First Build-Need Assistance!

[wrjohnson2000]

This is my first build, and I'm going for a white/black color theme. I'm looking to use this PC for 1080p gaming on an ultra wide, specifically this model:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VBNQJSM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1443788544&sr=8-1π=SX200_QL40&keywords=34um67&dpPl=1&dpID=41B0yGMXoHL&ref=plSrch.

The games I plan on are racing games, Skyrim(modded), Crysis, Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and others.

Finally, here is the build:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ztBZYJ

Note: I know this build cannot overclock.

Also the budget is ~750 dollars, going under would be great.

[Guest]

Dont get a 960, get a R9 380 instead

 

Edit: get a EVGA PSU instead

 

Edit 2: If you dont plan to overclock, then dont get a Z97 motherboard

 

Edit 3: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HZ9NCJ

[Guest]

This is my first build, and I'm going for a white/black color theme. I'm looking to use this PC for 1080p gaming on an ultra wide, specifically this model:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VBNQJSM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1443788544&sr=8-1π=SX200_QL40&keywords=34um67&dpPl=1&dpID=41B0yGMXoHL&ref=plSrch.

The games I plan on are racing games, Skyrim(modded), Crysis, Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and others.

Finally, here is the build:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ztBZYJ

Note: I know this build cannot overclock.

I would get an r9 380 (preferably with 4gb) instead of the gtx 960. 

And get a different powersupply, the cx series are not the best.

 

A few options for powersupply:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-pro650wp1650snlb9

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs550amaag1

 

Suggestion for graphics card:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100384nt4gocl

[DarkBlade2117]

1) Kill the PSU with fire. Low ambient temperature. Get a XFX or SeaSonic and or EVGA B2 PSU instead.

2) The ssd is like a expensive HDD. Get a Samsung 850 Evo

3) Get an R9 380 SAPHIRE 4G. The 380 is better then the 960, and can utilize the 4GBs of VRAM.

[Deaco]

throw in just a little extra and your seagate barracuda could be 3TB instead of 1

and that psu though, give yourself some headroom if your getting an sli capable mobo.

 

Edit:

$100au could get you a boot ssd as well.

[AlTech]

Interesting.

 

I love how nobody on the desktop side cares about power consumption apart from me.

I would change a few things.

 

1. i5-4570S (S SKU denotes a lot lower power at slightly lower performance (1-3 fps). )

2. I would get a R9 380 instead of a 960 if you can

3.That SSD is quite unnecessary and instead that money should be spent on better GPU.

4. Pick a power supply which has like 1.5x more power than what PC part picker says. Because power supplies run best at half capacity so go for around 650w (also just for future upgrades since otherwise you'll need a better PSU eventually).

 

Here's my PC specs: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/AluminiumTech/saved/t9xqqs

[Praesi]

PSU´s never should run at their capacity Limit. Get one that has 150w+ what your system actual need.

[Mumpka]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($175.88 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($77.85 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($44.49 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: Mushkin ECO2 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $721.96

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-05 07:51 EDT-0400

[AlTech]

I see you're going for a black and white build, so I tried my best to adhere to that colour scheme while getting you better parts for less money.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590S 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.98 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: ASRock B85M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($48.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card ($224.98 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $763.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-05 07:45 EDT-0400

I would use 16gb if you plan to play Ubisoft games but apart from that then it's good. And the 2.9Ghz for $20 less is a better deal. 100Mhz makes no difference.

[Tac127]

spend a bit more on your ssd i use the hyper x fury one and its awesome!

[jimakos234]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($175.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB Nitro Video Card  ($198.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $705.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-05 09:46 EDT-0400

[wrjohnson2000]

Alright, I have listened to the recommendations, and this is the build I created with all of your suggestions:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NVyKrH

 

Due to the resounding suggestion of the Sapphire R9 380, I replaced the 960 with that. Also, I replaced the motherboard with a cheaper model so I could afford an extra 1TB of HDD storage. The money saved also went into the PSU, which needed an upgrade as well. The PSU now has way more wattage, as well as a Gold efficiency certification. While I would've liked to have more RAM, I didn't feel like it was as necessary as the other upgrades, and wasn't worth the extra 40 dollars for me. Maybe down the road I will upgrade my RAM. 

 

As a last note, does anyone have a recommendation for a wireless adapter?

[Rian]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

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

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($125.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($44.49 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB Nitro Video Card  ($213.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($81.24 @ Amazon) 

Total: $853.57

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-05 23:22 EDT-0400

 

Since no budget is stated i assume this would be okay? 

 

You can keep the Krait since you're building a Black & White.

 

Get an unlocked CPU instead, you can use the stock cooler and not overclock (at the moment) and grab a decent air cooler for mild OC or a AIO for better OC.

 

Way better PSU for your OC needs.

 

You can always grab a 50 bucks HDD 1 or 2 weeks later. As a SSD will really improve the overall speed of your pc. 

[Guest]

As a last note, does anyone have a recommendation for a wireless adapter?

Anything from TP-Link or Asus would work, been using one from TP-Link for 8 months and havnt had a single problem with it