Rate my final build!

[DaltonM]

Any suggestions or comments?

COLOR CODES:

BLUE - Don't have yet

GREEN - Already Owned

RED - Ordered

 

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  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($87.98 @ Newegg) Already ordered, can't change.

Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($124.83 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 

 

Any room for improvement as far as the blue parts go? 

I really want a smaller CPU cooler. I am willing to spend up to $50 on it. 

As far as overclocking goes, I don't want to super overclock, just want to occasionally when I feel like I'm slowing down. 

Also 100th post yay!

[Mohenjo]

i would honestly sell the 750 ti for like 90 bucks or something and go towards a 380,290,970,390

[OAcesync]

I would get a better PSU assuming that's the G1

[DaltonM]

i would honestly sell the 750 ti for like 90 bucks or something and go towards a 380,290,970,390

Oh for sure! I am planning on upgrading it in the future. 

 

I would get a better PSU assuming that's the G1

What would you recommend? This PSU is at the top of my PSU budget and has all the features I was looking for. 

[OAcesync]

What would you recommend? This PSU is at the top of my PSU budget and has all the features I was looking for. 

EVGA B2 which is a better PSU and much cheaper http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

[DaltonM]

EVGA B2 which is a better PSU and much cheaper http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

It's the same price since I won't be taking advantage of the rebate. They just aren't worth it to me. But I will do some research on this. the PSU is an important part. 

[skate048]

 

Any suggestions or comments?

COLOR CODES:

BLUE - Don't have yet

GREEN - Already Owned

RED - Ordered

 

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  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($87.98 @ Newegg) Already ordered, can't change.

Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($124.83 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 

 

Any room for improvement as far as the blue parts go? 

I really want a smaller CPU cooler. I am willing to spend up to $50 on it. 

As far as overclocking goes, I don't want to super overclock, just want to occasionally when I feel like I'm slowing down. 

Also 100th post yay!

 

Personally i would save up to an corsair rm750 but do as you please other than that it looks awesome!

[OAcesync]

It's the same price since I won't be taking advantage of the rebate. They just aren't worth it to me. But I will do some research on this. the PSU is an important part. 

If it's the same price I would still get it instead since it's a better quality PSU

[OAcesync]

Personally i would save up to an corsair rm750 but do as you please other than that it looks awesome!

It's a horrible PSU for it's value

[BigDay]

I would get a better PSU assuming that's the G1

 

no. that psu is just fine. the reviews are very positive.

 

edit:

 

it is a b2

[skate048]

It's a horrible PSU for it's value

Yeah but it has muuuuuch better efficiency wich will make your electrical bill cost less you see it's a long time investment!

[DaltonM]

My current specs are:

CPU: LGA 1155 G530 2.4ghz

MOBO: Foxconn H67S

RAM: 8gb DDR3 1600

GPU: MSI LPGTX 750 Ti

PSU: Thermaltake 450w 80+ Bronze

Storage doesn't matter much

 

This build is a massive upgrade. My next upgrade will be a beefy GPU. 

[OAcesync]

Yeah but it has muuuuuch better efficiency wich will make your electrical bill cost less you see it's a long time investment!

Quality&Value pricing> Efficiency

Besides 80+ Bronze to 80+ Gold isn't a big difference in electrical bill

[BigDay]

 

Any suggestions or comments?

COLOR CODES:

BLUE - Don't have yet

GREEN - Already Owned

RED - Ordered

 

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  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($87.98 @ Newegg) Already ordered, can't change.

Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($124.83 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 

 

Any room for improvement as far as the blue parts go? 

I really want a smaller CPU cooler. I am willing to spend up to $50 on it. 

As far as overclocking goes, I don't want to super overclock, just want to occasionally when I feel like I'm slowing down. 

Also 100th post yay!

 

 

cpu is a solid choice. check out my cpu overclocking guide for more info; link in my forum signature. you should be able to overclock it to 4.5 or 4.6 ghz on the core.

 

i know it's more money, but i would get the corsair h60, the Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK, or the u12s to cool the 4690k for an overclock. the 212 will work, but i'm not sure how well it will work if you bring the core ratio up to 4.5 or 4.6 with a higher vcore like 1.30v. some people say it's fine, some don't. i would ask around.

 

the psu you chose is just fine and will support sli and or crossfire in the future which is a great option to have. the price is great as well for something that size. here is a review on the psu:

 

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=393

 

as you can see, it's very highly rated

 

edit:

 

the motherboard you chose is good as well

[BigDay]

i just realized that your motherboard doesn't support SLI. are you okay with this?

[DaltonM]

i just realized that your motherboard doesn't support SLI. are you okay with this?

Yup! I am planning to make this a small parts build anyway, SLI doesn't fit into most small cases. 

[skate048]

Quality&Value pricing> Efficiency

Besides 80+ Bronze to 80+ Gold isn't a big difference in electrical bill

Maybe not where you live but i live in the center of the one of the most computer active and electicity consuming countries in the world! Let's just say it's not cheap! So for me it would make a difference.

[BigDay]

Yup! I am planning to make this a small parts build anyway, SLI doesn't fit into most small cases. 

 

ok cool. i think you made a good choice on the motherboard. it's great for the price and has a great bios for overclocking

[DaltonM]

ok cool. i think you made a good choice on the motherboard. it's great for the price and has a great bios for overclocking

Thanks! you helped me a lot with this build

[BigDay]

Thanks! you helped me a lot with this build

 

what will you be upgrading next? the gpu?

[DaltonM]

what will you be upgrading next? the gpu?

Yep! Have to stick with Nvidia for my shield products too. Also will be upgrading to 16gb of ram too. 

[BigDay]

Yep! Have to stick with Nvidia for my shield products too. Also will be upgrading to 16gb of ram too. 

 

i'd wait for pascal. might as well just save up the money from now until those cards come out and do it big then

[DaltonM]

i'd wait for pascal. might as well just save up the money from now until those cards come out and do it big then

 

Yeah, if can at least PLAY the witcher 3 I will be happy. It looks decent on my current set up even with my dual core, but it just freezes so often it's not worth playing.