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[Dalmarco]

Hello Friends!

 

All my Life I've been a console gamer, after going from a Mega Drive to a Xbox 360 I decided to switch to the good side! I've done a lot o research to get to this build, I want it to be pretty potent, being able to play the most recent titles at 1440p in 60fps, and also quiet! Please give me your opinions on this build, I plant to do some Overclocking on it to!

 

Thanks!

 

[PCPartPicker part list]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qY2q99) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qY2q99/by_merchant/)(

 

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $219.95 @ SuperBiiz 

**CPU Cooler** | [Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd15) | $79.99 @ Newegg 

**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a) | $137.99 @ SuperBiiz 

**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls2kit4g3d1609ds1s00) | $64.97 @ OutletPC 

**Storage** | [Plextor M6e 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/plextor-internal-hard-drive-pxg256m6e) | $216.99 @ SuperBiiz 

**Video Card** | [Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970g1gaming4gd) | $359.10 @ Directron 

**Case** | [Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr5bk) | $107.99 @ SuperBiiz 

**Power Supply** | [seaSonic X Series 660W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-x660gold) | $111.98 @ Newegg 

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $89.75 @ OutletPC 

**Keyboard** | [Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-keyboard-ch9000067na) | $124.26 @ Amazon 

 | | **Total**

 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1512.97

 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-01 09:19 EST-0500 |

[gilm0re3]

Do you really need the m.2 ssd? Any decent ssd with the same capacity is half that price.

[C0LL0SS0S]

You did your research good, nothing that bothers me, good job!

[gilm0re3]

Also, while the psu is a decent wattage, it's still expensive. EVGA has some good 600w power supplies for a lot less, if you so desire.

[AlwaysFSX]

$100 more.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 900W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($124.26 @ Amazon)
Total: $1643.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-01 09:26 EST-0500

 

$150 less.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 900W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($124.26 @ Amazon)
Total: $1343.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-01 09:26 EST-0500

[Dalmarco]

I agree that the M.2 is a bit unnecessary, but I really feel like checking it out, haha. About the PSU, I'd like one with a Fan-Less mode, so if I let the computer downloading something overnight it stays quiet.

 

Thanks for the feedback!

[gilm0re3]

I agree that the M.2 is a bit unnecessary, but I really feel like checking it out, haha. About the PSU, I'd like one with a Fan-Less mode, so if I let the computer downloading something overnight it stays quiet.

 

Thanks for the feedback!

Touche

[Guest]

I agree that the M.2 is a bit unnecessary, but I really feel like checking it out, haha. About the PSU, I'd like one with a Fan-Less mode, so if I let the computer downloading something overnight it stays quiet.

 

Thanks for the feedback!

EVGA Supernova G2 750W has fanless mode and is cheaper than the Seasonic.

 

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

[Ex14]

Do you really plan on overclocking your CPU? if not needed you could opt for a B/H series board to save abit more cash

M.2 is overkill, and frankly, apart from bnenchmarks you will notice little difference between normal ssds and it.

Also. You seem to be missing a mouse? I'm a deathadder person so yea

[Imakuni]

About the GPU, don't get the G1. You can either:

1. Save 20$ and get the Gigabyte Windforce OC instead. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970wf3oc4gd
2. Or, save 10$ and get the MSI Gaming 4g. It's just a tiny bit weaker and hotter, but it's also a lot more silent. Plus, you save money. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g

As others pointed out, no need for M2.

 

Dat... PSU... wtf are you doing?? You could save A LOT of money there. For instance, the G2 from EVGA. It has higher wattage, the same 80+ Gold, costs less, has the same build quality, has the modularity, and has the passive cooling when load is low. Why would you want the Seasonic? Just... wow. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

[Dalmarco]

Thanks, I made some changes and it's a lot cheaper now. Yes I know I need a mouse, I still don't know witch to pick. I use palm grip and have big hands, also, would be nice to have that "snipe button" that changes the dpi while holding it, as I play mostly fps. Any suggestions are welcome!

 

Thanks again for the awesome tips!

 

 

[PCPartPicker part list]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/t6cQgs) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/t6cQgs/by_merchant/)(

 

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $219.95 @ SuperBiiz 

**CPU Cooler** | [Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd15) | $79.99 @ Newegg 

**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a) | $137.99 @ SuperBiiz 

**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls2kit4g3d1609ds1s00) | $64.98 @ Newegg 

**Storage** | [samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te250bw) | $122.97 @ OutletPC 

**Video Card** | [Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970wf3oc4gd) | $343.94 @ Newegg 

**Case** | [Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr5bk) | $107.99 @ SuperBiiz 

**Power Supply** | [EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr) | $79.99 @ NCIX US 

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $89.75 @ OutletPC 

**Keyboard** | [Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-keyboard-ch9000067na) | $124.26 @ Newegg 

 | | **Total**

 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1355.81

 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-01 15:18 EST-0500 |