[AU] Another new build, help!

[trapizi]

From this thread http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/284234-aunew-build-plan-help/

My friend decides to go with the Intel rig and I rebuild him a new PC. I provide him the RAM.  Please give me suggestion and advice on this build. I want to save as much money as I can for him.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.00 @ PLE Computers) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($42.00 @ CPL Online) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-K/CSM ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($147.00 @ IJK) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($180 @ me) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.00 @ Centre Com) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB STRIX Video Card  ($199.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($75.00 @ CPL Online) 

Total: $1089.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-05 17:45 EST+1100

[dadasmithywinkle]

 

From this thread http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/284234-aunew-build-plan-help/

My friend decides to go with the Intel rig and I rebuild him a new PC. I provide him the RAM.  Please give me suggestion and advice on this build. I want to save as much money as I can for him.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.00 @ PLE Computers) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($42.00 @ CPL Online) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-K/CSM ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($147.00 @ IJK) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($180 @ me) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.00 @ Centre Com) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB STRIX Video Card  ($199.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($75.00 @ CPL Online) 

Total: $1089.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-05 17:45 EST+1100

 

 

I'd advise getting a basic 500W EVGA PSU and maybe buffing up the GPU

[Suffokation]

If he is gaming, I cannot make sense of the 750 Ti + the i5 4690k.

He'd be better off with a 4460 + the R9 290 that is on an awesome deal. Look around, you will find them.

[Octavialicious]

If you want to save money, get a locked i5 and a non overclocking mobo

 

and then obs get a better gpu, which will add wayyy more performance

[Suffokation]

Ouch, Australian prices.

[trapizi]

If you want to save money, get a locked i5 and a non overclocking mobo

 

and then obs get a better gpu, which will add wayyy more performance

Ok I'm editing the build right now

[stconquest]

Another thread?  We made you builds to show you can go an R9 280, or even a GTX 970 at your budget.  Are you in love with that 750 Ti or something? Your PSU is not even semi-modular.

[trapizi]

Another thread?  We made you builds to show you can go an R9 280, or even a GTX 970 at your budget.  Are you in love with that 750 Ti or something?

Lol. The problem is we cannot buy online since his parents don't trust the Internet and he wants to get everything in one go. The store we decide to buy the parts have GTX 970 @ a crazy price.

[stconquest]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.00 @ PLE Computers)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($395.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($92.00 @ IJK)
Total: $1149.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-05 18:08 EST+1100

[stconquest]

Lol. The problem is we cannot buy online since his parents don't trust the Internet and he wants to get everything in one go. The store we decide to buy the parts have GTX 970 @ a crazy price.

If you have to buy from a store, then convince him to wait for deals.  Might take a week or two longer.  See if any stores have "price matching".  Or try to show his parents the difference in prices when shopping online.  Buy some stuff from a store, but the parts that are really cheaper online should be ordered.

 

Also, you mentioned he does not want to overclock in the other thread.  He can still get the "K" series chip with a Z97.  One day he might change his mind, and everything is already capable of OC'ing.

[trapizi]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.00 @ PLE Computers)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.00 @ CPL Online)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($99.00 @ CPL Online)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.00 @ Centre Com)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($395.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.00 @ PLE Computers)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($92.00 @ IJK)

Total: $1149.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-05 18:08 EST+1100

Thanks. I'll stick with your build.

[stconquest]

Thanks. I'll stick with your build.

You don't have to stick with my build trapizi.  These are just suggestions.  If the difference in the build is as big as a 750Ti to a R9 290, I would wait.

 

Maybe you could link the store that you are shopping at?  That could help.