Aus First PC =D

[Quazy]

Hey all you wonderful pc experts!

 

So I finally decided to take the plunge and build my very first pc. After watching many hours of video tutorials and reading many forums and guides, I feel I can do it without totally screwing it up (although many may disagree ).

 

So as for performance criteria, I won't be doing anything too strenuous such as video editing or intensive photoshop, and basically expect my build to last me many years of gaming at 1080p and 1440p, as well as day to day work such as MS word, emails, youtube etc.

 

I may be looking to OC in the future, but feel it is beyond my meagre ability currently, and would be happy leaving my CPU stock until I upgrade down the line.

 

In addition, I may also be looking to SLI GTX 970s when I can afford the 2nd one, so would appreciate some feedback as to which brand to go with.

 

Below is my build plan:

 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3hLNZL

 

I appreciate feedback, as I am just a poor little noob from Australia, navigating the dense and complicated jungle that is the PC! 

Thankyou

 

[xnoobftw]

Hey all you wonderful pc experts!

 

So I finally decided to take the plunge and build my very first pc. After watching many hours of video tutorials and reading many forums and guides, I feel I can do it without totally screwing it up (although many may disagree ).

 

So as for performance criteria, I won't be doing anything too strenuous such as video editing or intensive photoshop, and basically expect my build to last me many years of gaming at 1080p and 1440p, as well as day to day work such as MS word, emails, youtube etc.

 

I may be looking to OC in the future, but feel it is beyond my meagre ability currently, and would be happy leaving my CPU stock until I upgrade down the line.

 

In addition, I may also be looking to SLI GTX 970s when I can afford the 2nd one, so would appreciate some feedback as to which brand to go with.

 

Below is my build plan:

 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3hLNZL

 

I appreciate feedback, as I am just a poor little noob from Australia, navigating the dense and complicated jungle that is the PC! 

Thankyou

Go with the k version of 4690

Get a 750 watts if you wanna SLI 970 (With OC)

I would suggest going with 840 evo but that SSD is ok 

[TW1ST3R]

You have picked an ASUS Z97 motherboard, however your motherboard in that selection doesn't support SLI.  You'd need the ASUS Z97-A if you want SLI support. 

Also the ASUS motherboards with the '5-way optimisation' feature have an auto overclocking and system fan curve feature in AI suite which will handle everything well within safe levels.  Won't be as high as a manual overclock, but definitely good enough.  My 4690K is OC'd to 4.6Ghz through this tool because I'm lazy.

 

I agree with @xnoobftw - get the 4690K if you can stretch your budget a little, I don't think it's much more expensive than the non-K if I remember correctly.  

 

You can probably get away with the 650W for SLI, but it'd probably be best for get the 750W G2 if you want a bit of headroom for overclocking.  I'm also planning on picking up a second 970 for my system later this year.

 

Also, unless you live near CPL, I wouldn't buy from them - their prices are often lower, but their shipping rates are significantly higher.  Also try and order everything from one or two locations - saves quite a bit of money overall.

 

Also don't rely on the stock CPU cooler, invest in at least a 212 EVO or one of those Raijintek ones, they're only like $30-40

[xnoobftw]

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Give us your budget and we'll do something about it for you 

[Quazy]

I changed to the 750w G2, is there any way I can get a cheaper motherboard that can still sli? And I'd mostly be buying from UMART as I live around the corner from them and would just pick up the parts. $1600 max, and decided not to go with k version of i5 as would rather not risk stuffing it up, and I think it would be fine stock for my needs.

[TW1ST3R]

I changed to the 750w G2, is there any way I can get a cheaper motherboard that can still sli? And I'd mostly be buying from UMART as I live around the corner from them and would just pick up the parts. $1600 max, and decided not to go with k version of i5 as would rather not risk stuffing it up, and I think it would be fine stock for my needs.

Luke's motherboard showdown featured a couple of cheaper boards that had SLI.  I think the Gigabyte one here supports it.  Have a watch of the four parts and see if that board has the features you require.

[Quazy]

Sweet, got an asrock at the same price that support sli. Another question tho, would the 2nd gi 970 force me to remove my bottom hard drive bay due to length issues? (Card is 312mm, and the R5 natively fits 310mm

[TW1ST3R]

Sweet, got an asrock at the same price that support sli. Another question tho, would the 2nd gi 970 force me to remove my bottom hard drive bay due to length issues? (Card is 312mm, and the R5 natively fits 310mm

Possibly.  Unless there's someone who can give you a definitive answer, when you do the initial build test fit the first card in the second slot.  If it doesn't fit you have the options of buying a 3.5-5.25 adapter mount and sticking your hard drive in one of the optical bays, or you can replace the hard drive with a 1TB SSD.