[Build Assistance] Story of the hopeless PC Builder.

RayBalls · July 23, 2014

Could you recommend what to change it to?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xgaming3

Dazza_the_Dragon · July 23, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xgaming3

American.. I can't find an Australian version Also with the RAM i'm not sure what is the wisest to go for.. Anyone help with this predicament?

July 23, 2014

American.. I can't find an Australian version Also with the RAM i'm not sure what is the wisest to go for.. Anyone help with this predicament?

I would stick with low profile ram so as to avoid any clearance issues with your current/future cpu cooler.

Something like this:

http://www.mwave.com.au/product/kingston-hyperx-fury-8gb-2x-4gb-ddr3-1866mhz-memory-blue-hx318c10fk28-ab54872

RayBalls · July 23, 2014

American.. I can't find an Australian version Also with the RAM i'm not sure what is the wisest to go for.. Anyone help with this predicament?

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a

Something like this

I'd Suggest this Cooler Because It just Rocks the House

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhu14s

brob · July 23, 2014

Final build I think! Please give a rating out of 10

7. It actually is quite a good build.

It would be better with G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory for the memory kit. These are lower profile modules that will fit under the Hyper 212 EVO fan. The Ripjaws would not fit without raising the fan on the cooler. Cost is the same.

The big issue is the size of the psu. While I am confident that the HCG 620 would run the system, according to Sapphire the TRI-X R9 290 requires a minimum 750W psu. In fact all manufacturers seem to be recommending 750W psu for their R9 290 which leads me to believe that there have been issues. If memory serves not too long ago the recommendation was for 650W. I would suggest EVGA 110-B2-0750-VR, Silverstone ST75F-P, or EVGA 220-G2-0750-XR.

You could save a bit getting Kingston SV300S37A/120G instead of the Crucial.

July 23, 2014

A single 290 isn't going to need 750W. You only need 850W for crossfire. The Antec will be fine.

You can see power consumption here (About half way down) - http://www.anandtech.com/show/7601/sapphire-radeon-r9-290-review-our-first-custom-cooled-290/5

Dazza_the_Dragon · July 24, 2014

Out of my current Antec Power Supply, EVGA 110-B2-0750-VR, Silverstone ST75F-P, or EVGA 220-G2-0750-XR, which would you guys recommend? If it is worthwhile I'll get the best.

Dazza_the_Dragon · July 24, 2014

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a

Something like this

I'd Suggest this Cooler Because It just Rocks the House

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhu14s

So get rid of my current CPU cooler and go with the noctua? Have both?

Dazza_the_Dragon · July 24, 2014

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Dazza_the_Dragon · July 24, 2014

This is what I am looking at for my build. Can you guys please tell me which of the two builds are better and what else is needed to be improved apart from a power supply! Thanks

MY OLD ONE:

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/LFyBGX

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpick...GX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($275.00 @ CPL Online)

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

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($150.00 @ CPL Online)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($109.00 @ CPL Online)

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.00 @ PLE Computers)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Centre Com)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($499.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.00 @ CPL Online)

Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($165.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $1627

MY NEW ONE:

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/JhDVmG

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/JhDVmG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($275.00 @ CPL Online)

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

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($195.00 @ CPL Online)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.00 @ CPL Online)

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Centre Com)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($499.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.00 @ CPL Online)

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

Total: $1623.00

brob · July 24, 2014

Out of my current Antec Power Supply, EVGA 110-B2-0750-VR, Silverstone ST75F-P, or EVGA 220-G2-0750-XR, which would you guys recommend? If it is worthwhile I'll get the best.

The "best" in that list is the EVGA 220-G2-0750-XR.

I like the second build mostly because I prefer Asus motherboards. Either build is good with a couple of quibbles. The first build should use the same o/s version as the second. Also in both builds the memory kit is not a good choice with the Hyper 212 EVO. I would suggest Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9 instead. The kit is actually a little less expensive. The big thing though is that the modules are under the nominal max module height for the cooler.

Dazza_the_Dragon · July 24, 2014

The "best" in that list is the EVGA 220-G2-0750-XR.

I like the second build mostly because I prefer Asus motherboards. Either build is good with a couple of quibbles. The first build should use the same o/s version as the second. Also in both builds the memory kit is not a good choice with the Hyper 212 EVO. I would suggest Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9 instead. The kit is actually a little less expensive. The big thing though is that the modules are under the nominal max module height for the cooler.

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/F4Xt99

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/F4Xt99/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($275.00 @ CPL Online)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ Centre Com)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($195.00 @ CPL Online)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($95.50 @ Centre Com)

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.00 @ Centre Com)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($499.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.00 @ CPL Online)

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

Total: $1632.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-25 09:29 EST+1000

July 24, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/F4Xt99

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/F4Xt99/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($275.00 @ CPL Online)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ Centre Com)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($195.00 @ CPL Online)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($95.50 @ Centre Com)

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.00 @ Centre Com)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($499.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.00 @ CPL Online)

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

Total: $1632.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-25 09:29 EST+1000

Apart from the SSD that looks good to me. The PSU is very good. It is a bit 'in between' power wise as you would only need 550/600W for a single gpu, and 850W for crossfire, so 750W is a bit in the middle. The extra wattage will help it to run quieter though so it's nothing to really bother about. The 10 year warranty is very nice too

If you can stretch another $19 then I would suggest the Crucial MX100 SSD. The V300 is pretty slow.

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct128mx100ssd1

Dazza_the_Dragon · July 25, 2014

Apart from the SSD that looks good to me. The PSU is very good. It is a bit 'in between' power wise as you would only need 550/600W for a single gpu, and 850W for crossfire, so 750W is a bit in the middle. The extra wattage will help it to run quieter though so it's nothing to really bother about. The 10 year warranty is very nice too

If you can stretch another $19 then I would suggest the Crucial MX100 SSD. The V300 is pretty slow.

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct128mx100ssd1

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/Znhwyc

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/Znhwyc/by_merchant/