Thoughts on this build?

[Knaj]

Any thoughts on this build?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FfysQ7

[Xaring]

seems good, go for it. I only would get a bigger SSD, 120GB is scarce. GTAV alone is 65GB, get 250GB if posible.

[Nohemi]

Any thoughts on this build?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FfysQ7

depends... what games are you going to be playing as well as other activities that you like to do with your computer

[Bob Jim]

Looks good. PSU could be reduced to 500W if you want. Also, I have heard that that cm storm bundle has some reliability issues; but there is not really anything half decent priced as well, soo..

[Guest]

Damn good

[grayblizzard]

Any thoughts on this build?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FfysQ7

just cut the ssd and add that later and het a 390 instead

[Castdeath97]

Ill try to snag a xfx r9 290 for just 20 more dollars.

[i_build_nanosuits]

very nice...price/performance on this is outstanding.

R9 290 if possible?

 

EDIT: Here, same price...better performance:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($47.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($242.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX Core Edition 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($37.24 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Other: 2x USB 10 Foot extension cords ($13.00)
Other: Windows 8.1 Pro  ($65.00)
Total: $911.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-17 15:59 EDT-0400

Edited July 17, 2015 by i_build_nanosuits

[theereal]

Any thoughts on this build?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FfysQ7

Looks good.

[Castdeath97]

The offer for the r9 290 is still there try to snag it while its there

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9290aedbd

[i_build_nanosuits]

The offer for the r9 290 is still there try to snag it while its there

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9290aedbd

this r9 290 windforce from gigabyte has a much superior cooling solution and cost 1$ more after the rebates:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125500&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

[BigDay]

not a bad build.

 

instead, i would go with a motherboard that includes wifi. i added one for you. i would also get the gigabyte g1 gaming r9 380 as it has a nice backplate. it's also a great card. you don't need an 750w psu. i got you a 550w gold seasonic semi modular one at a great price. these are great psus in terms of quality. i added in a z97 mobo because it gives you the option of upgrading your cpu in the future.

 

with h97, you would have to upgrade the mobo to get an i7 or an i5 overclocked version. z97 also has some more features. i don't like adding in separate wifi cards because it adds another point of failure to the system. it's nice when the mobo has the wifi in it. changed the case to a corsair because i thought the nzxt one was ugly. got cheaper ram as well

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme6/ac ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($173.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 4GB SOC Video Card  ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($27.99 @ Amazon)
Other: 2x USB 10 Foot extension cords ($13.00)
Other: Windows 8.1 Pro  ($65.00)
Total: $983.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-17 16:12 EDT-0400

[rafazafar]

Any thoughts on this build?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FfysQ7

how about this upgrade?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bCGvt6

 

same price, more performance.

 

Edit: first list had wrong psu

 

get windows here

https://www.g2a.com/microsoft-windows-8-1-professional-32-64-bit-oem-cd-key-global.html

[Starelementpoke]

not a bad build.

 

instead, i would go with a motherboard that includes wifi. i added one for you. i would also get the gigabyte g1 gaming r9 380 as it has a nice backplate. it's also a great card. you don't need an 750w psu. i got you a 550w gold seasonic semi modular one at a great price. these are great psus in terms of quality. i added in a z97 mobo because it gives you the option of upgrading your cpu in the future.

 

with h97, you would have to upgrade the mobo to get an i7 or an i5 overclocked version. z97 also has some more features. i don't like adding in separate wifi cards because it adds another point of failure to the system. it's nice when the mobo has the wifi in it. changed the case to a corsair because i thought the nzxt one was ugly. got cheaper ram as well

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme6/ac ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($173.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.49 @ OutletPC)

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

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 4GB SOC Video Card  ($229.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($27.99 @ Amazon)

Other: 2x USB 10 Foot extension cords ($13.00)

Other: Windows 8.1 Pro  ($65.00)

Total: $983.37

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-17 16:12 EDT-0400

You put a cpu that cannot be overclocked on the Z97 board. The psu was fine, leaves headroom for upgrades without having to switch it out. You made the build more expensive by getting that motherboard, just get the adapter and a cheaper motherboard. You say it makes one less faliure point, but the motherboard has now an extra point added to let it be wifi. Still the same amount of faliure points, now with more $$$.

[Starelementpoke]

how about this upgrade?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TGyDsY

 

same price, more performance.

With the upgrades and driver optimization's amd's made, it really isn't that much of an upgrade. If it was a 390, i'd would be saying otherwise. Besides, they made the 300 series more power efficent, so he/she is better off with the 380.

[rafazafar]

With the upgrades and driver optimization's amd's made, it really isn't that much of an upgrade. If it was a 390, i'd would be saying otherwise. Besides, they made the 300 series more power efficent, so he/she is better off with the 380.

you have got to be kidding me . they arent even near in terms of performance. the 380 is a 285.

an extra 100w during gaming isnt gonna add up to much. unless you game 10hrs a day or something.

even if you game 10 hrs a day everyway for a month. the difference is just about 2.70usd a month in bills. im taking an average of 9ct/kWh

[Starelementpoke]

you have got to be kidding me . they arent even near in terms of performance. the 380 is a 285.

an extra 100w during gaming isnt gonna add up to much. unless you game 10hrs a day or something.

even if you game 10 hrs a day everyway for a month. the difference is just about 2.70usd a month in bills. im taking an average of 9ct/kWh

Sorry about that, was misinformed.

[rafazafar]

Sorry about that, was misinformed.

no prob shit happens.

[Knaj]

So I should get an R9 290?

[Starelementpoke]

So I should get an R9 290?

a 390 if you can fit it in.

[Knaj]

a 390 if you can fit it in.

 

I can't fit in a 390

[Starelementpoke]

I can't fit in a 390

290x it is then.

[i_build_nanosuits]

So I should get an R9 290?

yes, the R9 290 is a lot more powerful than the R9 380...it's really worth the price difference.

[Knaj]

So I should get an r9 290?