First Build Plans

[stconquest]

This is a good price for a 28" 4K:  http://www.amazon.com/Philips-28-Inch-Monitor-resolution-288P6LJEB/dp/B00K15LQZM

 

You won't always game at 4K, but it scales down to 1080p seamlessly.

[rayschrantz]

This is as cheap as you can get (2 of these):

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-monitor-27mp33hq

That one seems like a good option.

[stconquest]

That one seems like a good option.

 

Check some professional reviews first, these LG's might be a bit dim.

 

You should get a better picture with these, but you pay more:  http://pcpartpicker.com/part/dell-monitor-e2715h

[stconquest]

Last thing because I gtg:  Do you live near a Microcenter store.  It is a pick up only deal, but you can save a good amount on many of your components.

[rayschrantz]

Last thing because I gtg:  Do you live near a Microcenter store.  It is a pick up only deal, but you can save a good amount on many of your components.

Apparently there's one a half hour away from my house. Thanks for the help.

[Aniallation]

I here what your saying with corsair, but everyone I've talked to had great experiences with corsair. As for the graphics card, that's exactly what I had in the first place! but someone made a huge deal about it and said I should switch to the Asus Strix  series.

It's not that they're bad, it's that they're overpriced. 

 

This SSD performs much better and is more reliable for only $10 more: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-internal-hard-drive-asp900s3256gmc

 

You won't notice a difference in performance between the Corsair power supply and this one, but this one is just over half the price: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bbefx

 

There's nothing special about the Strix series. At stock they're okay, but if you want to overclock, the cooler is bleh, the power delivery is bleh... everything is better about the G1, no reason not to spend $20 more for it, especially considering you're already saving $65 by not going for an overpriced PSU.

[rayschrantz]

It's not that they're bad, it's that they're overpriced. 

 

This SSD performs much better and is more reliable for only $10 more: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-internal-hard-drive-asp900s3256gmc

 

You won't notice a difference in performance between the Corsair power supply and this one, but this one is just over half the price: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bbefx

 

There's nothing special about the Strix series. At stock they're okay, but if you want to overclock, the cooler is bleh, the power delivery is bleh... everything is better about the G1, no reason not to spend $20 more for it, especially considering you're already saving $65 by not going for an overpriced PSU.

This one right? https://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970wf3oc4gd cause there's a couple different ones to choose from.

[Aniallation]

This one right? https://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970wf3oc4gd cause there's a couple different ones to choose from.

This one. https://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970g1gaming4gd

 

Just plain "WINDFORCE" (without the 3X). On the box in the pic also says G1 GAMING

[stconquest]

Apparently there's one a half hour away from my house. Thanks for the help.

 

That is awesome.  They recently had a deal for when you buy a CPU, you got a Z97 MSI Gaming 5 mobo for free...that was awesome.

 

If you can tell me the actual store nearest to you I can look.  I need your SSN, phone number, and the hospital where you were born...

 

Nah, if you want you can take a look at the specific store nearest to you.  The usual savings comes from CPU/motherboard, but you can look at what else they have to offer since you are so close to one.  I like picking up my own stuff if I have the option.  If something I wanted was $10 more at MC, I would pay that not to have to wait for shipping.

[rayschrantz]

That is awesome.  They recently had a deal for when you buy a CPU, you got a Z97 MSI Gaming 5 mobo for free...that was awesome.

 

If you can tell me the actual store nearest to you I can look.  I need your SSN, phone number, and the hospital where you were born...

 

Nah, if you want you can take a look at the specific store nearest to you.  The usual savings comes from CPU/motherboard, but you can look at what else they have to offer since you are so close to one.  I like picking up my own stuff if I have the option.  If something I wanted was $10 more at MC, I would pay that not to have to wait for shipping.

Yeah, I would prefer picking up my parts in person vs. having it shipped to my house and finding out it was damaged. Also that deal sounds amazing; I would definitely do it, but I'm trying to steer away from using red in my build. I'm trying to stick to black, purple, blue, white, and green.

[rayschrantz]

Here's my updated Mid ATX build based on what all you have told me. The price is actually $40 less because the keyboard price is wrong. Also, in the end I decided to go with one 27" monitor because I don't really need two at the moment and 27" is actually really big compared to my 13" laptop I'm using now.

 

Mid ATX Build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($317.85 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Corsair Force LS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($124.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($34.25 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($12.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($21.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm  Fans  ($29.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm  Fans  ($29.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus MX279H 27.0" Monitor  ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($214.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer Naga Epic Chroma Wireless Laser Mouse  ($109.34 @ Amazon)
Other: IC Diamond 24 Carat ($15.98)
Other: Swiftech 8-Way PWM Splitter Box - SATA ($9.95)
Total: $2195.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-17 11:19 EDT-0400

[stconquest]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($389.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($161.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin ECO2 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($549.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($113.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus MX279H 27.0" Monitor  ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($123.99 @ Directron)
Mouse: Logitech G600 MMO Gaming Mouse Wired Laser Mouse  ($52.89 @ Amazon)
Total: $2195.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-17 14:08 EDT-0400

[rayschrantz]

If I switch to a Corsair H60 Liquid CPU Cooler, do I want a static pressure fan or an airflow fan for the radiator?

Also I changed my build a little more. I'm still deciding between using the Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard with a Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter and the ASRock Z97 Extreme6/ac ATX LGA1150 Motherboard, which has wifi build in.

 

Mid ATX Build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($317.85 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($146.16 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($126.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($111.72 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Purple 66.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($16.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Purple 66.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($16.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Purple 66.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($16.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Purple 66.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($16.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($12.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus MX279H 27.0" Monitor  ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($149.28 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer Naga Epic Chroma Wireless Laser Mouse  ($109.34 @ Amazon)
Other: IC Diamond 24 Carat ($15.98)
Other: Swiftech 8-Way PWM Splitter Box - SATA ($9.95)
Total: $2173.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-18 11:07 EDT-0400