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[Fuente_opusX]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($236.98 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($151.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($66.60 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($134.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($124.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($92.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1303.48

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-29 11:28 EST-0500

 

Any changes or Comments? Any way to make it cheaper? I also know about the 970 issues and im ok with it.

[AlwaysFSX]

Don't get an H100i, avoid the potential mounting problems. I would get something like an X41 instead.

[79wjd]

Looks good. There are a few minor changes you could make to save some money, but other than that...it's great.

 

I would also consider going with a 4790k + cheaper cooler, but right now a 4690k is just as good in gaming as a 4790k (in some ways better since it can be clocked higher) -- but a 4790k starts out at 4ghz with turbo to 4.4ghz and costs $330~ while a 4690k + high end air/AIO will be around $330~ and yield something between 4.2-4.6ghz once overclocked. Just my two cents, take it as you will. 

[Fuente_opusX]

Don't get an H100i, avoid the potential mounting problems. I would get something like an X41 instead.

The Define R5 has several areas to mount it and its just 5 bucks more then the H80i. I'll loot at the x41.

[ReadyToGame]

I think you might have an issue with spacing with your video card in your mid tower. My buddy bought parts, and then bought his video card and in his mid tower with a card that is most likely slightly smaller that than had some issues with spacing in a different case, even though it is a different case, there might still be issues, especially if you are going to have a watercooler in there. 

 

Also if you're going for a cable-managed system mid towers aren't  the best because they don't offer the best of space. But since you have a fully modular PSU you might be fine in that department.

[AlwaysFSX]

The Define R5 has several areas to mount it and its just 5 bucks more then the H80i. I'll loot at the x41.

It's not mounting it to the case, it's mounting the block to the motherboard which has problems.

[79wjd]

The Define R5 has several areas to mount it and its just 5 bucks more then the H80i. I'll loot at the x41.

The mounting issue is with the motherboard, not the case. 

 

 

I think you might have an issue with spacing with your video card in your mid tower. My buddy bought parts, and then bought his video card and in his mid tower with a card that is most likely slightly smaller that than had some issues with spacing in a different case, even though it is a different case, there might still be issues, especially if you are going to have a watercooler in there. 

 

Also if you're going for a cable-managed system mid towers aren't  the best because they don't offer the best of space. But since you have a fully modular PSU you might be fine in that department.

A gigabyte 970 will fit fine in an R5. The R5 also has LOADS of space behind the motherboard tray to manage cables. 

[pikkie-mahn-mastah]

New egg has a sale right now for 256 GB SSD for about $96. Might want to consider that

[Geekazoid]

Maybe you could go for whichever AMD R9 200 series GPU is equivalent to the GTX 970 to avoid any vRAM issues.

[Ex0Thermic]

H100i 

 

Don't get an H100i, avoid the potential mounting problems. I would get something like an X41 instead.

I 2nd not getting an H100i, the cpu mounting has issues and the fans are really loud (i have has 4 sets and they all rattle, not vibrate).
 

[79wjd]

Maybe you could go for whichever AMD R9 200 series GPU is equivalent to the GTX 970 to avoid any vRAM issues.

There aren't even any VRAM issues. At sub-4k resolutions it's not an issue, and at 4k...well, you shouldn't be getting 970s. 

 

Plus, hopefully, with any luck, Nvidia will push out drivers that allow the desktop/everything else to render on the slower segment of VRAM and leave the faster VRAM for gaming/applications that need it. 

[Fuente_opusX]

I think you might have an issue with spacing with your video card in your mid tower. My buddy bought parts, and then bought his video card and in his mid tower with a card that is most likely slightly smaller that than had some issues with spacing in a different case, even though it is a different case, there might still be issues, especially if you are going to have a watercooler in there. 

 

Also if you're going for a cable-managed system mid towers aren't  the best because they don't offer the best of space. But since you have a fully modular PSU you might be fine in that department.

The R5 is fine for the card I will just pull a few drive bays out. Also all the reviews show its amazing for Cable management.

 

Maybe you could go for whichever AMD R9 200 series GPU is equivalent to the GTX 970 to avoid any vRAM issues.

I am firmly Team Green at the moment even with the vram issue. Also im just going 1080p gaming for a bit.

[ReadyToGame]

The mounting issue is with the motherboard, not the case. 

 

 

A gigabyte 970 will fit fine in an R5. The R5 also has LOADS of space behind the motherboard tray to manage cables. 

Yeah, I just went back at the review linus did and saw how much space he has in it when you can take out the extra drive bays above the main ones at the bottom, so there is definitely enough space if the extra bays are taken out. 

[Fuente_opusX]

Also Thanks so much for all the responses!!! Any other watter coolers you could recommend?

[ReadyToGame]

The R5 is fin for the card I will just pull a few drive bays out. Also all the reviews show its amazing for Cable management.

 

I am firmly Team Green at the moment even with the vram issue. Also im just going 1080p gaming for a bit.

Yep, I went and looked back at the video.

Great choice now that I looked back at the review, duh.

[Fuente_opusX]

New egg has a sale right now for 256 GB SSD for about $96. Might want to consider that

What brand is that?

[Geekazoid]

There aren't even any VRAM issues. At sub-4k resolutions it's not an issue, and at 4k...well, you shouldn't be getting 970s.

This is true, good point.

 

Plus, hopefully, with any luck, Nvidia will push out drivers that allow the desktop/everything else to render on the slower segment of VRAM and leave the faster VRAM for gaming/applications that need it.

One can only hope.

[Fuente_opusX]

Don't get an H100i, avoid the potential mounting problems. I would get something like an X41 instead.

 

 

One last question, is it honestly woth water cooling or should i save the money ang just go air?