My First Build.

[Biskitz0r]

G'day guys and girls, I'm planning on building a new rig mainly for gaming (Far Cry 3, Dota 2). I'm from Australia but I don't really have a budget so please don't stress too much about prices. Anywhere around $1600-$1800 in whatever currency partpicker uses haha. I have all required peripherals.

 

So at the moment I've basically picked a heap of parts that I think are good brands that I've had good experiences with (Asus, Nvidia, Corsair). I've watched a heap of LTT videos too (They're brilliant!) for more information.

 

The case is personal, I really like the Core v71, but everything else is negotiable.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fjRh23

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fjRh23/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($165.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($174.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($81.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($398.00 @ Newegg) 

Case: Thermaltake Core V71 ATX Full Tower Case  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1589.85

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-19 01:26 EDT-0400

 

So please let me know what you think and any upgrades/downgrades/suggestions/comments you might have in mind.

 

Thanks!!!

[Flyluke]

I'm thinking about a similar system, altough I will go for the 980 and liquid CPU cooler.

 

you might want to include a CPU heatsink ;-)

[Wesleydn]

I would go for the new GTX 970 or 980 the ASUS or MSI versions.

They aren't on partpicker yet, but they should be available from next week i hear.

 

CPU cooler i would go for something like this

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h110

[SAV1OUR]

uses? 

please read before posting 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

use the quote button if you want my help 

[Interfectorem]

 

I'm planning on building a new rig mainly for gaming (Far Cry 3, Dota 2). I'm from Australia but I don't really have a budget so please don't stress too much about prices. Anywhere around $1600-$1800 in whatever currency partpicker uses haha. I have all required peripherals.

 

 

uses? 

please read before posting 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

use the quote button if you want my help 

Umm, I think the same goes for you

[SAV1OUR]

Umm, I think the same goes for you

woops my bad 

[SAV1OUR]

far better use the quote button if you want my help

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.65 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($65.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($434.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($434.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Plus 1000W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($171.16 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1663.71

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-19 08:26 EDT-0400

[xnoobftw]

 

G'day guys and girls, I'm planning on building a new rig mainly for gaming (Far Cry 3, Dota 2). I'm from Australia but I don't really have a budget so please don't stress too much about prices. Anywhere around $1600-$1800 in whatever currency partpicker uses haha. I have all required peripherals.

 

So at the moment I've basically picked a heap of parts that I think are good brands that I've had good experiences with (Asus, Nvidia, Corsair). I've watched a heap of LTT videos too (They're brilliant!) for more information.

 

The case is personal, I really like the Core v71, but everything else is negotiable.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fjRh23

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fjRh23/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($165.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($174.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($81.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($398.00 @ Newegg) 

Case: Thermaltake Core V71 ATX Full Tower Case  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1589.85

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-19 01:26 EDT-0400

 

So please let me know what you think and any upgrades/downgrades/suggestions/comments you might have in mind.

 

Thanks!!!

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($264.00 @ Centre Com) 

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

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($219.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($92.00 @ CPL Online) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($135.00 @ Centre Com) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($61.00 @ Centre Com) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($449.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($135.00 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($181.00 @ CPL Online) 

Total: $1575.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-19 22:23 EST+1000

 

Get a 2nd r9 290 when you need it

[Biskitz0r]

uses? 

please read before posting 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

use the quote button if you want my help 

I'm sorry, I thought I did. It'll be for gaming, I've recently been playing Dota 2. If I could be more specific I would but I'm not that great on the subject.

 

What's the 980? TAKE MY MONEY!!11 I don't think I'll be buying for a month or so but I'll definitely check that out.

 

As for CPU Cooling, I was going to see how the stock cooler went for what I use the computer for and if it caused any troubles I'd get a water cooler.

[SAV1OUR]

I'm sorry, I thought I did. It'll be for gaming, I've recently been playing Dota 2. If I could be more specific I would but I'm not that great on the subject.

 

What's the 980? TAKE MY MONEY!!11 I don't think I'll be buying for a month or so but I'll definitely check that out.

 

As for CPU Cooling, I was going to see how the stock cooler went for what I use the computer for and if it caused any troubles I'd get a water cooler.

1. don't waste your money on the 900 series, they just came out and cost a butt load your better off price and performance wise getting the cross fire 290's. as for the cooler i beg you to not use stock, its loud and un effective. please go with something like an 212 evo or any AIO water cooler than requires no work and won't leak 

[Biskitz0r]

No offence, but I kinda get the feeling this forum is slightly hypocritical. While you kindly request that I add as much information as possible (and I made an effort to go through all the details I felt relevant) to make it easier for others to comment on (and even after I said I'd like to stick with Nvidia), I get suggestions for Radeon gfx cards. Why? Is it better? Is it cheaper? Is it going to last longer? You can't just put a list up and say you should buy this. You have to tell me why you think the parts in your list are better.

[Biskitz0r]

Sorry, double post.

[pikkie-mahn-mastah]

If you are getting a 780, you might want to spring for the 780ti, its more, but its stronger. If you don't have a solid price for what you want to spend on it, then it will be no problem. Also, from what i've heard, the 970 and 980 are going to be (performance wise) right between the 770 and 780. Also, i highly recommend a asus ROG series motherboard. they have tons of features and lots of room for upgrading. I'd use the ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO LGA1150 mobo. It looks good, and works great. Another thing, for your ssd, unless you are thinking about getting another one in the future, get one now and Raid-0 them. you can get faster and better performance out of them. Thats all I have for you, good luck with the PC

[Biskitz0r]

If you are getting a 780, you might want to spring for the 780ti, its more, but its stronger. If you don't have a solid price for what you want to spend on it, then it will be no problem. Also, from what i've heard, the 970 and 980 are going to be (performance wise) right between the 770 and 780. Also, i highly recommend a asus ROG series motherboard. they have tons of features and lots of room for upgrading. I'd use the ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO LGA1150 mobo. It looks good, and works great. Another thing, for your ssd, unless you are thinking about getting another one in the future, get one now and Raid-0 them. you can get faster and better performance out of them. Thats all I have for you, good luck with the PC

Yeah I'll hold out until I got a better idea of price and performance on the new Gtx cards. I was looking at the ROG boards but I felt like there weren't that many more interesting features to justify the increase in price. Plus I kinda like the look of the Sabertooth over the ROG boards. Thank you for your helpful input.