47.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.98 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 47.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.98 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 47.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.98 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 47.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.98 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 47.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.98 @ OutletPC) 

Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($100.00 @ NCIX US) 

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($74.70 @ Amazon) 

Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset  ($76.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1931.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

The fans are optional, but it's something I picked for the aesthetic.

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You guys respond quickly.

 

I would try to get a 780 in that budget.

Maybe one less hard drive, less expensive case or something like that.

 

I want the extra hard drive for Hackintosh. Trying to have Mac and Windows on one system. I already have 1 SSD, so I need 2 HDD. Since I'm selling my current rig minus the SSD.

 

Your build isn't very well balanced.

 

Can you explain? This way I'd know where I went wrong and learn from it.

 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($234.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($162.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($469.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (Red) ATX Full Tower Case  ($111.00 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($135.00 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 47.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 47.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 47.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 47.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 47.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.98 @ OutletPC) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($100.00 @ NCIX US) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($74.70 @ Amazon) 
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset  ($76.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1966.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
The fans are totally optional, but it's something I picked for the aesthetic.

 

 

I don't think that motherboard is compatible with Hackintosh. Thanks though!

 

Thanks!

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Can you just link the PCP link instead of the video http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zmb3mG

But I worked hard on that video :(

Plus I explain why I chose each part...

Setup Video -----------Peasant Crushing Specs----------- 4K Benchmarks


-CPU- i7 3930k @4.8GHz 1.4v -Mobo- Asus Rampage IV Extreme -GPUs- 2x GTX Titan Hydrocopper SLI -RAM- 32GB (8x4GB) Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz -Storage- 500GB Samsung 840 SSD | 2TB WD Green HDD


-Monitors- 3x BenQ XL2420T | 1x Dell U2713HM -Mouse- Steelseries Rival -Keyboard- Corsair K70 Cherry MX Brown -Headphones- Audio Techinca ATH-M50 -Microphone- RØDE NT1-A

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Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($118.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 CS:GO Headset  ($64.36 @ Amazon) 
Other: korean 1440p ($350.00)
Total: $2017.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
 

 

Can you just link the PCP link instead of the video http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zmb3mG

 

You forgot the monitor - Never mind, this ^^

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