My next build, can you give me your opinions?

[Lexgium]

Im updating from:

CPU: Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4ghz
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 
Motherboard: Asrock 970 Extreme 3
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5
PSU: XFX PRO 550W
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB
Case: Cooler Master Elite 311

 

I will sell my old system so i can afford this one

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ Micro Center) 

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($209.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($80.97 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($114.00 @ B&H) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) (Maybe in the mid 2015, will SLI)

Total: $1174.92

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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This system will be used mostly for gaming and i want to run the 2015 - 2016 games without having to update, maybe a lil upgrade for 2016 lol

Please give me your thoughts about this future build.

[Firearm2112]

The mobo is a waste. Go for an MSI one

[Castdeath97]

The only thing I can think of is getting a PSU with a higher wattage for future upgrades if you can. 

[AlRayes_BRN]

Nice specs and you gotta love that 450D!

Make sure you get a 800 watts PSU if you want to sli, its better to have a breathing room

[dizmo]

I'd say aim for a G2 PSU since they're not that much more. An extra $10 gets you another 100 watts, and a better PSU.

I think you can find a better deal on RAM. IIRC the 2400mhz kit from GSkill was only $55.

I'd probably go with a slightly cheaper motherboard but each to their own on that one, if that's the one you want it's good. As most Asus products.

I'd be seriously tempted to shell out another $80 for the 500gb SSD.

[Lexgium]

The mobo is a waste. Go for an MSI one

Can you tell me which one, please? I have been reading like a psycho all the afternoon and i found that people had some bad experiences with the z97-Gaming 5.

 

The only thing I can think of is getting a PSU with a higher wattage for future upgrades if you can. 

On it thx ;D

 

Nice specs and you gotta love that 450D!

Make sure you get a 800 watts PSU if you want to sli, its better to have a breathing room

I do like it a lot haha, 750w i guess is fine, cause i readed that 970 is a power efficiency graphic card.

 

I'd say aim for a G2 PSU since they're not that much more. An extra $10 gets you another 100 watts, and a better PSU.

I think you can find a better deal on RAM. IIRC the 2400mhz kit from GSkill was only $55.

I'd probably go with a slightly cheaper motherboard but each to their own on that one, if that's the one you want it's good. As most Asus products.

I'd be seriously tempted to shell out another $80 for the 500gb SSD.

I would buy the 500gb but im planning on buying a WD Black after a month or so after i build it.

which motherboard would you recommend?

[Suffokation]

Upgrade to a 750Watt Supernova.

Switch out the 970 for a Windforce G1 Gaming, unless you prefer the silence over the higher overclock.

I noticed you didn't add a cooler. If you are planning on using the stock one, don't expect overclocking but it will do the job.

If you wish to buy a cooler, i'd recommend the H100i, or the Nepton 240M. Or if you are a scrub-lord, use a Hyper212.

@dimzo I totally agree with the higher capacity SSD.

[Lexgium]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ Micro Center) 

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($208.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1278.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-07 00:27 EST-0500

 

Followed your recommendations.

[OhhTee]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ Micro Center) 

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($208.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1278.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-07 00:27 EST-0500

 

Followed your recommendations.

 

 

Any particular reason why you're getting the Z87 mobo instead of a Z97? You will have to do a BIOS update to get your CPU to work with the Z87.

 

/edit. here's the same mobo but with the z97 chipset so you don't have to flash it and it's cheaper.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97g45gaming

[Lexgium]

Any particular reason why you're getting the Z87 mobo instead of a Z97? You will have to do a BIOS update to get your CPU to work with the Z87.

Misreaded, my bad haha, is late and i'm kind of tired. Thanks for noticing! ;D

[OhhTee]

Misreaded, my bad haha, is late and i'm kind of tired. Thanks for noticing! ;D

 

No problem haha, was just making sure so you don't run into any trouble trying to boot up the computer.

[Lexgium]

No problem haha, was just making sure so you don't run into any trouble trying to boot up the computer.

It is appreciated, mate ;D

 

Now this is the right one :lol: :

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ Micro Center) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($208.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1263.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-07 00:36 EST-0500

 

PD: May i ask, why 500GB SSD? Is there a huge difference between that one and the WD Black when it comes to loading time in gaming?

[OhhTee]

 

It is appreciated, mate ;D

 

Now this is the right one :lol: :

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ Micro Center) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($208.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1263.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-07 00:36 EST-0500

 

PD: May i ask, why 500GB SSD? Is there a huge difference between that one and the WD Black when it comes to loading time in gaming?

 

 

The SSD will be able to reduce the loading time by a very significant amount, but it's not really necessary. It just reduces boot time and such on programs, writes and read data faster than the black. The black is perfectly fine for games, it's meant to be a high performance hard drive. The SSD is more of a luxury item. If I had the option, I would install everything into my SSD but i have a 120 gb SSD that is full.

[wreckem1214]

 

It is appreciated, mate ;D

 

Now this is the right one :lol: :

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ Micro Center) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($208.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1263.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-07 00:36 EST-0500

 

PD: May i ask, why 500GB SSD? Is there a huge difference between that one and the WD Black when it comes to loading time in gaming?

 

 

I'd go with a smaller SSD and use some of the savings toward a CPU cooler. The corsair 100 for a closed water loop, or maybe the be quiet dark rock pro 3 which will look good even with a window

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/be-quiet-cpu-cooler-bk019

[OhhTee]

I'd go with a smaller SSD and use some of the savings toward a CPU cooler. The corsair 100 for a closed water loop, or maybe the be quiet dark rock pro 3 which will look good even with a window

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/be-quiet-cpu-cooler-bk019

 

Yeah, I would grab a 256 GB SSD. If you don't overclock that much, you can get away with using the evo 212 too and send yourself some money. It's about $30 at most.

[Lexgium]

I guess this is the right one, since i dont use many programs in my gaming PC, and if i see myself needing more space in the SSD, which i doubt, will get another one. HUGE thanks to all of you guys for helping me out deciding what parts to pick and which ones to change. Im really glad i posted in this forum great community.
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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($102.74 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1230.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-07 00:54 EST-0500

[dizmo]

Can you tell me which one, please? I have been reading like a psycho all the afternoon and i found that people had some bad experiences with the z97-Gaming 5.

 

On it thx ;D

 

I do like it a lot haha, 750w i guess is fine, cause i readed that 970 is a power efficiency graphic card.

 

I would buy the 500gb but im planning on buying a WD Black after a month or so after i build it.

which motherboard would you recommend?

I like MSI and Gigabyte. Asus as well, but perhaps one of their lower end boards. Do you really need ATX, or could you go mATX? You could also save a little by dropping down to a 350D.

[Lexgium]

I like MSI and Gigabyte. Asus as well, but perhaps one of their lower end boards. Do you really need ATX, or could you go mATX? You could also save a little by dropping down to a 350D.

Thanks for your response. I live in a hot country (Dominican Republic), and having more space between cmponents and many fans is a must have if i want to run a gaming PC haha.