My Maybe Gaming/Workstation Rig

[oldestboudreau]

Hey guys/gals i am new to the pc world. I would like some advise on a gaming/workstation rig. I plan to start a new youtube channel and want to also play all the new games that will come out in the near future. This is my parts list so far. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bfJv7P . I have already bought a mouse and headset so no need for that. I have a budget of $1590.32. Any suggestions or changes i should make to my rig. Thank You for you help if you, well, did help. HAHA thanks and hope this will help anyone else looking to build a rig and would like to do it off mine. (Please Note: I already know the graphics card is to long for the case, but this case has a removable HHD cage that will allow for longer cards, whils still having 2 storage areas on the bottom.) 

[Lotus]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($97.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($242.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: NZXT FN-140RB 62.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VN248H 23.8" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1299.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-28 19:06 EDT-0400

 

Here you go. The R9 290 can max out every game at 1080p 60hz (except poorly coded shit like Arkham Knight). If you ever decide you need more GPU horsepower, you can slap in a second R9 290 as the build supports that too. I also got you a better CPU that actually overclocks. Your CPU/Cooler/MoBo selection made no sense. Getting a locked i7, and then an aftermarket cooler? Why? You can't overclock. Same with your MoBo. It supports SLI and overclocking, but you can't overclock your CPU and your PSU can't supply enough power for dual overclocked GTX 970s. Plus that PSU is a piece of shit anyways with crappy 12V regulation. Remember we as gamers care about good stable voltage, not efficiency. Your case fan choice and controller was also weird. Your motherboard already can control all the fans, and there's no sense in replacing good fans. The S340 already comes with 2 fans and the third is unnecessary, but I figured you'd probably want one going from your previous choices. Overall I think it's a much better and balanced build.

[Fictionvl]

I would suggest saving up and getting a 980 Ti, it would fit perfectly in that build! 

 

also get the 4770k instead and overclock it since you have a good mobo for that and AiO Cooler too!  or the 4790k which ever you want, both are good 

 

and while you're at it get a 750w PSU, if you plan on upgrading in the future

 

I know this will exceed your budget, but if you're going to do youtube and such you will need premium quality and that is not cheap 

[Fictionvl]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($97.99 @ NCIX US)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($48.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Adorama)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($242.98 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($86.98 @ OutletPC)

Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($28.98 @ OutletPC)

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

Monitor: Asus VN248H 23.8" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1299.82

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-28 19:06 EDT-0400

 

Here you go. The R9 290 can max out every game at 1080p 60hz (except poorly coded shit like Arkham Knight). If you ever decide you need more GPU horsepower, you can slap in a second R9 290 as the build supports that too. I also got you a better CPU that actually overclocks. Your selection made no sense. Getting a locked i7, and then an aftermarket cooler? Why? Your case fan choice and controller was also weird. Your motherboard already can control all the fans, and there's no sense in replacing good fans. The S340 already comes with 2 fans and the third is unnecessary, but I figured you'd probably want one going from your previous choices. Overall I think it's a much better and balanced build.

 

I would actually slap in a 980 Ti with that build. 

[Lotus]

I would actually slap in a 980 Ti with that build. 

Why? It's a 1080p60hz monitor. A 980ti will do jack for it, and there's no budget for both a 1440p monitor and a 980ti.

[Fictionvl]

Why? It's a 1080p60hz monitor. A 980ti will do jack for it, and there's no budget for both a 1440p monitor and a 980ti.

 

I know, but he's going to do youtube, and the extra horsepower might help him, also his budget is 1600$ so why not 

[GrimNeo]

Hey guys/gals i am new to the pc world. I would like some advise on a gaming/workstation rig. I plan to start a new youtube channel and want to also play all the new games that will come out in the near future. This is my parts list so far. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bfJv7P . I have already bought a mouse and headset so no need for that. I have a budget of $1590.32. Any suggestions or changes i should make to my rig. Thank You for you help if you, well, did help. HAHA thanks and hope this will help anyone else looking to build a rig and would like to do it off mine. (Please Note: I already know the graphics card is to long for the case, but this case has a removable HHD cage that will allow for longer cards, whils still having 2 storage areas on the bottom.) 

Do you live near a Microcenter? I suggest you buy your cpu and motherboard combo there. http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx