My First Build

[Robbertz]

This is going to be my first personal build, however I have worked on many of my friends gaming rigs. I haven't ordered parts yet, as I wanted to pass the project through the community and ask for suggestions. I want to keep the build under $1500(US). Please make suggestions and give me better ideas. 

 

CPU: Intel i5 4670K (Planning to overclock)

Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth Z87

GPU: Gigabyte GTX 760 w/ windforce cooler

Memory: 8gb Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR 1600

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i (Push/Pull)

SSD: 120gb Samsung 840 Pro Series 

HDD: 1tb WD black 

PSU: Corsair HX 750

Case: Fractal Design R4

 

 

Again Please recommend other things within budget. I am really not sure about what case I am going to use so please give ideas.  I live in New England, so the temp varies a lot, especially in the summer. I also live in an older house so dust is a thing to worry about. :)

[Vbgf]

Looks good though it can be a tiny bit better! Go with 840 pro. And if you can, go haswell too.

[nightlitezzz]

Get the 840 Pro version. Get a 4670k? Get a PSU? I recommend The Seasonic G 650 for you.

[Vbgf]

Get the 840 Pro version. Get a 4670k? Get a PSU? I recommend The Seasonic G 650 for you.

Brofist

[Gamebozzo]

if i were u id try 2 fit in a sli 760, its super worth it

[Robbertz]

Get the 840 Pro version. Get a 4670k? Get a PSU? I recommend The Seasonic G 650 for you.

 

Looks good though it can be a tiny bit better! Go with 840 pro. And if you can, go haswell too.

For A PSU i was looking at a HX 750? And it is the pro Series. I was thinking about haswell but i didn't know if the H100i was compatible with the socket 1150? 

[delet my acc pls]

This is going to be my first personal build, however I have worked on many of my friends gaming rigs. I haven't ordered parts yet, as I wanted to pass the project through the community and ask for suggestions. I want to keep the build under $1500(US). Please make suggestions and give me better ideas. 

 

CPU: Intel i5 3570K (Planning to overclock)

Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth Z77

GPU: Gigabyte GTX 760 w/ windforce cooler

Memory: 8gb Corsair Vengeance DDR 1600

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i (Push/Pull)

SSD: 120gb Samsung 840 Series 

HDD: 1tb WD black 

Case: Fractal Design R4

 

 

Again Please recommend other things within budget. I am really not sure about what case I am going to use so please give ideas.  I live in New England, so the temp varies a lot, especially in the summer. I also live in an older house so dust is a thing to worry about. :)

  

Looks good though it can be a tiny bit better! Go with 840 pro. And if you can, go haswell too.

Seriously 840 pro you guys got to be kidding me it is just money in the trash, no noticeable load time impovements. it is if you transfer data from it all the time. For gamers and home users the pro is just for bragging rights

[Vbgf]

My opinion is that if you are going SSD , better get top of the line, you are going to spend alot on a SSD anyway :D. You get 5yrs warranty on top of that. But it's up to the individual to decide, i'm happy with my pro so i'd recommend it.

[nightlitezzz]

For A PSU i was looking at a HX 750? And it is the pro Series. I was thinking about haswell but i didn't know if the H100i was compatible with the socket 1150? 

Get the HX650, it will suit you fine. 1150 and 1155 use the same mounting holes so it will work.

[Robbertz]

Get the HX650, it will suit you fine. 1150 and 1155 use the same mounting holes so it will work.

In that case I will probs go 4670K. I didnt look at many Z87 MBs. any good ones to look for?

[Vbgf]

Sabertooth there too :D

[nightlitezzz]

In that case I will probs go 4670K. I didnt look at many Z87 MBs. any good ones to look for?

Not sure either, haven't looked into them. Gigabyte's UD(Insert Number)X series are usually a good start,

[Robbertz]

Not sure either, haven't looked into them. Gigabyte's UD(Insert Number)X series are usually a good start,

Going Haswell. Is it worth it to go Vengeance Pro vs. the regular?

 

[nightlitezzz]

You mean memo

 

Going Haswell. Is it worth it to go Vengeance Pro vs. the regular?
 

As in memory? No, it's just looks like 99% of all other memory on the market.

[WoodenMarker]

Going Haswell. Is it worth it to go Vengeance Pro vs. the regular?

Ram is ram. Performance will be the same if the specs are the same.

[hiyayhi]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dIxB

[WoodenMarker]

Something like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dIIh

It is sli ready. 

 

Since you're in England, shouldn't your currency be in pounds and not dollars?

[Robbertz]

Something like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dIIh

It is sli ready. 

 

Since you're in England, shouldn't your currency be in pounds and not dollars?

Im in NEW England... in the US.. and thanks for the parts list