First PC Build

Rufle · May 18, 2015

Is this PC "Future Proof", if not. Any suggestions?

PcPartPicker: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KsqtdC

cheeze_tartz · May 18, 2015

What are you going to use this PC primarily for?

Swndlr · May 18, 2015

*sees "future proof"*

*clicks link*

*sees fx8*

*closes firefox*

Aytex · May 18, 2015

*sees "future proof"*

*clicks link*

*sees fx8*

*closes firefox*

chrome master raic?

Rufle · May 18, 2015

What are you going to use this PC primarily for?

For gaming, school, everyday stuff.

cheeze_tartz · May 18, 2015

chrome master raic?

No

Aytex · May 18, 2015

Is this PC "Future Proof", if not. Any suggestions?

PcPartPicker: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KsqtdC

pls just use i5, color or preformance wise the i5+ wins so much no fanboy just facts

WoodenMarker · May 18, 2015

Nothing is future proof.

What's the system being used for?

Moving thread ot New Builds and Planning.

cheeze_tartz · May 18, 2015

For gaming, school, everyday stuff.

ehhh, you can get a way better build. First off:

Intel please

16 gigs is a little bit overkill

Overkill on the storage

8 gigs is fine and a 1TB HDD would be enough.

Rufle · May 18, 2015

ehhh, you can get a way better build. First off:

Intel please

16 gigs is a little bit overkill

Overkill on the storage

8 gigs is fine and a 1TB HDD would be enough.

I know its a bit overkill but thats why is mentioned "Future Proof". I know nothing is future proof but this build might cover me for a while

cheeze_tartz · May 18, 2015

I know its a bit overkill but thats why is mentioned "Future Proof". I know nothing is future proof but this build might cover me for a while

True, but if you want "future proof" get a better GPU and CPU (I suggest a 970/980 and 4690K/4790K). If you really want future proof (1-3 years), you should go on the X99 platform, but X99 is expensive.

bobthedog8412 · May 18, 2015

Get a 8320 instead and get a ssd

KayTees · May 18, 2015

*sees "future proof"*

*clicks link*

*sees fx8*

*closes firefox*

I clicked the link, saw FX.

Swndlr · May 18, 2015

I clicked the link, saw FX.

how many volts are you feeding that 4690k?

KayTees · May 18, 2015

how many volts are you feeding that 4690k?

1.28 apparently.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/329267-wat-overclock-too-high/

Pool · May 18, 2015

For gaming and school

Get a Z97 and a 4690k (the overclock will help you for the futurproof part)

Get a 2x4gb with a good frequency/CL ratio, 1866/CL8 is a great choice.

Remove the internal HDD and use external ones of smaller size for easier backup instead, nowdays the only storage you want in your computer are 512gb+ SSD's and NVMe compatible SSDs.

If you aim for futur proof you should get a 750w+ PSU, this way you can possibly SLI/Xfire

Remove windows 8.1 and get 10 alpha

SteveGrabowski0 · May 18, 2015

For gaming, school, everyday stuff.

That's a terrible value build. Here is a far superior one for the same price:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($94.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.09 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.95 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: NZXT FN-140RB 62.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($6.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1083.88

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-18 00:08 EDT-0400

SteveGrabowski0 · May 18, 2015

My recommended build also comes with Witcher 3 and Batman Arkham Knight, has a great looking case, the best GTX 970, a really high quality modular PSU, an excellent i5 CPU, and will be extremely easy to build in that case thanks to the modular PSU and the solid cable management in the S340. For $100 or so more you could upgrade to an unlocked i5-4690k and say an Asus Z97-A board, though I might upgrade to a little stronger PSU if you're overclocking both CPU and GPU.

WoodenMarker · May 18, 2015

I know its a bit overkill but thats why is mentioned "Future Proof". I know nothing is future proof but this build might cover me for a while

You're better off buying what you need now and putting any extra money towards more frequent future upgrades instead of spending more now hoping that it would last longer.

How's this look instead? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JXL3XL

Caloon · May 18, 2015

Dude when I saw *future proof* I thought man this will be some awesome x99 DDR4 double titanX build, not some low budget build for $1000.

Telle your bugdet and we'll make you as close as we can get to *future proof* build.

No offense

Sam Z Man · May 18, 2015

Is this PC "Future Proof", if not. Any suggestions?

PcPartPicker: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KsqtdC

This would be a better build that I would comfortably say perform 50-100% better in games.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)

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

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($85.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.88 @ NCIX US)

Total: $980.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-18 02:04 EDT-0400

Get a 8320 instead and get a ssd

Not sure if troll, or has no idea what he is talking about.

Zackslay3r · May 18, 2015

Is this PC "Future Proof", if not. Any suggestions?

PcPartPicker: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KsqtdC

Would personally do these things.

1) Switch to intel CPU. If you where doing video editing/rendering and needed a cheaper CPU. then that 8350 would be perfectly fine. but considering you will not be utilizing those 4 extra cores, they are made redundant. The extra cores will mean nothing to the lifespan of the chip in terms of "future proofness" as you need to focus on better/faster cores rather then more/worse cores. you will be essentally using a max of 4 cores on that 8350. I would personally recommened a 4690k.

2) Add a CPU Cooler. this is opitional. if you plan to do a bit of overclocking. get the 212 EVO and you can perform a mild overclock to get a boost in performance, as well as more life out of you're chip. however, if you have no interest in overclocking, just go with a 4690 and have those extra bucks on 1 of these 2 things.

3) SSD. A SSD will make you're computer run a whole lot faster. and it will be noticeable to you. I recommened cutting the 4TB Black to a 2TB and getting a 120 or 240gb SSD as you're boot drive. YOU WILL NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE.

4) If you cut the 4TB Black to a 2TB Black, but arent really interested in a SSD for now. could always put more money into the graphics card and get a 290 or 290x.

5) RAM. you do not need 16gb if you are just doing basic tasks/Gaming. Grab 8GB for now and if you need more RAM later, you can always purchase another 8GB later down the road. This cut put the money into either the SSD or Graphics Card.

Those are just my choices/suggestions.