New Gaming PC Build (First Time)

[PleaseHelpMeNow]

Hey guys, I am planning on building my first gaming pc this summer.  I want to get some feedback on this build.  Thanks.

 

I have two different options that are very similar.

 

Build 1

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HqzDVn

 

Build 2

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cXZVP6

 

Could you guys also explain the difference between a Z97 Motherboard and an H97.  Thanks

[orangecat]

All you really need to know is Z97 can overclock and has a few extra features. You'' need a K series chip if you want to overclock.

[Mohenjo]

if your not getting a k cpu then no need for a z97. also is 250gb enough for? gta v alone is 80gb. also i would recommend going the extra mile and getting a 970. you wont regret it 

[PleaseHelpMeNow]

Thanks.  I didn't realize GTA 5 took up 80GB.  

[LinuxBoi]

as they have said z97 is mainly for overclocking and h97 is for just usability if you don't use a k series of chip (unlocked) then z97 is useless. so if you want a z97 with over clocking and intel core i7 go with a 4770k or a 4790k. otherwise z97 is not worth it.

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QwtxdC

 

Just picked a couple different parts, if you can I'd get some liquid cooling on your CPU, as you wanna keep your temps down in the summer.

[SteveGrabowski0]

Hey guys, I am planning on building my first gaming pc this summer.  I want to get some feedback on this build.  Thanks.

 

I have two different options that are very similar.

 

Build 1

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HqzDVn

 

Build 2

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cXZVP6

 

Could you guys also explain the difference between a Z97 Motherboard and an H97.  Thanks

 

I'd hold off on the SSD and buy a GTX 970 instead of the 960 in Build #1. The 960 isn't bad but the 970 is really awesome for 1080p, you can turn settings way up and still get 60 fps.

[XCruzzerX89]

Hey guys, I am planning on building my first gaming pc this summer.  I want to get some feedback on this build.  Thanks.

 

I have two different options that are very similar.

 

Build 1

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HqzDVn

 

Build 2

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cXZVP6

 

Could you guys also explain the difference between a Z97 Motherboard and an H97.  Thanks

find a cheap R9 280x for around the same price it gives you more bang for your buck, also keep the ssd it's a glorious thing to have 

[SteveGrabowski0]

find a cheap R9 280x for around the same price it gives you more bang for your buck, also keep the ssd it's a glorious thing to have 

 

SSD doesn't give you any more frames per second. I'd rather have the better GPU that makes a difference 100% of the time when I'm playing GTA V vs having the SSD that reduces the one time load of the game when I first launch it from 40 seconds to 20 seconds.

 

This is the build I'd recommend for the same price.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($188.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

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

Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($50.99 @ Newegg) 

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

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($314.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($58.99 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($12.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($87.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($160.73 @ B&H) 

Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($6.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1084.57

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 19:38 EDT-0400

[XCruzzerX89]

 

 

SSD doesn't give you any more frames per second. I'd rather have the better GPU that makes a difference 100% of the time when I'm playing GTA V vs having the SSD that reduces the one time load of the game when I first launch it from 40 seconds to 20 seconds.

 

This is the build I'd recommend for the same price.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($188.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

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

Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($50.99 @ Newegg) 

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

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($314.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($58.99 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($12.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($87.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($160.73 @ B&H) 

Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($6.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1084.57

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 19:38 EDT-0400

 

Yes you would rather, but some people wouldn't, me including, anyways it's not our build it's his so let him pick 

[SteveGrabowski0]

Yes you would rather, but some people wouldn't, me including, anyways it's not our build it's his so let him pick 

 

Well, he said gaming PC, not boot into Windows in 10 seconds less PC.