First Solo Build/Gaming+ Rig

[Snoogans2you]

First off, pics: http://imgur.com/a/twj3T

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fFQqNG

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.93 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: MSI Z97M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($157.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.98 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($365.91 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition 63.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.04 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition 37.9 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition 37.9 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($16.93 @ Amazon)

The story is pretty straight forward. Gaming is my passion. I bought an Xbox One after having a 360 since it came out, and while I love the XB1 as an all-around media/gaming device, I was disappointed with "next gen" graphics that it produces. I decided that rather get a PS4 for a marginal graphical improvement that I would tackle my fear of PC building. With the help of Linus' different YouTube channels and some good friends, I learned everything I needed to about building a PC in a quick time. My budget started MUCH smaller, approximately $400, which I had a friend pick out parts and assemble for, and he did a great job. However, a few weeks later I realized that I should have spent the money to get better components the first time. Slowly but surely every single part (except for the hard drive) got upgraded in the span of a month. I went from a Cooler Master n200 case with a pentium CPU, Corsair bronze 500 PSU, and GTX 560ti to what I have now. Had to sell some things I had around the house on eBay, and my Xbox 360, but at the end of the day, I spent about $500 out of pocket for this rig.

 

Now, before you say it, I know I could have gone i5 with a GTX 780, but I do also edit multiple podcasts and do photoshop/web design on the side, so I wanted a little more CPU power. Also, I know I could have gone the AMD route, but I have an Nvidia Shield which I LOVE, and being able to play my PC games in bed next to my wife via gamestream has completely sold me as an Nvidia customer for life.

 

I'm really proud of the build, and Linus Tech Tips has become a daily stop for me to enjoy videos, tutorials, other's builds and the community, and I just wanted to share.

 

Moral of the story: PC gaming really is the best and half the fun is picking out parts and building it all!

[SuperPug]

NICE RIG! It's beyond me how you managed to get that case badge so nicely centered tho.

[Snoogans2you]

NICE RIG! It's beyond me how you managed to get that case badge so nicely centered tho.

Very slowly haha

[SeanAngelo]

very nice rig for your needs

[NotSoEpicMods]

Nice first build I also love how clean your computer desk is.

[baldwin3m]

now just some red psu cables and you will be set! nice build too, really clean setup

[Atsu96]

Nice build you have there!

 

I happen to have the same motherboard that you have and I have to ask, do you have some kind of fan controller because I dont see you would have plugged your fans to the motherboard. If you have some kind of fan controller, can you say what?

[CodeTech95]

Very nice, clean build!