Tips for This Build?

KalDive · October 16, 2015

I will use ASUS VG24QE monitor (144hz, 1ms, 1080p) with DisplayPort connection.

Please leave me some tips to save a few bucks or dodge any faulty equipment.

One question though : Will this build allow me to use my monitor to its full potential and if not can you please tell.

(Yes it's for gaming)

Part 2 after 30 minutes : http://pcpartpicker.com/user/KalDive/saved/#view=pG9H99

Edited October 16, 2015 by KalDive

Kaita · October 16, 2015

Unlocked i7 with an H97 board? You should replace that i7 with a Xeon 1231 v3 , Downgrade to 8GB of ram and get a better graphics card or other components. Oh yeah , and a better power supply because the CX series is really bad.

DarkBlade2117 · October 16, 2015

Thank god you did not buy that PSU.

Do you NEED a i7-4790k? An i5 if this is a gaming rig will be plenty.

For the PSU get a Any seaSonic or XFX psu. Antec High current Gamer, or EVGA B2. The CX has bad capactiors and a low ambient temperature. Not meant for anything more then a mid end office build.

You could get a $90 250GB Samsung 850 Evo and 1TB HDD.

Get a MSI or Sapphire R9 390

Look into a NZXT Elite black for the case.

Kaita · October 16, 2015

Here you go. I think it's better. If you dont need an optical drive , remove it with the 200R and get the NZXT S340 which looks better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($232.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.98 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.88 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($63.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.64 @ Amazon)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($499.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($99.89 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1199.13

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-16 11:27 EDT-0400

KalDive · October 16, 2015

Thank god you did not buy that PSU.

Do you NEED a i7-4790k? An i5 if this is a gaming rig will be plenty.

For the PSU get a Any seaSonic or XFX psu. Antec High current Gamer, or EVGA B2. The CX has bad capactiors and a low ambient temperature. Not meant for anything more then a mid end office build.

You could get a $90 250GB Samsung 850 Evo and 1TB HDD.

Get a MSI or Sapphire R9 390

Look into a NZXT Elite black for the case.

Are you sure I need a PSU that strong I feel like I'd be using more power than I need.

DarkBlade2117 · October 16, 2015

Are you sure I need a PSU that strong I feel like I'd be using more power than I need.

It is not the amount of wattage that is needed, it is that your PSU now is not really good with mid-high end parts. Also, just because you have a 750w PSU does not mean you are pulling 750Ws from the wall. You will only pull as much power from the wall as your parts need.