Need help with a new build

[fireisfriendly]

My 4yr old build had died on today, and so I'm looking to get a completely new build. So I'm looking for some advice on whether this is a good quality build or not. 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4gm9P6

 

Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

 

[Mistaspiffy1]

This all seems fine except for the ram, it would probably be a good idea to get two DIMS instead of just one 

[Fluxx]

Looks good

[eman21790]

That build is so good. My only suggestion is maybe get 2*4 8gb ram, or If you can wait a few months you can get the new 300 series, just throwing it out there.

[fireisfriendly]

This all seems fine except for the ram, it would probably be a good idea to get two DIMS instead of just one 

Sorry I'm kinda new to building computers myself, but what does DIMS mean?

[C0LL0SS0S]

whats your budget?

[Mistaspiffy1]

Sorry I'm kinda new to building computers myself, but what does DIMS mean?

Basically each little bit of ram, so like one stick is one DIM....from what i know 

[fireisfriendly]

whats your budget?

I would like to stay around $900 but if increasing my budget to around $1000 is better for a long term investment then $1000ish is my budget.

[fireisfriendly]

That build is so good. My only suggestion is maybe get 2*4 8gb ram, or If you can wait a few months you can get the new 300 series, just throwing it out there.

 

 

Basically each little bit of ram, so like one stick is one DIM....from what i know 

 

I'll look into some 2x4gb options. Any recommendations that are a good price?

[C0LL0SS0S]

I would like to stay around $900 but if increasing my budget to around $1000 is better for a long term investment then $1000ish is my budget.

You could look into a better GPU, for 900-1000$ Look into the 970/ r9 290x

[fireisfriendly]

You could look into a better GPU, for 900-1000$ Look into the 970/ r9 290x

 

Any certain manufacturers you recommend for either card? 

[Fluxx]

Here's a build just under $1000 with a 970, 2 sticks of ram and a cheaper motherboard. 

Also the power supply you picked isn't available and wasn't adding up to the total cost of your build so I changed it.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($222.75 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($58.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($329.00 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($27.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $982.66

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-14 12:43 EDT-0400

 

[eman21790]

I'll look into some 2x4gb options. Any recommendations that are a good price?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c9d8gao, good and cheap.

[fireisfriendly]

 

Here's a build just under $1000 with a 970, 2 sticks of ram and a cheaper motherboard. 

Also the power supply you picked isn't available and wasn't adding up to the total cost of your build so I changed it.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($222.75 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($58.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($329.00 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($27.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $982.66

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-14 12:43 EDT-0400

 

 

I already own the power supply so that shouldn't be a problem. However, I was wondering if the power supply in my list was a good and reliable one.

[Fluxx]

I already own the power supply so that shouldn't be a problem. However, I was wondering if the power supply in my list was a good and reliable one.

Yes it is a very good power supply

[xQubeZx]

I also think its a good choice to get a 970 instead of the 290, and get a dual channel RAM kit

[fireisfriendly]

Yes it is a very good power supply

 

Is there a relatively cheap motherboard similar to the one you suggested that as an optical audio port on it or should I just get a sound card?

[Fluxx]

Is there a relatively cheap motherboard similar to the one you suggested that as an optical audio port on it or should I just get a sound card?

I would have brought Krait Edition in a heartbeat if it had an optical port but instead went for this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gaming3

 

It's $23 more but has an optical port and an on board sound card but doesn't have SLI support. 

[fireisfriendly]

I would have brought Krait Edition in a heartbeat if it had an optical port but instead went for this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gaming3

 

It's $23 more but has an optical port and an on board sound card but doesn't have SLI support. 

 

I feel like not getting SLI support will hurt me in the long term, but I'm not completely sure. Do you think getting a separate sound card is a viable option?

[Fluxx]

I feel like not getting SLI support will hurt me in the long term, but I'm not completely sure. Do you think getting a separate sound card is a viable option?

Sound cards are usually expensive from what I remember

 

If you definitely need SLI and optical then this gigabyte board will work: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xgaming3

 

It's $125 and has everything you want.