My first PC build

[GWesterdijk]

I'm new here and i'd really like to show my personal build, but i don't really know where to post it so sorry if it's the wrong place. So most important to me most performance for the least amount of money. Like i said i don't know much about this stuff and am looking for help. below i have posted my custom build which i want to buy if it's good enough. There are a few pointers. I am not confident if i should take the  power supply, processor, motherboard and the graphic card. please tell me if u have any tips and gear that would fit more to my build.  

 

I'd really like for someone to help me out because i'm starting college soon and need a powerfull enough pc to take on Adobe PS, several programming programms and ofcourse my favorite game TERA on at least medium settings. I am willing to pay up to 650 euros

 

about the cpu: i chose this cuz im new and wont do overclocking, the motherboard is there cuz its fairly easy to upgrade stuff, though i don't know if the cpu will support the Memory cuz of the 1866 MHz, the motherboard does support this. Storage...duh. video card was a though one, so i found on the evga site the 4GB GDDR 5. PSU is the greatest and cheapest i could find in the netherlands. its the coolermaster g450m, which i did not find on partpicker.

 

BTW: Does anyone know which monitor  (1080p)  is best and a bit cheap for watching movies and series in 1080p with pretty good color depth?. THX

 

So here is my build all in total around 620 euros:

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

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

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GT 740 4GB Superclocked Video Card  ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Cooler Master N300 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

PSU: coolermaster g450m

 

Total: $563.80 (+ PSU)

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-03 16:39 EDT-0400

[Beastattack]

That CPU is for better for overclocking (hence the K at the end). Maybe go with a i5-4590, i5-4460, or an i5-4690.

[niofalpha]

Get an 8/9 Series MoBo and an i5 4440/60.

Use www.pcpartpicker.com for Builds

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[eman21790]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($95.98 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($203.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $751.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-31 20:15 EDT-0400

[Crowes]

I'd suggest you swap out the HDD for a Western Digital Black and the PSU for something from Corsair.

[eman21790]

I'd suggest you swap out the HDD for a Western Digital Black and the PSU for something from Corsair.

Corsair PSU's are complete garbo... Why not go for a "Safe"sonic.

[Quinten Verhelst]

I'm new here and i'd really like to show my personal build, but i don't really know where to post it so sorry if it's the wrong place. So most important to me most performance for the least amount of money. Like i said i don't know much about this stuff and am looking for help. below i have posted my custom build which i want to buy if it's good enough. There are a few pointers. I am not confident if i should take the  power supply, processor, motherboard and the graphic card. please tell me if u have any tips and gear that would fit more to my build.  

 

I'd really like for someone to help me out because i'm starting college soon and need a powerfull enough pc to take on Adobe PS, several programming programms and ofcourse my favorite game TERA on at least medium settings. I am willing to pay up to 700 euros which is about 750 dollars.  So here is my build:

 

graphic card: ASUS GTX750TI-PH-2GD5    or   MSI N750Ti TF 2GD5/OC

motherboard: ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3

processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4690K, 3,5 GHz (3,9 GHz Turbo Boost)   (might be a bit too much for my budget)

power supply: Antec VPF Bronze 450W

case: Aerocool GT Advance Black Edition

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.14, 1 TB 

RAM: Crucial 8 GB DDR3-1600 Kit

 

so this brings me around 670 euros, is this money worth the build? I'm awaiting you experienced answers, thnx in advance.

 

edit: if someone could please explain me a bit about why i most people replace the fans that come with the case?

also  which cooler and why

and does the power supply matter that much? same for the case?

thank you for your help the reply's were helpfull

 

edit2: i really need to know which is better, my brain is exploding cuz im new to this advanced stuff

 

this MSI B85-G41 PC Mate or this MSI B85M-E45?

Step down your cpu to a 4460

[jimakos234]

I tried my best to fit everything in your budget.I think i did it. 755 Euros

http://de.pcpartpicker.com/p/6b4bYJ

 

Edited. Changed the case and motherboard, i didnt like them

With this build you can multitask nicely, game decently, and use it for programming/ photoshop

[BigDay]

today, 700 euros = 770.72 usd

@GWesterdijk

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
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: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.95 @ NCIX US)
Total: $773.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 09:04 EDT-0400

[GWesterdijk]

So after some tips and pointers i decided to go with this, can you guys tell me if this is compatible with eachother and what i should change or keep, any help is welcome. This is all the combined posts into my own pick for the lowest price today. I think i did well, tell me if you find something even better, thnx in advance.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fTvJdC

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fTvJdC/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI B85-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($64.98 @ Newegg)  or      Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5

                                    i'm really getting sick with choosing a motherboard, help!!!!

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($48.99 @ Newegg)  will the 1866 work with this motherboard?

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card  ($112.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cooler Master N300 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $664.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 09:06 EDT-0400

[Nena Trinity]

Do not get a K CPU if you wont OC it... (both those motherboards cannot OC)

[jimakos234]

i would say get a 4460 i5 so u can spend some more for your gpu

maybe get an r9 370 variant or a r9 280(x or no)

[GWesterdijk]

sorry, but the z97 can be overclocked right?

[BigDay]

sorry, but the z97 can be overclocked right?

 

yes, that is a cpu overclocking board

[GWesterdijk]

OK this is it! my best build ever below please tell me what you like. i keep the PCU because i won't have to spend a lot next time i buy one cuz this one will be still good enough. i changed the GPU cuz more RAM.

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TXJcsY) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TXJcsY/by_merchant/)

 

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690) | $214.89 @ OutletPC 

**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $25.98 @ OutletPC 

**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97pcmate) | $87.99 @ SuperBiiz 

or this one:       Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

**Memory** | [Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx318c10fk28) | $42.99 @ SuperBiiz 

**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $49.99 @ Best Buy 

**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GT 740 4GB Superclocked Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp43748kr) | $113.99 @ SuperBiiz 

**Case** | [Cooler Master N300 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse300kwn1) | $49.99 @ Newegg 

**Power Supply** | [seaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze) | $49.99 @ Newegg 

 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |

 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $670.81

 | Mail-in rebates | -$35.00

 | **Total** | **$635.81**

 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-08-02 09:39 EDT-0400 |

[EllieThePurpleFuzzy]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pTZNVn
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pTZNVn/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.18 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card  ($192.98 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black ATX Mid Tower Case  ($47.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $764.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-02 09:52 EDT-0400

 

or for less

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9NsDvK
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9NsDvK/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $630.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-02 09:57 EDT-0400

[jimakos234]

 

OK this is it! my best build ever below please tell me what you like. i keep the PCU because i won't have to spend a lot next time i buy one cuz this one will be still good enough. i changed the GPU cuz more RAM.

 Use this nextime

 

Also the more ram you mention is gddr3, you will not benefit from it, the other one was gddr5,

which is faster and performs better

[GWesterdijk]

 Use this nextime

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Also the more ram you mention is gddr3, you will not benefit from it, the other one was gddr5,

which is faster and performs better

the GPU is, going by the pcpartpicker website, GDDR5.  Both this   EVGA GeForce GT 740 4GB Superclocked Video Card](http://pcpartpicker....ard-04gp43748kr) | $113.99 @ SuperBiiz

 

 and this one    EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card  ($112.98 @ Newegg) 

[jimakos234]

the GPU is, going by the pcpartpicker website, GDDR5.  Both this   EVGA GeForce GT 740 4GB Superclocked Video Card](http://pcpartpicker....ard-04gp43748kr) | $113.99 @ SuperBiiz

 

 and this one    EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card  ($112.98 @ Newegg) 

evga's site is more reliable. check in details tab

 

https://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=04G-P4-2747-KR

[GWesterdijk]

thnx, luckily i found the same one for 20$ more on the same site, but this is gddr5, thnx again