Thoughts on build?

[LeonidasD]

Hey Guys,

 

first time trying to get a PC build going, not 100% sure what i am doing, thoughts and inputs appreciated!

 

Main purpose is gaming

 

things i am curios about are:

 

Am i missing anything?

could i do things better?

do i need another fan heat sink?

SSD?

am i bottle necking?

does it all work?

is there any point/ can i overclock?

How "good" is this, what setting could i play on?

 

This is the whole build except PSU:

 

Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz (3.4GHz Turbo) 4 Cores 6MB Cache LGA1150 CPU

MSI Z97M-G43 mATX LGA1150, 3xDDR3, PCI-E, SATA3, USB3.0, HDMI/DP/DVI/D-SUB

Corsair Vengeance Pro Series - 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 1600MHz C9 (CMY16GX3M2A1600C9B) - Blue

WD 4TB Black Series (WD4003FZEX) SATA III 7200RPM 64MB 3.5" Internal HDD

Thermaltake Black Versa H24 Mid Tower Case ( USB3.0 ) or already owned Cooler Master 335

MSI GTX 970 4GB Gaming Graphics Card

 

All input is appreciated Thanks heaps

[Juganog]

make your build here! http://pcpartpicker.com/

 

maybe get a i5 4690k

only need 8gb ram for gaming

SSD is amazing just buy a 128gb one it will make your life amazing

overclock on K cpu's

you could play almost everything at 1080p on ultra/max

[Baowwedx]

Hey Guys,

 

first time trying to get a PC build going, not 100% sure what i am doing, thoughts and inputs appreciated!

 

Main purpose is gaming

 

things i am curios about are:

 

Am i missing anything?

could i do things better?

do i need another fan heat sink?

SSD?

am i bottle necking?

does it all work?

is there any point/ can i overclock?

How "good" is this, what setting could i play on?

 

This is the whole build except PSU:

 

Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz (3.4GHz Turbo) 4 Cores 6MB Cache LGA1150 CPU

MSI Z97M-G43 mATX LGA1150, 3xDDR3, PCI-E, SATA3, USB3.0, HDMI/DP/DVI/D-SUB

Corsair Vengeance Pro Series - 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 1600MHz C9 (CMY16GX3M2A1600C9B) - Blue

WD 4TB Black Series (WD4003FZEX) SATA III 7200RPM 64MB 3.5" Internal HDD

Thermaltake Black Versa H24 Mid Tower Case ( USB3.0 ) or already owned Cooler Master 335

MSI GTX 970 4GB Gaming Graphics Card

 

All input is appreciated Thanks heaps

This all depends on what you're gonna be using this computer for. I'm assuming from what I'm seeing its for gaming. Remember that 8GB of RAM is enough if you're going to be using this for gaming. RAM doesn't change the performance. Unless you want this for things such as video rendering then yeah. Also I don't think 4TB is necessary unless you're loading ALOT of files and game. I also say you should get an SSD for your OS, also please tell me you price range  

[LeonidasD]

This all depends on what you're gonna be using this computer for. I'm assuming from what I'm seeing its for gaming. Remember that 8GB of RAM is enough if you're going to be using this for gaming. RAM doesn't change the performance. Unless you want this for things such as video rendering then yeah. Also I don't think 4TB is necessary unless you're loading ALOT of files and game. I also say you should get an SSD for your OS, also please tell me you price range  

 

Hopefully about $1000 - $1500 AUS

[Baowwedx]

Hopefully about $1000 - $1500 AUS

Yeah I would say get an i5-4690k if possible, very simple to overclock if you're into that and just overall good performance, definitely get an SSD for bigger games and programs so it would much smoother. Do you need this computer for rendering and such?  

[LeonidasD]

Yeah I would say get an i5-4690k if possible, very simple to overclock if you're into that and just overall good performance, definitely get an SSD for bigger games and programs so it would much smoother. Do you need this computer for rendering and such?  

 

Not that i know of but what would the difference be?

[Juganog]

Not that i know of but what would the difference be?

using your pc for rendering and editing you would change the cpu and give yourself more ram but if you are using it for gaming i5 and 8gb ram is more than enough

[clementk]

try to get a xxxxK CPU or get a h97 motherboard. Z97 is more if you want to overclock h is also cheaper buuut i would get a i5-4670k or i5 4690k 

 

 

The k in the part name is there to show that is is unlocked meaning you can push the multiplier up to what ever you want.  this means you can overclock it. a none K part can not be overclocked.

[Baowwedx]

Not that i know of but what would the difference be?

Will if you're rendering the RAM would making the biggest difference in the world, but if you're using it for just gaming and normal use, just go with 8GB, much cheaper and same performance, and since  you're not doing any videos i think you should go with a small hard drive, something like 1TB or 2TB unless you store ALOT and i mean ALOT of things. The GPU looks nice, I personally got the ASUS version but it differs.  

[Juganog]

this could work if it was just for gaming (pick a case and add more storage if needed)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.73 @ OutletPC) 

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  ($114.99 @ Amazon) 

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

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

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($356.13 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $998.44

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-24 02:33 EDT-0400

[clementk]

and if you live in america make suure to get the CPU and MOtherboard at a microcenter if you hhave one close to you i saved about $80 on my cpu = Moterboard just by getting them there in a bundle ( you can bundle any compatible MB + CPU)

[LeonidasD]

 

this could work if it was just for gaming (pick a case and add more storage if needed)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.73 @ OutletPC) 

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  ($114.99 @ Amazon) 

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

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

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($356.13 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $998.44

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-24 02:33 EDT-0400

 

 

 

thanks for this

 

there is a problem though, when you switch the site to Australia, some products appear unavailable (no price or store) is there any alternatives?

[Juganog]

thanks for this

 

there is a problem though, when you switch the site to Australia, some products appear unavailable (no price or store) is there any alternatives?

ahh sorry im so used to making builds for Americans even though im from aus T_T uhh lemme make one from products we have

[Juganog]

Here you go sadly we pay A LOT more than america

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($273.00 @ CPL Online) 

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

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($178.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($94.00 @ Centre Com) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.00 @ Centre Com) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($519.00 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($135.00 @ Scorptec) 

Total: $1389.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 16:00 EST+1000 

[LeonidasD]

Here you go sadly we pay A LOT more than america

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($273.00 @ CPL Online) 

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

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($178.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($94.00 @ Centre Com) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.00 @ Centre Com) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($519.00 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($135.00 @ Scorptec) 

Total: $1389.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 16:00 EST+1000

 

 

thanks heaps.... time to start saving .... :'(