First Build, New to PC Gaming

[SirTobiGoodboy]

So, I'm new to PC Gaming and I'm wondering how well my build is set up. I'm mainly worried about PSU wattage and whether or not all my current parts are compatible with one another and the mobo. Also, should I OC? Is my CPU cooler sufficient with a stock CPU and at OC levels? Any input is welcome.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CTGbYJ

[SirTobiGoodboy]

Bump

[Curufinwe_wins]

Budget? Also go for it on overclocking. Looks like a nice build, but a 850 EVO is better and cheaper for the same capacity so grab that instead.

PSU is fine.

[Aytex]

Budget?

your build is fine but idk about that case.

[Comessy]

Solid build. Maybe look into a different case though

[Codymm03]

you should be good for a mild overclock  and be find

[Curufinwe_wins]

Bump

follow your topics. And change that ssd to a 850 evo for better performance at a lower price.

[Killervolt]

Looks good, but I would go with another case, maybe a Corsair Carbide? The cooler should be fine for some OC.

Also, as others have said, go with an 850EVO instead

[baracken]

To me that build looks really good. I'm guessing you're gonna game in 1080p? The only thing I would upgrade is the ssd and maybe the gpu if the budget exists.

And yeah the case may be good to change, cant recommend one though but I'm looking at the fractal r5 but I don't know much about cases so I'm just saying I'm interested in that case personelly.

[SirTobiGoodboy]

Budget?

No specific budget, but I want to keep it between $1100-$900, just something mid-high to very-high graphics and performance.

 

your build is fine but idk about that case.

 

 

Solid build. Maybe look into a different case though

What case would you suggest? I chose the Rosewill Armor-EVO mainly because of style and that it came with 6 pre-installed fans.

[DarkBlade2117]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($51.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.95 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($307.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($46.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.75 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1029.61

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 00:58 EDT-0400

You may like this a bit better. I'd look into the AMD r9 390. It performs better then a GTX 970 at the same price. I chose a different PSU as the one you picked the OEM was FSP which aren't great PSU makers. The one I picked was made by SuperFlower. This is one of my favorite budget PSUs.

[XCruzzerX89]

So, I'm new to PC Gaming and I'm wondering how well my build is set up. I'm mainly worried about PSU wattage and whether or not all my current parts are compatible with one another and the mobo. Also, should I OC? Is my CPU cooler sufficient with a stock CPU and at OC levels? Any input is welcome.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CTGbYJ

Hi welcome, here I edited this, and put in some better stuff, aslo yes overclocking is always good, free extra preformance, and yes you'll get a mild oc

[Curufinwe_wins]

No specific budget, but I want to keep it between $1100-$900, just something mid-high to very-high graphics and performance.

 

 

 

What case would you suggest? I chose the Rosewill Armor-EVO mainly because of style and that it came with 6 pre-installed fans.

yea well at that budget gpu is fine. nothing special but not a bad choice. Make sure you do swap ssds though. 40 bucks more expensive and its worse than the replacement.

[SirTobiGoodboy]

To me that build looks really good. I'm guessing you're gonna game in 1080p? The only thing I would upgrade is the ssd and maybe the gpu if the budget exists.

 

follow your topics. And change that ssd to a 850 evo for better performance at a lower price.

Just changed to an 850 EVO, and I do plan on 1080p, possibly upgrading to 1440p or 2160p

[XCruzzerX89]

Just changed to an 850 EVO, and I do plan on 1080p, possibly upgrading to 1440p or 2160p

Replace the GTX 970 with a R9 390, it's a better card and has 8Gbs of video memory instead of the 3.5GBs of GTX 970, well it has 4Gbs but the last 500 mbs runs at 1/7 of the speed of the 3.5Gbs

[Curufinwe_wins]

Replace the GTX 970 with a R9 390, it's a better card and has 8Gbs of video memory instead of the 3.5GBs of GTX 970, well it has 4Gbs but the last 500 mbs runs at 1/7 of the speed of the 3.5Gbs

I mean they are close enough that it isn't much of a benefit either way, I just grab the cheapest of the two (and try to grab the msi 390 cause its beast).

 

Vram limitations really isn't a big deal at that speed card.

[SirTobiGoodboy]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($51.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.95 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($307.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($46.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.75 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1029.61

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 00:58 EDT-0400

You may like this a bit better. I'd look into the AMD r9 390. It performs better then a GTX 970 at the same price. I chose a different PSU as the one you picked the OEM was FSP which aren't great PSU makers. The one I picked was made by SuperFlower. This is one of my favorite budget PSUs.

I'll look into it. What are the main differences between the MSI mobo and the Gigabyte? Edit: Second question answered

[XCruzzerX89]

I mean they are close enough that it isn't much of a benefit either way, I just grab the cheapest of the two (and try to grab the msi 390 cause its beast).

 

Vram limitations really isn't a big deal at that speed card.

Yes it is, because in a year or so games are going to be passing 3.5 GBs of vram in 1080p for sure, it's only an extra $30

[DarkBlade2117]

I'll look into it. What are the main differences between the MSI mobo and the Gigabyte? How much more performance is there in the R9 390 compared to the GTX 970?

I just changed it to make everything match. Also MSI offers some nice features like afterburner. You could get the MSI Gaming 5 which has a little more to offer

[SirTobiGoodboy]

The main function of the case I selected is the large amount of airflow. Is there maybe a more reputable one that has great airflow?

[Curufinwe_wins]

Yes it is, because in a year or so games are going to be passing 3.5 GBs of vram in 1080p for sure, it's only an extra $30

peeps really don't understand how compression in vram buffer works, but it's ok. I don't disagree that it's another good option, I just would with this kind of budget put the two out there and let the buyer decide. The two are very much on par.

[shanmu54321]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($135.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($45.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($97.95 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1067.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 01:13 EDT-0400

[SirTobiGoodboy]

Alright, did some tweaking around and ended up with this

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DBDQQ7