Trying to build for the first time. Need help

[DayOldPizza]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.00 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($87.31 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($379.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($86.66 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($0.00) 

Total: $1096.92

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-12 16:05 EDT-0400

 

Got Windows from MS Dreamspark.

 

I would appreciate it if you guys look this build over and critique it. I'm especially concerned about the CPU cooler, motherboard, and power supply since I just chose those off of a list.

 

Also, what are your thoughts on 21:9 monitors?

 

[skullbringer]

Build looks alright so far.

 

You might want to add like a 1TB HDD for storage. The psu is a bit overkill for a single gpu system, you could go with a slightly cheaper like 600W solution, as long as it is from a trusted brand.

[DayOldPizza]

Build looks alright so far.

 

You might want to add like a 1TB HDD for storage. The psu is a bit overkill for a single gpu system, you could go with a slightly cheaper like 600W solution, as long as it is from a trusted brand.

Thanks! I have a 1TB external HD that I intend to use instead of in internal HD.

 

As for the PSU, I would like to be able to add a second GPU some time in the future. 

[AdsStan]

looks good if you are on a budget i would go for an AMD FX series Processor but overall looks good a better CPU cooler is the corsair H80i or H100i

[skullbringer]

Thanks! I have a 1TB external HD that I intend to use instead of in internal HD.

 

As for the PSU, I would like to be able to add a second GPU some time in the future. 

 

If you want to go for dual 290s in the future you might go with a 850W solution instead, those are pretty power hungry, especially when you overclock them

[AdsStan]

Thanks! I have a 1TB external HD that I intend to use instead of in internal HD.

 

As for the PSU, I would like to be able to add a second GPU some time in the future. 

if you get a second GPU you need an AMD R9 290 and run them in Cross fire for better performance your PSU looks fine to me tho

[AdsStan]

If you want to go for dual 290s in the future you might go with a 850W solution instead, those are pretty power hungry, especially when you overclock them

true dat bro

[givingtnt]

Thanks! I have a 1TB external HD that I intend to use instead of in internal HD.

 

As for the PSU, I would like to be able to add a second GPU some time in the future. 

humm 1tb external hardrive only ? if you find a 50-55$ to spend on an internal one. I recommend using that and the external one has backup:

 

Seagate: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003

Western Digital: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex

 

(I give you both since I don't really want to bother with the '' wich brand is the best '' thing  ) and personally. they both served me well.

[AdsStan]

humm 1tb external hardrive only ? if you find a 50-55$ to spend on an internal one. I recommend using that and the external one has backup:

 

Seagate: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003

Western Digital: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex

 

(I give you both since I don't really want to bother with the wich brand is good thing  )

yeh you should get an internal HDD

 

Also i prefer WD but seagate make equally good HDD's 

[givingtnt]

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DayOldPizza

I also recommend you keep your wattage at 750W for a psu. no need to go higher has wattage won't go higher that 700W with 2 cards (actually 427+250= max of 677W )  

 

Edit: you don't nessesarly need a fully modular psu for your build either here is a cheaper one from evga also: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b10750vr

[DayOldPizza]

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DayOldPizza

I also recommend you keep your wattage at 750W for a psu. no need to go higher has wattage won't go higher that 700W with 2 cards (actually 427+250= max of 677W )  

 

Edit: you don't nessesarly need a fully modular psu for your build either here is a cheaper one from evga also: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b10750vr

The PSU you suggested has a lower efficiency rating though =S

[givingtnt]

The PSU you suggested has a lower efficiency rating though =S

uh does that really import to you ? (personally. as long has it is 80+ bronze rated im fine )

[brob]

@DayOldPizza,

 

A few suggestions.

 

A Hyper 212 EVO cpu cooler. Less expensive. Quieter. Very good cooling.

 

An ATX motherboard. It will look better in the case and offers some more expansion slots.

 

A slightly less expensive ssd.

 

A much better psu. Has a 10 year warranty (don't forget to register). GPU manufacturers are quite varied in the minimum size of psu being recommended. Based on the gpu you selected 750W is sufficient for two gpu.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 Guard-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.31 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB TurboDuo Video Card ($379.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($0.00)
Total: $1090.25
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-12 16:28 EDT-0400

[DayOldPizza]

@DayOldPizza,

 

A few suggestions.

 

A Hyper 212 EVO cpu cooler. Less expensive. Quieter. 

 

Very good cooling. An ATX motherboard. It will look better in the case and offers some more expansion slots.

 

A slightly less expensive ssd.

 

A much better psu. Has a 10 year warranty (don't forget to register). GPU manufacturers are quite varied in the minimum size of psu being recommended. Based on the gpu you selected 750W is sufficient for two gpu.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)

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

Motherboard: MSI Z97 Guard-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.31 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($73.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB TurboDuo Video Card ($379.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ Amazon)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($0.00)

Total: $1090.25

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-12 16:28 EDT-0400

 

Thanks

[DayOldPizza]

@DayOldPizza,

 

A few suggestions.

 

A Hyper 212 EVO cpu cooler. Less expensive. Quieter. Very good cooling.

 

An ATX motherboard. It will look better in the case and offers some more expansion slots.

 

A slightly less expensive ssd.

 

A much better psu. Has a 10 year warranty (don't forget to register). GPU manufacturers are quite varied in the minimum size of psu being recommended. Based on the gpu you selected 750W is sufficient for two gpu.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)

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

Motherboard: MSI Z97 Guard-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.31 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($73.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB TurboDuo Video Card ($379.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ Amazon)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($0.00)

Total: $1090.25

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-12 16:28 EDT-0400

 

So if I use the ATX board, the power needed for crossfire increases from 677W to 687W. Is my PSU still okay with this change?

[brob]

So if I use the ATX board, the power needed for crossfire increases from 677W to 687W. Is my PSU still okay with this change?

 

It is only 10W more and should be ok. If you would like a larger cushion consider the EVGA 220-G2-0850-XR. I think it is about $15 more.