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TheKleen
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Hello everyone. I'm looking to build a new rig in the next 3-4 weeks and would like feedback on my current plan. I've been doing research for a few days now and have found parts that I like, but am interested in opinions of experienced builders as this is my first full build.

 

I'm working with a budget of $800 USD

 

This PC will be used for high stress gaming, I like to run current games (far cry 4, dragon age inquisition, gta v) on high to ultra settings with steady 60fps

 

I currently run a single 22inch 1080p 60hz vizio tv as a display, but may upgrade to a true monitor in the next year

 

I'm upgrading from a (mostly 7 year old) PC, but will be keeping all of my peripherals as well as five core components: EVGA GTX 760 4gb GPU, Corsair GS800 PSU, two DVD drives, and an old slow 140gb HDD. I will be adding a second old slow HDD in the near future as well as adding a SSD in the next year.

 

My proposed build is as follows:

 

Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

MOBO: ASUS Z97-A - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132118

CPU: Core I5-4690K - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117372

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X 2x4gb 1600 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428(Will add another 8gb in future)

CPU COOLING: Corsair H100i - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181032

 

I plan to overclock my CPU to 4.0+ with the aid of water cooling

 

I will be replacing stock fans with aftermarket fans as necessary, but haven't done much research into them yet. 

 

Thank you for your time reading and for any advice, it is much appreciated.

 

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UPDATE: After many changes I believe I'm set on a few things and have decided to pull the trigger on this build in the next two days. I've decided to go with a white/black theme. Most recent build:
 
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($118.48 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Intel 730 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $739.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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What are you upgrading from?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($258.32 @ TigerDirect Canada)  <<< you really don't need to overclock this right away.
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($126.98 @ Newegg Canada)  <<<would you ever SLI or crossfire?
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($163.35 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.50 @ Vuugo)  <<<Everything you need under $50
Total: $696.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Ah, Newegg jumped to .ca when I clicked on the HAF912.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($135.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon)  <<< Is a full tower and has Fan Hub Controller so your case fans are controllable.  Watch a video if you are not familiar with this case, awesome case.
Total: $769.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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That case looks awesome! It seems like it would be worth the extra money over the HAF 912. After looking at some reviews it seems like the H105 cooler is a better option than the H100i and for only $10 more I'll definitely plan on getting it instead.

 

Is there any reason you picked the MSI mobo over the ASUS I chose other than price?

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That case looks awesome! It seems like it would be worth the extra money over the HAF 912. After looking at some reviews it seems like the H105 cooler is a better option than the H100i and for only $10 more I'll definitely plan on getting it instead.

 

Is there any reason you picked the MSI mobo over the ASUS I chose other than price?

 

Price is the reason:  $40 is enough of a reason for me, if it was my own build.  You get absolutely 0% more performance from the ASUS Z97-A.  :D

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If you need it to be red, and you definitely want to overclock... I have to recommend this instead of the gigabyte:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97killer

 

The reason is the VRM.  The Gigabyte only runs four phases, the Asrock runs eight.  Although going Intel is much better than AMD CPUs as far as needing tons of "clean" energy, if I was overclocking I would want to have that efficiency in the power delivery system of the board.

 

Research VRM (voltage regulator module).  It is where the motherboard takes the power from your PSU and converts it for use with the CPU.

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If you need it to be red, and you definitely want to overclock... I have to recommend this instead of the gigabyte:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97killer

 

The reason is the VRM.  The Gigabyte only runs four phases, the Asrock runs eight.  Although going Intel is much better than AMD CPUs as far as needing tons of "clean" energy, if I was overclocking I would want to have that efficiency in the power delivery system of the board.

 

Research VRM (voltage regulator module).  It is where the motherboard takes the power from your PSU and converts it for use with the CPU.

 

Alright I'll do research into that this evening, thanks. I don't necessarily need my parts to be red I just don't want blue. I'd really like to be able to use green parts but they are so uncommon I don't think it'll be possible. I would like the board to be SLI ready though incase I come across another 760 for cheap in the future.

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Another question, what are some reputable sites besides newegg where I can shop for deals?

 

ncix.com / ncixusa.com (for a reasonable fee will assemble a system from parts bought through them), microcenter.com (they tend to offer very good cpu prices on in store purchases, i.e. you have to go to the store to buy it). See pcpartpicker for others.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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ncix.com / ncixusa.com (for a reasonable fee will assemble a system from parts bought through them), microcenter.com (they tend to offer very good cpu prices on in store purchases, i.e. you have to go to the store to buy it). See pcpartpicker for others.

 

Thank you!

 

I've decided to go ahead and buy this thing over the weekend. My latest build is in the OP, any last advice?

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