First Build

L0C0 · June 16, 2015

My Cousin and I are looking to build a decent gaming PC that will run every game on ultra we chose some parts and looking for some advice on whether we are getting our moneys worth.

Parts:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card

Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cJHf23

Sam Z Man · June 16, 2015

@L0C0

You want Ultra at what resolution and framerates?

cheeze_tartz · June 16, 2015

16 gigs is unnecessary for gaming

The GTX 970 is good, but can't max out every game

Don't get CX series PSU's, they're crap imo

For gaming, the i5-4690K will be good

For the cooler, I recommend the Be Quiet! Pure Rock

What resolution are you going to play at? and what framerates are you aiming at? What's your budget and location? I can provide a better build.

DarkBlade2117 · June 16, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2WJmhMIf you can I'd squeeze the extra $100 out to get a 250gb SSD. It's a luxury not a must but it can make a worlds difference it boot times and game load times.

toben67 · June 16, 2015

My Cousin and I are looking to build a decent gaming PC that will run every game on ultra we chose some parts and looking for some advice on whether we are getting our moneys worth.

Parts:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card

Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cJHf23

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WmNgcf

Perfect for VIDEO EDITING if your not doing that than i5 and maybe 8gb will be fine

DarkBlade2117 · June 16, 2015

16 gigs is unnecessary for gaming

The GTX 970 is good, but can't max out every game

Don't get CX series PSU's, they're crap imo

For gaming, and i5-4690K will be good

For the cooler, I recommend the Be Quiet! Pure Rock

I'll agree with you except for the 16gbs part. I think 16gbs is that "sweet spot" especially if you play games and have 20+ tabs open, watching YouTube, browsing tons of forumns and voting sites up ect ect...