First Pc Build

[Vincent20]

Hello I'm new to this. Currently trying to decide on what pc parts to use for my $1400ish budget build.

 

What I have in mind:

 

CPU: i5-4690k - ($280)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo - (40)

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VII Hero - ($240)

Memory: G.Skill RipJaws (2x8gb) - ($120)

Storage: Samsung 850 Evo - ($120)

Video Card - Asus Geforce GTX 970 - ($410)

Case: NZXT H440 Black and red - ($130)

Power Supply: Corsair Cx 600W - ($73)

 

I have monitor/keyboard/mice already. 

 

My question is:

1. Should I switch CPU to a i7-4790k with a cheaper motherboard?

2. Should I should to a EVGA PSU? I've heard that corsair isn't that reliable/consistent.

3. How is this build?

4. What other changes should I consider?

 

Thank you in advance

 

[Sam Z Man]

Motherboard is expensive as balls and does nothing different then any other Z97 motherboard. 

 

Also Asus GPU's suck horse nuts.

[Vincent20]

Motherboard is expensive as balls and does nothing different then any other Z97 motherboard. 

 

Also Asus GPU's suck horse nuts.

 

Alright, any motherboard suggestions? I'm going to be ocing it a bit.

[Mohenjo]

mobo is overpriced

[Vek1313]

Alright, any motherboard suggestions? I'm going to be ocing it a bit.

MSI Gaming 7 or Gigabyte Gaming 7.

[Sam Z Man]

Alright, any motherboard suggestions? I'm going to be ocing it a bit.

I'm making a parts list.

 

What do you want to do, multitasking, streaming, Gaming (preferred fps, settings and resolution would be good to know)?

[Vek1313]

Hello I'm new to this. Currently trying to decide on what pc parts to use for my $1400ish budget build.

 

What I have in mind:

 

CPU: i5-4690k - ($280)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo - (40)

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VII Hero - ($240)

Memory: G.Skill RipJaws (2x8gb) - ($120)

Storage: Samsung 850 Evo - ($120)

Video Card - Asus Geforce GTX 970 - ($410)

Case: NZXT H440 Black and red - ($130)

Power Supply: Corsair Cx 600W - ($73)

 

I have monitor/keyboard/mice already. 

 

My question is:

1. Should I switch CPU to a i7-4790k with a cheaper motherboard?

2. Should I should to a EVGA PSU? I've heard that corsair isn't that reliable/consistent.

3. How is this build?

4. What other changes should I consider?

 

Thank you in advance

The GS 650w or G2 750w are better choices for PSU.

I would get a different Brand for GPU.

[Guest Oakley]

If you are spending that much money why not bump your CPU to a i7? i7-4790k?

[Sam Z Man]

If you are spending that much money why not bump your CPU to a i7? i7-4790k?

 

If hes gaming he should bump his gpu not cpu.

[Vincent20]

I'm making a parts list.

 

What do you want to do, multitasking, streaming, Gaming (preferred fps, settings and resolution would be good to know)?

 

I'll be multitasking gaming and possibly streaming. Just aiming for a solid resolution at 1080p while I believe the gtx 970 should deliver.

 

Again thank you and everyone.

[XxDeadpool67xX]

Hello I'm new to this. Currently trying to decide on what pc parts to use for my $1400ish budget build.

 

What I have in mind:

 

CPU: i5-4690k - ($280)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo - (40)

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VII Hero - ($240)

Memory: G.Skill RipJaws (2x8gb) - ($120)

Storage: Samsung 850 Evo - ($120)

Video Card - Asus Geforce GTX 970 - ($410)

Case: NZXT H440 Black and red - ($130)

Power Supply: Corsair Cx 600W - ($73)

 

I have monitor/keyboard/mice already. 

 

My question is:

1. Should I switch CPU to a i7-4790k with a cheaper motherboard?

2. Should I should to a EVGA PSU? I've heard that corsair isn't that reliable/consistent.

3. How is this build?

4. What other changes should I consider?

 

Thank you in advance

Wait WTF why is everything so expensive? Motherboard is only for aesthetics I'd get it open box better than any deal any one will show you.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132125R&cm_re=asus_maximus_vii_hero-_-13-132-125R-_-Product

[Guest Oakley]

Still $1400 build, why not. Could want to use it for other things in the future where the hyper-threading could come in handy. I think you should consider this.

[Vincent20]

The GS 650w or G2 750w are better choices for PSU.

I would get a different Brand for GPU.

 

I've read many reviews on gpus and I honestly can't decide. 

[cheeze_tartz]

Looks descent.The only thing I would change is cooler. The Be Quiet! Pure Rock is the same price and it performs much better.

[Vincent20]

Still $1400 build, why not. Could want to use it for other things in the future where the hyper-threading could come in handy. I think you should consider this.

 

Mhmm that's very true thanks

[Vek1313]

Wait WTF why is everything so expensive? Motherboard is only for aesthetics I'd get it open box better than any deal any one will show you.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132125R&cm_re=asus_maximus_vii_hero-_-13-132-125R-_-Product

Probably CAD or AUD. And not USD

[Vincent20]

Wait WTF why is everything so expensive? Motherboard is only for aesthetics I'd get it open box better than any deal any one will show you.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132125R&cm_re=asus_maximus_vii_hero-_-13-132-125R-_-Product

 

But would the warranty be reduced to the remaining days left?

[Vek1313]

Mhmm that's very true thanks

What's your currency so I can give an accurate recommendation for the GPU?

[Vincent20]

Probably CAD or AUD. And not USD

 

CAD 

[Vek1313]

CAD

This one is slightly over but a great overclocker if you wanna do that: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970g1gaming4gd

Or something a bit cheaper but still a great thing to have in a rig: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970wf3oc4gd

For Nvidia you are always safe purchasing Gigabyte or EVGA

For AMD you are always safe purchasing Gigabyte and Sapphire

For AMD and Nvidia other companies make good cards just these seem to be a bit better.

[DarkBlade2117]

Get a cheaper mobo, get the BeQuiet! Pure Rock CPU Cooler, SeaSonic or a select few EVGA PSUs are good, G2 GS G1 Are all good EVGA ones, And if it's still not cheap enough to get GTX 980, Get a Corsair SPEC case, it's a pretty good looking case with a window and USB 3.0, all that good stuff at a cheap price.

[Vincent20]

This one is slightly over but a great overclocker if you wanna do that: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970g1gaming4gd

Or something a bit cheaper but still a great thing to have in a rig: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970wf3oc4gd

For Nvidia you are always safe purchasing Gigabyte or EVGA

For AMD you are always safe purchasing Gigabyte and Sapphire

For AMD and Nvidia other companies make good cards just these seem to be a bit better.

 

Alright thanks

[Vincent20]

Get a cheaper mobo, get the BeQuiet! Pure Rock CPU Cooler, SeaSonic or a select few EVGA PSUs are good, G2 GS G1 Are all good EVGA ones, And if it's still not cheap enough to get GTX 980, Get a Corsair SPEC case, it's a pretty good looking case with a window and USB 3.0, all that good stuff at a cheap price.

 

Any motherboard recommendations? and thanks

[DarkBlade2117]

Any motherboard recommendations? and thanks

MSI Gaming 5

[cd5josh]

MSI Gaming 7 or Gigabyte Gaming 7.

 

or gaming 5. for $50 usd less, and the main feature you lose is 2 usb 3.0s

 

my suggestions, go with a g1 gaming 970. stay with the 4690k and a gigabyte/msi gaming board which is much cheaper.  the nzxt h440 is a nice case, but from what I've read has poor airflow.  For a similar quality case for cheaper, I'd go with a phanteks enthoo pro.  Corsair psu is fine, but you need to ask yourself if you want to spend the extra $ for modular.

 

 

If there is extra money in the budget, I would personally stick with the 4690k, and spend the extra cost of a 4790k on a 240/280mm aio watercooler.

 

Just keep your eyes open for good deals.  I stick with the major brands (corsair, msi, gigabyte, antec, evga) because you know its going to be quality.  It's hard to compare one as more reliable than the other.  And often you can find parts on sale with the listed brands