gaming computer 2014

chiKen · October 19, 2014

Hey guys. Ive always wanted to build a custom PC, so I did a lot of research, watched a lot of videos, and came up with this build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/chicken01/saved/vrCZxr

Please look at at it and give me suggestions.

Thanks in advance,

ken

GhostWindGamer · October 19, 2014

get a Z97 board other then that it looks pretty solid

SAV1OUR · October 19, 2014

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

dizmo · October 19, 2014

Why do you want 32gb of RAM? What are you using the computer for?

I'd also go with a Z97 board, not a Z87.

You can get a 512gb SSD for the same price as that Velociraptor. If you want an HDD, honestly I'd just go with a Blue. Save yourself the $150.

Do you need to RAID the SSD's? You'll get comparable speeds if you buy the 500gb one, as well as save money.

Welcome to the forum!

Enderman · October 19, 2014

I'm hoping this is not a troll...

You do not need to spend $4000 to get a good gaming PC. $2000 is more than enough...

i5 4690k

sabertooth Z97 motherboard

16GB ram

ONE 250 or 500GB 850 pro

seagate barracuda 2 or 3TB

EVGA G2 850W PSU

those are the changes I would make ^^^

-MOBIUS- · October 19, 2014

Don't listen to the people who say 4790k is better for everything (I don't even know if I have the right to say that), get an i5-4690k if you're building a gaming pc, and yeah Z97 motherboard, and my suggestion for a monitor is the BenQ XL2720Z.

OriginalPromise · October 19, 2014

Get a better motherboard

You don't need a 10000RPM HDD. If you seek better speed, set up 2 7200RPM drives in RAID 0.

Do you need two 980s?

Are you sure you want to run 4K?

Look into the reliability of the PSU brand.

OriginalPromise · October 19, 2014

Don't listen to the people who say 4790k is better for everything (I don't even know if I have the right to say that), get an i5-4690k if you're building a gaming pc, and yeah Z97 motherboard, and my suggestion for a monitor is the BenQ XL2720Z.

Are you fucking kidding me?

4790K performs miles better, both in games and in benchmarks.

i7 is more "future proof" as more and more games are currently supporting hyperthreading technology.

With DX12 and Mantle just around the corner, the i7 is a better choice (if you have the money).

Judging that he does, he should get an i7.

CowsGoRoar · October 19, 2014

Your power supply is way too overkill.

be quiet! is a good company but you only need up to 750W.

-MOBIUS- · October 19, 2014

Are you fucking kidding me?

4790K performs miles better, both in games and in benchmarks.

i7 is more "future proof" as more and more games are currently supporting hyperthreading technology.

With DX12 and Mantle just around the corner, the i7 is a better choice (if you have the money).

Judging that he does, he should get an i7.

I didn't include the futureproof part....

And to the author of the thread, here are the parts that I'm going to be putting together, except the GPU, display, optical drive and peripherals. People might say it's terrible, it probably is (hope not). I'm not even sure if those storage drives are the best for RAID 1 and RAID 0, I don't even know if you want/need RAID. If you don't, then......

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6LDNBm

chiKen · October 19, 2014

So there are a lot of opinions, but basically I got that I should get a better mobo, the PSU is overkill, and I should reconsider the storage. If so, I might go with an 850w PSU, and z97 mobo. Suggestions?

-MOBIUS- · October 19, 2014

So there are a lot of opinions, but basically I got that I should get a better mobo, the PSU is overkill, and I should reconsider the storage. If so, I might go with an 850w PSU, and z97 mobo. Suggestions?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6LDNBm

Joshua Ondangan · October 19, 2014

you got the money.

with 4k bucks might aswell grab a caselab case which is just pure sex not only in looks but in build quality. I suggest the magnum sma8 my dream case which I can't get right now but probably next year hopefully in time for my new haswell e or whatever is next extreme build.

anyways on your build

change your hdd to a 7200rpm wd caviar black 2tb instead. single ssd around 400gb/500gb something of evo should suffice gives you less problem in the long run.

z97 motherboard and you're ready for some orgasm.

pretty much just changed the motherboard and all else should be similar to your build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($322.98 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.97 @ NCIX US)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($374.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.92 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($134.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($579.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Micro Center)

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