Greenlight my build

[Snake_XVI]

This will be my first "build" so I'm just wondering if you had any recommendations before I go ahead and make the purchase.

 

Budget: 1400$

Aim: Gaming (Dragon Age: Inquisition, The Witcher 3, CS:GO...)

Monitors: Single 1920 x 1080

 

I'm going to use 8GB ram from my old PC.

 

Thanks!

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Crc8XL

[RelentlessAF]

You don't need that 750W power supply, you could save quite a bit and get a CX600M I have it and it's great

[Paul_VB]

theres a pretty good deal on a 128GB 840 pro. check the "deals" section of the forums. its like $60.

 

Other than that, it looks pretty good. Also, do you have an HDD for bulk storage? a 128GB ssd will fill up very quickly

[itsmyjobtoknow]

You honestly don't need a 850 Pro in your system, I mean its great to have not it isn't necessary... (but that is my opinion)

 

Avoid Corsair RM power supply, they will get the job done but there are definitely better options out there for the price point...

 

Get Windows 8.1, better optimization

 

and do you really need a CD/DVD drive? 

 

Edit: Also that motherboard is quite overpriced, but that's just what I think..

[Rheinwasser]

840 evo, rm550, 4690k or 1231v3, get windows on g2a and you might want to get a cpu cooler.

and that motherboard is probably a little bit to high-end.

[VonProdigy]

Nice build

[Yiz]

If your just gaming you only need an i5.

[Thecrazyswede]

I'd get the Asus Z97-AR or Asus Z97-A, 4690k and spend the leftover on a 980 with a good cooler, and check out EVGA's 750w / 850w G2's as they are built like tanks, maybe a 3.5 inch hdd as well?.

[SimpleG]

Maybe a 256 gb SSD? and windows 8.1

[Recon97]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/t4Yk8d

Get this one.

[Snake_XVI]

Avoid Corsair RM power supply, they will get the job done but there are definitely better options out there for the price point...

 

What can you recommend?

[OhhTee]

What can you recommend?

Evga g2 750w will do nicely.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

[brob]

This will be my first "build" so I'm just wondering if you had any recommendations before I go ahead and make the purchase.

 

Budget: 1400$

Aim: Gaming (Dragon Age: Inquisition, The Witcher 3, CS:GO...)

Monitors: Single 1920 x 1080

 

I'm going to use 8GB ram from my old PC.

 

Thanks!

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Crc8XL

 

I would suggest a few changes. An i5 is all that is really needed for a good gaming system. A very good, but less expensive gaming motherboard. A cpu cooler for both quieter operation and to permit overclocking. A bigger ssd. The performance difference between it and the 850 Pro would not be noticeable in general use or game play. A better psu (80+ certifications are ratings of electrical efficiency. They do not have anything to do with build or component quality. Nor do they indicate better quality of delivered power.) Although 550W - 650W would be sufficient for this build and would allow for the addition of gpu and other components. Windows 8.1 as it will be supported longer and will have compatible drivers written for it longer than prior versions of Windows.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($61.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon)

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

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Silver Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($90.26 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1242.16

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-11 15:28 EST-0500

[Guest]

As above, an i5 is more than capable.

 

Cheaper board and psu means a bigger SSD.

 

EVGA psu is far better than the Corsair.

 

Solid board from Gigabyte

 

Gigabyte G1 > Asus Strix imo

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.98 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($164.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($199.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($359.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($83.49 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1327.36

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-11 17:46 EST-0500

[Snake_XVI]

I'm replacing the Corsair RM750 with the RM550 and I will probably upgrade the CPU cooler in the future. 

 

Thank you all for your suggestions!

[Guest]

I'm replacing the Corsair RM750 with the RM550 and I will probably upgrade the CPU cooler in the future. 

 

Thank you all for your suggestions!

I would suggest not getting a Corsair RM. For the same price get the EVGA in my spec above as it is far better.

[Snake_XVI]

I would suggest not getting a Corsair RM. For the same price get the EVGA in my spec above as it is far better.

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/199992-corsair-rm-750-or-evga-g2-750/

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/67570-corsair-rm-750-or-evga-supernova-nex750g/

 

So EVGA has better internals and a 10 year warranty?

 

 

Personally I like the RM series, though. For silence and cosmetic reasons.

 

 

I'll think about it. Thanks

[HerEscutcheon]

I'll think about it. Thanks

Just so you know, my quote you responded to is over a year old. RM series is still fine, but the newer EVGA Supernova G2 is a better value. Apparently there's a good price on the 750w version right now at NewEgg, if you live in the U.S.

[Guest]

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/199992-corsair-rm-750-or-evga-g2-750/

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/67570-corsair-rm-750-or-evga-supernova-nex750g/

 

So EVGA has better internals and a 10 year warranty?

Yes.