Building 1st pc

[zkeck12]

So I am building a pc and here is my build so far intel i5 4690k, gigabyte gtx 970, samsung 850 evo ssd 250 gb. And I have everything else. (gaming pc)

 

I need help deciding on a motherboard and ram? For ram i was thinking some type of corsair ram and a motherboard I was thinking about a z97 board.. My budget for a mobo is at max $300 but preferably under $200 and for ram my budget is under $200. Thks for the help . ( I am asking for suggestions.)

[epeglab_1_]

wait so do u have options, or are you asking for our recommendations...?

[p.wojda]

The Z97 is a good choice because it allows you to overclock (which may be much harder on H97). Also you should look for something with more than 3 years warranty because motherboards fail really often. 

[Katsu-K1L]

MSI Z97 G55 SLI 

 

and any 2x4gb

[CoolaxGaming]

The Maximus VII Formula

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Motherboard-MAXIMUS-VII-FORMULA/dp/B00M5DUVT0

 

Why Not max the budget?

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-pro-series-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr3-dram-1600mhz-c9-memory-kit-cmy16gx3m2a1600c9

[epeglab_1_]

Z97 GAMING 9 AC from MSI and usually Kingston is a reliable brand for memory

[Ripull]

The Maximus VII Formula

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Motherboard-MAXIMUS-VII-FORMULA/dp/B00M5DUVT0

 

Why Not max the budget?

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-pro-series-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr3-dram-1600mhz-c9-memory-kit-cmy16gx3m2a1600c9

 

Ehh, formula. I'd be more inclined to suggest the Hero.

[CoolaxGaming]

Also good option ^

[Ripull]

By the way, for ram you could go for the G.Skill Ripjaws X @1600 or 1866MHz.

The ram looks great with a ROG mobo.

[OCing Noob]

Go for Z97 Chip in Asus or gigabyte. so you can overclock if needed or to check the limits of your CPU and learn about it . otherwise there is no reason to buy an unlocked CPU if you are not going to overclock it. don't waste your money on it. buy i5 4690(locked)

[zkeck12]

Yea I want a z97 board but which one is the best for under $200 but max at $300.

[zkeck12]

By the way, for ram you could go for the G.Skill Ripjaws X @1600 or 1866MHz.

The ram looks great with a ROG mobo.

Which is better the g skill ripjaws or corsair vengance?

[Ripull]

Which is better the g skill ripjaws or corsair vengance?

 

When buying ram is doesn't matter at all.

 

Get the one which looks nicer to you.

[zkeck12]

When buying ram is doesn't matter at all.

 

Get the one which looks nicer to you.

ok i think i am going to go with the corsair ram since it seems like they are much more popular

[Ripull]

ok i think i am going to go with the corsair ram since it seems like they are much more popular

 

 

G.Skill Ripjaws X is probably the more popular one actually.

[zkeck12]

G.Skill Ripjaws X is probably the more popular one actually.

I dont think so when i say poplular i mean the amount of people who have bought it and if you go on google more people have bought corsair vengance. (i might be wrong)

[Ripull]

I dont think so when i say poplular i mean the amount of people who have bought it and if you go on google more people have bought corsair vengance. (i might be wrong)

 

Omg, 1,700 reviews on this G.Skill page, lol.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

 

I'm really convinced that G.Skill is more popular. It really doesn't matter though. Get the one which looks the best on the outside.

[zkeck12]

Omg, 1,700 reviews on this G.Skill page, lol.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

 

I'm really convinced that G.Skill is more popular. It really doesn't matter though. Get the one which looks the best on the outside.

Lol your right I was looking at google not newegg... They both seem like great ram sticks but Im gonna still think about it for a little, but im leaning more torwards getting the gskill now thks for the help

[xiamandrewx]

ok i think i am going to go with the corsair ram since it seems like they are much more popular

honestly, it may be best to go with the cheapest DDR3 that will look good in your system. Watch this video

 

 

Having seen that. I would recommend the HyperX Fury b/c those black PCBs are badass! and they have a great warranty.

 

Edit: I forgot to mention that they automatically overclock to suit the best performance for your system.

 

 

 

Have a nice day!

[Lennox]

For the RAM, Corsair Dominator Platinum is a really nice choice.

[PlayModeOn]

So I am building a pc and here is my build so far intel i5 4690k, gigabyte gtx 970, samsung 850 evo ssd 250 gb. And I have everything else. (gaming pc)

 

I need help deciding on a motherboard and ram? For ram i was thinking some type of corsair ram and a motherboard I was thinking about a z97 board.. My budget for a mobo is at max $300 but preferably under $200 and for ram my budget is under $200. Thks for the help . ( I am asking for suggestions.)

That is way better than my first PC 12 months ago

All I had was a FX-8350, $90 motherboard, R9 270X and an ancient 80GB HDD (yes that is 80 = eighty lol).

I gradually upgrade until what my signature currently listed.

 

For a case I suggest you watch HardwareKanucks, they make the best case reviews. Personally I'd get Cooler Master or Corsair unless you already picked your own.

For RAM you can get a single 8GB stick and upgrade later or dual 8GB (16GB) now.

 

I would personally pick the ASUS VII Hero Z97 motherboard.

[zkeck12]

ok

[Bab22]

Personally I have been very impressed with the gigabyte black series motherboards. I really like their quick boot time.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Black-Edition-Motherboards-GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK/dp/B00KYCSCVS

 

I have an msi gaming 7 z97 in my personal computer and haven't particularly liked the bios. Msi tries to do a lot more than gigabyte in their bios but many of the things like live update have been glitchy for me personally.

 

Asus is always a good choice also.

 

 

Just on a side note what psu are you going to be using?