Building A Computer For The First Time

[OwlConundrum]

I am tired of my laptop and don't want to buy a new computer that will just become outdated in 6 months. I want to build my own computer that can handle many of the games that I have on my steam account. Most demanding games are GTA 4 and Dead Rising 3.These are two different computer builds that I am working on.

 

First - One that I am working towards

 

Sentey Desktop Power Supply MXP1000-HM Metal Blade Power 1000 Watts Power

Z97 Extreme6 Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z97 Express Chipset - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Motherboard

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz LGA 1150 Boxed Processor Processor

Crucial - 8GB Ballistix 240-pin DIMM DDR3 PC3-12800 Memory Module – Black Memory

Crucial - 240 GB 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive – Multi Storage

Cooler Master - HAF912 Mid-Tower Chassis – Black Case

 EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti FTW DVI-I/HDMI/Display Port GDDR5 Graphics Card with ACX Cooling 02G-P4-3757-KR Graphics Card

 

Second

 

Corsair CX Series 500 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS Bronze ATX12V/EPS12V 456 Power Supply CX500M Power

Asus - Desktop Motherboard - AMD 970 Chipset - Socket AM3+ Motherboard

AMD FD8350FRHKBOX FX-8350 FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition Processor Processor

Crucial - 8GB Ballistix 240-pin DIMM DDR3 PC3-12800 Memory Module – Black Memory

Crucial - 240 GB 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive – Multi Storage

Cooler Master - HAF912 Mid-Tower Chassis – Black Case

EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti FTW DVI-I/HDMI/Display Port GDDR5 Graphics Card with ACX Cooling 02G-P4-3757-KR Graphics Card

 

My uncle and friend are pretty tech savvy, but I wanted to get a bit more information about what I should look for and not have to pay an arm and a leg. I love the idea of having a purely custom-made computer, and I want make sure that I do not buy something and end up wasting money on pieces that I don't need. Let me know how my set up is and if there is any major changes that I need to make or any suggestions that you would do to make this a more enjoyable computer.

I am also going to be getting a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and speakers. I like a tactical keyboard and am current looking towards the Microsoft - Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop Wireless USB Keyboard and Mouse. I am going all out, so help is greatly appreciated.

 

[deVIZtation]

Go with the first but not with that PSU.

[Aniallation]

Sentey Desktop Power Supply MXP1000-HM Metal Blade Power 1000 Watts Power

 

 EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti FTW DVI-I/HDMI/Display Port GDDR5 Graphics Card with ACX Cooling 02G-P4-3757-KR Graphics Card

 

1000W PSU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

750 Ti

[hypnodog]

Go with the first build, but swap PSUs. If you decide to go the AMD route: do NOT use an 8350 (or 9590 for that matter) on a 970 board, it will burn out the VRM on 95% of those boards.

[hypnodog]

1000W PSU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

750 Ti

Look at me...1200w PSU with a 240. (for now at least lol)

(sorry for double post, I always forget to edit my first post to add something)

[Aniallation]

Look at me...1200w PSU with a 240. (for now at least lol)

(sorry for double post, I always forget to edit my first post to add something)

I just found out that 750 Ti uses less power then 240 (60W vs 75W)... Wow.

The power of Maxwell.

[hypnodog]

I just found out that 750 Ti uses less power then 240 (60W vs 75W)... Wow.

The power of Maxwell.

Wow, no wonder a build I made on PCPP with 4 980s and a 5960X wouldn't break 1,000W

[Mrafki1]

You can get away with a 430W psu for the first build, you could however go for a 500W or 650W psu and get a 280 or a 280x because AMD cards are really cheap now just make sure its atleast 80+ Bronze. 

[Aniallation]

Wow, no wonder a build I made on PCPP with 4 980s and a 5960X wouldn't break 1,000W

Four 980s in the LTT test rig doesn't even break 650, and it'd be 250W max for the rest.

 

http://youtu.be/UnS0xWtoRzk?t=4m23s

[thatguy321]

1000W PSU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

750 Ti

1000W PSU with 750, who would do that...

[SImoHayha]

I am tired of my laptop and don't want to buy a new computer that will just become outdated in 6 months. I want to build my own computer that can handle many of the games that I have on my steam account. Most demanding games are GTA 4 and Dead Rising 3.These are two different computer builds that I am working on.

 

First - One that I am working towards

 

Sentey Desktop Power Supply MXP1000-HM Metal Blade Power 1000 Watts Power

Z97 Extreme6 Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z97 Express Chipset - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Motherboard

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz LGA 1150 Boxed Processor Processor

Crucial - 8GB Ballistix 240-pin DIMM DDR3 PC3-12800 Memory Module – Black Memory

Crucial - 240 GB 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive – Multi Storage

Cooler Master - HAF912 Mid-Tower Chassis – Black Case

 EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti FTW DVI-I/HDMI/Display Port GDDR5 Graphics Card with ACX Cooling 02G-P4-3757-KR Graphics Card

 

Second

 

Corsair CX Series 500 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS Bronze ATX12V/EPS12V 456 Power Supply CX500M Power

Asus - Desktop Motherboard - AMD 970 Chipset - Socket AM3+ Motherboard

AMD FD8350FRHKBOX FX-8350 FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition Processor Processor

Crucial - 8GB Ballistix 240-pin DIMM DDR3 PC3-12800 Memory Module – Black Memory

Crucial - 240 GB 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive – Multi Storage

Cooler Master - HAF912 Mid-Tower Chassis – Black Case

EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti FTW DVI-I/HDMI/Display Port GDDR5 Graphics Card with ACX Cooling 02G-P4-3757-KR Graphics Card

 

My uncle and friend are pretty tech savvy, but I wanted to get a bit more information about what I should look for and not have to pay an arm and a leg. I love the idea of having a purely custom-made computer, and I want make sure that I do not buy something and end up wasting money on pieces that I don't need. Let me know how my set up is and if there is any major changes that I need to make or any suggestions that you would do to make this a more enjoyable computer.

I am also going to be getting a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and speakers. I like a tactical keyboard and am current looking towards the Microsoft - Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop Wireless USB Keyboard and Mouse. I am going all out, so help is greatly appreciated.

what is your max budget ? We could help you make a better build

[Fgtfv567]

I just found out that 750 Ti uses less power then 240 (60W vs 75W)... Wow.

The power of Maxwell.

Yeah, you can use it to upgrade shitty pre-builts to alright gaming rigs!

 

Go with the first build, but swap PSUs. If you decide to go the AMD route: do NOT use an 8350 (or 9590 for that matter) on a 970 board, it will burn out the VRM on 95% of those boards.

Oh right, another reason that AMD CPUs suck. I forgot about that.

 

You absolutely do not need a 1000W PSU for ONE 750Ti. Get a 500W PSU and get a 970 instead. Also go the intel route.

[Hero7750]

I would recommend waiting a little bit for the 300 seires GPU's from AMD. The 750 ti isn't my first pick but it would be nice. And definetly go with the i5.

[OwlConundrum]

what is your max budget ? We could help you make a better build

Well, don't really have a max budget, but I am putting what I can toward it each month. Most likely will take some time.

[OwlConundrum]

I am also debating if I should go with the  ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO DDR3 2800 LGA 1150 Motherboard socket. I was told that ASUS is a good one to go with.