My PC build

[mmhayden]

Hello,

 

Could I please get some insight on my very first gaming PC. Thanks and just as a heads up, I have already bought the PSU and Case so that won't change!

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zRrmK8

 

 

[HeathCliff]

Looks good. Not too sure about the colour scheme. 

[Swndlr]

perfect build, maybe spend less on a mobo and more a cooler.

other than that its all good.

[Bonesy]

Very nice build IMO, good balance. Only thing I would change and it's purely preference - I would get the black/red H440 to go with the black/red theme already going on. I'm a sucker for that kind of stuff though, lol.

[zappian]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.00 @ NZXT)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1154.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-02 16:42 EST-0500
 

Or if you prefer

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($322.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($96.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($72.97 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($339.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.00 @ NZXT) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($93.99 @ NCIX US) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($27.89 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1276.77

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-02 16:43 EST-0500

[soaringchicken]

Looks good, but idk about the 850 pro

[adamsjus1]

Its a good build. 

 

But I will say that I am getting a little old of people are going that same rout. 

 

What games are you playing?

[Johannes_Lazor]

Looks good, But that motherboard looks overkill, If you are willing to pay that much for a motherboard you should also go for a NZXT Kraken x61 to cool your CPU.

[mmhayden]

Its a good build. 

 

But I will say that I am getting a little old of people are going that same rout. 

 

What games are you playing?

I play a wide range, very demanding games like BF4 and titan fall, and less demanding games like mine craft and terraria. I like all types of games really

[mmhayden]

Very nice build IMO, good balance. Only thing I would change and it's purely preference - I would get the black/red H440 to go with the black/red theme already going on. I'm a sucker for that kind of stuff though, lol.

I actuallyy really like the white interior to contrast the very dark red and black interior, as well as the interior of the case being red, it suit me!

[mmhayden]

I actuallyy really like the white interior to contrast the very dark red and black interior, as well as the interior of the case being red, it suit me!

interior being black***

[mmhayden]

Looks good, But that motherboard looks overkill, If you are willing to pay that much for a motherboard you should also go for a NZXT Kraken x61 to cool your CPU.

I was thinking about it. I am not sure because I don't want to over clock mainly because I don't know how, and I heard you only need a good water cooling unit if you plan to do some heavy over clocking. Correct me if Im wrong. I might buy one just in case, because I have some extra money. I am also scared of it leaking to. That sounds like a nightmare!!! I went overkill on that mother board because of its extremely high rating pretty much everywhere, I also will have room to expand, and its very reliable!

[Johannes_Lazor]

I was thinking about it. I am not sure because I don't want to over clock mainly because I don't know how, and I heard you only need a good water cooling unit if you plan to do some heavy over clocking. Correct me if Im wrong. I might buy one just in case, because I have some extra money. I am also scared of it leaking to. That sounds like a nightmare!!! I went overkill on that mother board because of its extremely high rating pretty much everywhere, I also will have room to expand, and its very reliable!

If you wont overclock there is not much of a point in getting a 212 EVO, There are better looking tower coolers out there, Be Quiet makes black ones.

If you want that motherboard and you have the money for it, it is the motherboard you should get.

I understand why you wouldnt want to get a watercooler, There are more points of failure with them, And the outcome can be Much worse.

[Blackler]

Replace the case with a black one to go with the red/black peripherals / mobo / graphics card and swap the fan cooler for a black be quiet! cooler as youa rent OC'ing

 

and that would look rather delicious

 

Bon Apetite!

 

I recommend this case for most orgasmic results