Building Log: First Gaming PC Build (Code Red)

[Nvoltis]

Hello everyone! Finally, I've started building my first ever gaming PC for personal uses. I've built them before, but not with the "newer" parts. I've built with parts from 2001 - 2010, so it's about time I got to try out something fresh on the market. I've built 1 PC before on my own, and several by helping a friend. I've decided to nick name it "Code Red" As it fits the scheme. I will be updating throughout - if you're wondering what my specs are they are down below. In total, it cost me around $1300.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($256.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.98 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($173.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($95.98 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ NCIX) 

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ NCIX) 

Total: $1116.89

 

Update 1: Got my parts, ready to build!

 

   

Update 2: Started building, now I just need to add the Graphics card, Hard drive, Video card, Power Supply and plug in the cables!

 

Update 3: Added every part! Now it's time to plug in all the cables & tidy them up! EDIT: Will be done on 9/13/2014

 

Update 4: Still to complete: Connecting cables & Cable management

[wng_kingsley7]

@Nvoltis WOOOOH!!! Extremely nice colour co-ordination Even the heatsink fits pretty darn well.

[MeGarRa]

@Nvoltis I also like the color scheme, good choices.

[AddonCustoms]

Nvoltis Very Nice. I love the colour scheme. Looking forward to seeing your cable management and to play games with you.

[Nvoltis]

Nvoltis Very Nice. I love the colour scheme. Looking forward to seeing your cable management and to play games with you.

 

Yup! Don't be excited to see my cable management - but we can hit up some Payday 2 and stuff.

[Mao_Zedong]

the only thing i would change is replacing the 770 with a 290, other than that, this build is looking great.

[The Robot]

Looks really nice. How ironic I was going to call my build code red also.

[NotSoEpicMods]

Looks really nice. How ironic I was going to call my build code red also.

Haha I had code red in mind for a name also since my main rig project is also a red and black theme. Guess it's a popular name.