Building a Gaming Rig

[joelsoh]

Budget and Location: Around $2000 AUD (but I may push it), Australia

Aim - Gaming rig for stuff from AAA titles to Broforce-looking graphics games

Monitors - 1-2

Peripherals - No other peripherals needed

Why are you upgrading - It's my first PC!

 

The build is here as well as below

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/vzmLmG

 

CPU: Intel i5-4690K

CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster Nepton 240M Liquid Cooler

Motherboard: Asrock Fatal1ty Z97X-KILLER Motherboard

RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 1866 (2x8GB)

HDD: Western Digital 2TB

SSD: Samsung 850 EVO Series 250GB

Video Card: MSI GTX980 Gaming 4gb ($810) / ASUS Strix GTX 980 4GB ($769)

Case: Coolermaster HAF X RC-942 

Power Supply: Antec "EDGE" 550w 80+Gold PSU

Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK BluRay Combo

 

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/MSI-GeForce-GTX-980-vs-ASUS-GeForce-GTX-980

Comparison of MSI GTX 980 v ASUS GTX 980

It's just that the ASUS is $41 cheaper.

 

http://www.dcomponline.com.au/

I have a choice of the parts from this location. Buying parts online at the moment is still equally as expensive due to the weak $AUD

 

So, I'd like some advice or any discussion that you may think needs to be brought to my attention. I am new to building computers. I really am not sure how to shop for a motherboard, cooler or case. I picked them because I recognise the brand or Linus reviewed it.

 

1. What parts if any can I replace to save some money? Locally, this is $2444. Can I make it cheaper without downgrading the GTX 980?

2. I do plan to overclock if I need to

3. Anything I'm missing?

 

Thanks in advance for any responses I receive.

[PlayStation 2]

can you get an r9 fury? for around that price of course  

[Kirky2k15]

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/Q48HmG

 

Your welcome

[jimakos234]

1. do you really need a blue ray drive?

2. 1080p gaming? or more?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($342.00 @ PLE Computers)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($115.00 @ IJK)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($215.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($159.98 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($145.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($170.00 @ Umart)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($739.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case  ($209.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($145.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24D3ST DVD/CD Writer  ($18.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $2257.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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[joelsoh]

can you get an r9 fury? for around that price of course  

I'm looking, but I guess it'll be something I get online if need be.

 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/Q48HmG

 

Your welcome

So, I see you've changed up the Motherboard and CPU. Could you please explain to me why/ what advantages I get out of this?

 

1. do you really need a blue ray drive?

2. 1080p gaming? or more?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($342.00 @ PLE Computers)

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($115.00 @ IJK)

Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($215.00 @ CPL Online)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($159.98 @ Mwave Australia)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($145.00 @ IJK)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($170.00 @ Umart)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($739.00 @ Centre Com)

Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case  ($209.00 @ CPL Online)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($145.00 @ CPL Online)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24D3ST DVD/CD Writer  ($18.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $2257.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-18 00:20 AEST+1000

I suppose I don't need the Bluray. Thanks for pointing that out. Probably 1080p, though a little future proofing wouldn't hurt?

[jimakos234]

I suppose I don't need the Bluray. Thanks for pointing that out. Probably 1080p, though a little future proofing wouldn't hurt?

 

i would go for a 390x then. The 980 is a better card than the 390x, but the 390x has more vram, that makes it more feature proof imo, and for 1080p it will be just fine.

[Kirky2k15]

So, I see you've changed up the Motherboard and CPU. Could you please explain to me why/ what advantages I get out of this?

Newer tech, but not necessarily faster, I just wouldn't buy last gen if I were building a new rig now

[BigDay]

use my cpu and gpu overclocking guides; links are in my forum signature. i will review your build shortly and provide you with some suggestions

[The Mahano]

If u can, budget down on the motherboard and get an I5 4690k and get a 980ti, for major GPS

[Dinkleberg]

This:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.00 @ Centre Com)

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($265.00 @ Centre Com)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($98.00 @ IJK)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($145.00 @ IJK)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ Centre Com)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($729.00 @ CPL Online)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($105.00 @ Scorptec)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $2028.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Or this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.00 @ Centre Com)

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($265.00 @ Centre Com)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($98.00 @ IJK)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($145.00 @ IJK)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ Centre Com)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($1059.00 @ PLE Computers)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($105.00 @ Scorptec)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $2358.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-18 05:12 AEST+1000

[BigDay]

if i were you, i'd consider the items in this build. probably the cheapest skylake build you'll be able to get that doesn't sacrifice performance. this build is NOT ready for 980's in sli though. if you want that option, you'll have to get a more expensive motherboard and psu

 

edit:

 

this build will play 1080p games at max settings at over 60 fps

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($359.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($55.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($199.00 @ Centre Com)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($95.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Transcend SSD370 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($699.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($95.00 @ Centre Com)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($122.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1772.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-18 05:36 AEST+1000