How Does This Build Look?

[MattP123]

1. Budget & Location

     My budget is around/less than $1500.

2. Aim

     The pure purpose of this PC is for gaming.

3. Monitors

     I already have one 1080p monitor, I might get a second, so I can multitask easier. Or I might get a 1440p monitor but that will probably far in the future.

4. Peripherals 

     I have a monitor, like I said, and a Razer Deathadder, I need a keyboard, but haven't found one, so if you guys have any recommendations... 

5. Why am I Upgrading?

    I want to join the PC Master Race.  

 

I also might SLI/Crossfire in the future.

 

This is the list that I have come up with, so if you could approve upon it, that would be greatly appreciated. I chose that case because its the only case that I really like the looks, doesn't have a window, and isn't that expensive. 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($76.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card  ($555.91 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 3000 USB 3.0 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($77.86 @ Mwave) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1396.66

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-04 23:25 EDT-0400

 

 

[givingtnt]

don'T get the NEX evga psu. get the evga supernova G2. its much better

 

also this rig would be pretty nice it is really close to mine and the only difference is the intel i7 that I have and the 780 from asus  you have a really decent build for 1080p ultra gaming on bf4 !

 

as long as keyboard goes. the corsair K70 is an amazing choice. I got the brown keys and its amazing

 

EDIT: for the sli future. id get a 750W or 850W psu.. :  https://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

[f22luke]

It looks fine to me.  

 

The case is so so but will do the job  since you are within the budget why not look at the NZXT S340. 

[Scouten]

 way overkill for 1080 gaming especially if you sli.

in the future scrap the 1080 and go for at least a 1440 with that gpu.

[rambi36]

I wouldn't get a GTX 980. The 780ti or GTX 970 are a way better value at the moment

[TheSLSAMG]

Looks near-perfect. I would switch the H80i to an H105 or an NH-D15 and get a nicer case though (like the Arc Midi R2, Corsair Air 540, Phanteks Enthoo Pro, NZXT Phantom 530 or NZXT Source 340.)

[JRuss16]

looks good but with just 1080p a 970 would do just fine

[Nico123473]

get the MSI z97 gaming 5 

[rambi36]

I wouldn't get a GTX 980. The 780ti or GTX 970 are a way better value at the moment

Here is a 780ti for only $449 and it's an EVGA classified model

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487072&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

[Clyne]

looks perfect, things that i would do to change it

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($128.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($68.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz) 

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

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card  ($555.91 @ Newegg) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1393.79

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-04 23:42 EDT-0400

[MattP123]

It looks fine to me.  

 

The case is so so but will do the job  since you are within the budget why not look at the NZXT S340. 

I would get it, but it has a window. 

[MattP123]

 

looks perfect, things that i would do to change it

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($128.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($68.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz) 

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

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card  ($555.91 @ Newegg) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1393.79

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-04 23:42 EDT-0400

 

I don't really like beefy coolers, as they take up a lot of space in case. That is a very nice case, but I wasn't really looking for a case with a window and I think a full tower might be a little too big for my liking. 

[MattP123]

Here is a 780ti for only $449 and it's an EVGA classified model

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487072&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

The 980 consumes less power, is a little faster, and has an extra gig of memory. I'm going to stick with the 980. 

[MattP123]

looks good but with just 1080p a 970 would do just fine

I can fit a 980 in my budget though 

[Clyne]

I don't really like beefy coolers, as they take up a lot of space in case. That is a very nice case, but I wasn't really looking for a case with a window and I think a full tower might be a little too big for my liking. 

then a H440 would be fine, it's a mid tower

[MattP123]

Looks near-perfect. I would switch the H80i to an H105 or an NH-D15 and get a nicer case though (like the Arc Midi R2, Corsair Air 540, Phanteks Enthoo Pro, NZXT Phantom 530 or NZXT Source 340.

The H105 doesn't fit in the case I don't think (which is a real shame) and I have never really been a big fan of beefy coolers. A lot of the cases you have mentioned have windows, and I'm looking for a case without a window. If the S340 didn't have a window I would definitely get one.  

[MattP123]

then a H440 would be fine, it's a mid tower

That has window too though

[TheSLSAMG]

The H105 doesn't fit in the case I don't think (which is a real shame) and I have never really been a big fan of beefy coolers. A lot of the cases you have mentioned have windows, and I'm looking for a case without a window. If the S340 didn't have a window I would definitely get one.  

Why no window, if you don't mind me asking? And you can get a non-windowed Arc Midi R2.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352036

 

Also, Kraken X61/H110 instead of H105 and you should be fine.

[Clyne]

That has window too though

just use spray paint or plastic dip to cover the window

You could get a 500R or a R4 with no window

[MattP123]

just use spray paint or plastic dip to cover the window

You could get a 500R or a R4 with no window

That was an idea of mine, but I wasn't sure how it would look when it was finished. I also don't like the bulging side panel of the 500r and I don't like how wide the the r4 is  

[Clyne]

That was an idea of mine, but I wasn't sure how it would look when it was finished. I also don't like the bulging side panel of the 500r and I don't like how wide the the r4 is  

300R or 330R?

[MattP123]

Why no window, if you don't mind me asking? And you can get a non-windowed Arc Midi R2.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352036

 

Also, Kraken X61/H110 instead of H105 and you should be fine.

Because I have a PS4 now, there is a light on it, and it distracts me while I'm playing. I had to put tape over it and if my case a window on it I would see all of the lights. 

The rounded-ish edges of the Arc Midi kinda annoy me. 

Does the X61 fit in the Core 3000? 

[MattP123]

300R or 330R?

I have considered that case, but I have always liked the look of the Antec Three Hundred and the Core 3000 looks pretty similar to it, so when I saw it, I immediately liked it.  

[f22luke]

Because I have a PS4 now, there is a light on it, and it distracts me while I'm playing. I had to put tape over it and if my case a window on it I would see all of the lights. 

The rounded-ish edges of the Arc Midi kinda annoy me. 

Does the X61 fit in the Core 3000?

Some one correct me if I'm wrong but one of the perks of being a part of the PC master race is programmable lighting. The lights on the motherboard should have an option in the bios to be turned off and the lighting on the card can be changed from geforce experience. So don't cower in fear of your PC parts take control and show them off.

[natelliot123]

this is monster build but little over budget

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($336.74 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ TigerDirect)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($106.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1598.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-05 05:05 EDT-0400

 

8 threads may be useful in future games(dx12)

mobo is good enough,watch techsyndicate review

cpu cooler --it's a personal choice,though i prefer air coolers,less chance of failure,quieter than water,half the price of good aio at sacrifice of few degrees (3-5) temp

i would put gtx 970 with blower cooler

this psu got 10 years warranty