What should I change in this build?

[TwistyProduct9]

Okay so I'm planning to build a gaming pc.

But I need some of your guys opinions.

Here are my plans:

Motherboard: http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/108142

Cpu:http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/96203

Graphics card: http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/105121

Ram: http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/57952

Power supply: http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/78575

Case:http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/95572

My budgets $1000.

I'm not planning to get them in store.

If I get that graphics card in store will I still get the free game?

This is my first build thanks.

[ReadyToGame]

Can you use PC partpicker rather than the site you used? It would be faster and easier for you to build the list up on PC Part picker and then copy it as a text post summary and then post it here.

[dadasmithywinkle]

Okay so I'm planning to build a gaming pc.

But I need some of your guys opinions.

Here are my plans:

My budgets $1000.

I'm not planning to get them in store.

If I get that graphics card in store will I still get the free game?

This is my first build thanks.

This is what I'd get - the case is better, the gpu is better, the CPU is better, and the mobo is better.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg) 

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

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($67.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($42.50 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($309.30 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.98 @ NCIX US) 

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

Total: $932.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-01 14:01 EDT-0400

[TwistyProduct9]

This is what I'd get - the case is better, the gpu is better, the CPU is better, and the mobo is better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)

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

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.50 @ Amazon)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($309.30 @ Newegg)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.98 @ NCIX US)

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

Total: $932.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-01 14:01 EDT-0400

Oh damn I forgot to mention that the monitor and mouse and keyboard need to be included into the budget sorry.

And also are these prices gonna be available in stores?

[TwistyProduct9]

This is what I'd get - the case is better, the gpu is better, the CPU is better, and the mobo is better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)

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

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.50 @ Amazon)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($309.30 @ Newegg)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.98 @ NCIX US)

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

Total: $932.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-01 14:01 EDT-0400

Oh damn I forgot to mention that the monitor and mouse and keyboard need to be included into the budget sorry.

And also are these prices gonna be available in stores?

[Guest]

Okay so I'm planning to build a gaming pc.

But I need some of your guys opinions.

Here are my plans:

Motherboard: http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/108142

Cpu:http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/96203

Graphics card: http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/105121

Ram: http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/57952

Power supply: http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/78575

Case:http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/95572

My budgets $1000.

I'm not planning to get them in store.

If I get that graphics card in store will I still get the free game?

This is my first build thanks.

That cpu and motherboard are incompatible for starters. You need a 1150 socket board with that cpu.

[TwistyProduct9]

That cpu and motherboard are incompatible for starters. You need a 1150 socket board with that cpu.

This ones compatible with it right?

But is this one a good one?

http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/106378/1115

[Guest]

This ones compatible with it right?

But is this one a good one?

http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/106378/1115

This Gigabyte H97 board would be better then you avoid any possible bios issues.

 

http://www.ncix.com/detail/gigabyte-h97m-hd3-matx-lga1150-h97-06-96905.htm

 

If you want to keep the Asus board then check if the board has the latest bios version. You can update some Asus boards without a cpu, but I don't know if that particular one has that feature.

[TwistyProduct9]

This Gigabyte H97 board would be better then you avoid any possible bios issues.

http://www.ncix.com/detail/gigabyte-h97m-hd3-matx-lga1150-h97-06-96905.htm

If you want to keep the Asus board then check if the board has the latest bios version. You can update some Asus boards without a cpu, but I don't know if that particular one has that feature.

Okay so with those tips I built this

I already have a 500gb Hard drive should I get a new one?

Also is this price gonna increase because I'm in Canada?

Thanks for all the help

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Jpf43C

[Guest]

Okay so with those tips I built this

I already have a 500gb Hard drive should I get a new one?

Also is this price gonna increase because I'm in Canada?

Thanks for all the help

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Jpf43C

If your current hard drive is SATA then it will work ok in this build.

 

That pcpartpicker link is for USA prices, so it will be more in Canada. You can change the Country to Canada at the top right of the link. That changes the total to $1236.

 

You could drop the cooler and SSD for the time being if you want to get near your $1000 budget and just use the 500GB HDD assuming it is SATA and no the old IDE type (Ribbon cable connection).

[TwistyProduct9]

If your current hard drive is SATA then it will work ok in this build.

That pcpartpicker link is for USA prices, so it will be more in Canada. You can change the Country to Canada at the top right of the link. That changes the total to $1236.

You could drop the cooler and SSD for the time being if you want to get near your $1000 budget and just use the 500GB HDD assuming it is SATA and no the old IDE type (Ribbon cable connection).

It's a western Digital 500gb 32mb cache

And it is Sata

But it's fairly old so do you think it'll work good

[Guest]

It's a western Digital 500gb 32mb cache

And it is Sata

But it's fairly old so do you think it'll work good

No reason why it wouldn't work. I have a few old 250GB Hard drives in my own pc which are fine. 

[TwistyProduct9]

No reason why it wouldn't work. I have a few old 250GB Hard drives in my own pc which are fine.

Should I wipe the hard drive

[TwistyProduct9]

No reason why it wouldn't work. I have a few old 250GB Hard drives in my own pc which are fine.

Yo I have a real quick questions

Is the Asus GeForce gtx 960 strix 2gb good?

[Guest]

I would wipe the drive then do a clean install of windows with the new components.

 

The GTX 960 2GB is ok for a mid range card. The 280X is a good gpu if you don't mind AMD.

[TwistyProduct9]

I would wipe the drive then do a clean install of windows with the new components.

The GTX 960 2GB is ok for a mid range card. The 280X is a good gpu if you don't mind AMD.

Alright the cheapest one I can get is the gtx 960 strix

But what kind of games can I play on it on 1080p high settings

Like will I be able to play gta 5 and other games like that

[Guest]

Alright the cheapest one I can get is the gtx 960 strix

But what kind of games can I play on it on 1080p high settings

Like will I be able to play gta 5 and other games like that

These links should give you an idea of performance at 1080p

 

http://www.gamersnexus.net/game-bench/1905-gta-v-pc-fps-benchmark-graphics-cards

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Gigabyte/GTX_960_OC/1.html