Feedback on my first build

[scruffies]

I'm planning to play video games such as Grand Theft Auto 4/5, Battlefield 4, and other popular titles on high settings. 

 

I've never built a PC before. Some say it is easy. Will this particular one be as they say it is?

And more importantly, will it run those games smoothly with good graphics?

[TheAmazingCookieFromSquare]

Get a Z97 Motherboard with aftermarket CPU cooler and get a 850 series SSD other then that gud

[Pankaic]

With a k-skew processor, you'll want a Z97 mobo and a third party cpu cooler.

[ThatOneRussian]

Get a 390 instead and preferably not a strix card they have a lot more coil whine issues. 

[scruffies]

I'm not good with picking parts, could you suggest some or give an edited pcpartpicker link?

[scruffies]

Get a 390 instead and preferably not a strix card they have a lot more coil whine issues. 

Planning to go NVidia

[Samfisher]

Don't get the 4790K and H97 board.  You're getting an overclockable CPU but you're limiting your capabilities with the H board.  Either go lower on the CPU or go higher on the motherboard.  Also currently using the same case as you

@scruffies

[yourdad165]

I'm not good with picking parts, could you suggest some or give an edited pcpartpicker link?

 

If you're new to building computers then don't even bother with a K series chip or a Z97 board. It's up to you though, if you want that feature then sure. Personally though I have a K series i5 and a Corsair H110 and I don't even overclock my CPU so you should be good. Especially for gaming.

[yourdad165]

Planning to go NVidia

 

If you're going Nvidia then grab a 960 or a 970 (if the VRAM thing doesn't bother you) - still a superb card.

[ThatOneRussian]

Planning to go NVidia

why?

[scruffies]

Help on choosing new MB and cooler?

[scruffies]

If you're going Nvidia then grab a 960 or a 970 (if the VRAM thing doesn't bother you) - still a superb card.

There's already a 970 on the build

[yourdad165]

Help on choosing new MB and cooler?

 

Gigabyte Gaming 5 and a Hyper 212 EVO (or a Corsair H100i if you like water cooling).

[yourdad165]

There's already a 970 on the build

 

Yeah I know, I checked after. Yeah keep that card though for sure if you like Nvidia.

[scruffies]

Gigabyte Gaming 5 and a Hyper 212 EVO (or a Corsair H100i if you like water cooling).

Changed to this!

Water cooling is too confusing for my first build.

[bill52600]

would recommend buying Win7 HP and then upgrading to Win10 for free, save yourself a bit of money

 

also, watercooling isn't that hard, would recommend getting closed-loop since it's your first build. get something like an H100i or an H60, something in between that would do just fine for your CPU

 

and you DO NOT

 

NEED

 

AN I7

 

TO HAVE A GOOD GAMING PC

 

you went a bit overboard giving what you want to do with it, keep the GPU, cut down on the CPU, change the cooler, cutdown the memory to 8GB (unless you're doing some really heavy stuff like photoshop and premiere at once), and maybe a few tweaks here and there for the PSU,

 

but while this is a good build, again: overkill

[scruffies]

would recommend buying Win7 HP and then upgrading to Win10 for free, save yourself a bit of money

 

also, watercooling isn't that hard, would recommend getting closed-loop since it's your first build. get something like an H100i or an H60, something in between that would do just fine for your CPU

 

and you DO NOT

 

NEED

 

AN I7

 

TO HAVE A GOOD GAMING PC

 

you went a bit overboard giving what you want to do with it, keep the GPU, cut down on the CPU, change the cooler, cutdown the memory to 8GB (unless you're doing some really heavy stuff like photoshop and premiere at once), and maybe a few tweaks here and there for the PSU,

 

but while this is a good build, again: overkill

 

I regularly use tools like Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere for my work. I was told not to water cool as I don't have much experience with building a PC (if any at all).

I would like to keep the memory. A processor of this type would be extremely optimal for the renders and operations I do.

As for the GPU, what are comments about the Asus Strix? Is it worth keeping or should I switch to something like EVGA or even a G1 Gaming?

And I'd prefer having the USB for Windows 10 on hand—I believe it is worth the extra cost.

[TechGod]

I regularly use tools like Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere for my work. I was told not to water cool as I don't have much experience with building a PC (if any at all).

I would like to keep the memory. A processor of this type would be extremely optimal for the renders and operations I do.

As for the GPU, what are comments about the Asus Strix? Is it worth keeping or should I switch to something like EVGA or even a G1 Gaming?

And I'd prefer having the USB for Windows 10 on hand—I believe it is worth the extra cost.

Why do you want to use nvidia? The 390 is a BETTER GPU than the 970 and its cheaper. 

[bill52600]

I regularly use tools like Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere for my work. I was told not to water cool as I don't have much experience with building a PC (if any at all).

I would like to keep the memory. A processor of this type would be extremely optimal for the renders and operations I do.

As for the GPU, what are comments about the Asus Strix? Is it worth keeping or should I switch to something like EVGA or even a G1 Gaming?

And I'd prefer having the USB for Windows 10 on hand—I believe it is worth the extra cost.

Closed-loop watercooling units require no assembly. You essential put in the rad, the fans, and the block, and screw it all together

[scruffies]

Why do you want to use nvidia? The 390 is a BETTER GPU than the 970 and its cheaper. 

 

Sorry, it's just something I like and am used to.

[TechGod]

Sorry, it's just something I like and am used to.

Fair enough. Just wanted to make sure that it wasn't cause you were one of those crazy fanboys. So your budget is $1300? I'll get on a build...

[Xenift]

would recommend buying Win7 HP and then upgrading to Win10 for free, save yourself a bit of money

also, watercooling isn't that hard, would recommend getting closed-loop since it's your first build. get something like an H100i or an H60, something in between that would do just fine for your CPU

and you DO NOT

NEED

AN I7

TO HAVE A GOOD GAMING PC

you went a bit overboard giving what you want to do with it, keep the GPU, cut down on the CPU, change the cooler, cutdown the memory to 8GB (unless you're doing some really heavy stuff like photoshop and premiere at once), and maybe a few tweaks here and there for the PSU,

but while this is a good build, again: overkill

No you do not, he never said that he was going for a budget build anyways.

I always recommend i7s for more than 1k builds because i feel like future proving is easier.

[TechGod]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($331.49) 

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($116.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($134.38 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($324.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.18 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($120.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Other: Windows 10 Home ($119.00)

Total: $1376.51

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-03 00:05 EST-0500

 

I just changed the PSU and the CPU cooler. 

[scruffies]

I've made some edits:

 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X Gaming 5 / $132.99
CPU: Intel i5-4690K / $238.99
CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro H80i GT / $87.74
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC / $489.99
RAM: Kingston HyperX FURY 16GB DDR3 / $80.93
HDD: Western Digital Black 1TB / $69.00
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB / $85.94
ODD: Samsung SATA ODD Black / $18.99
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G1 / $74.88
Case: Corsair Carbide 200R / $50.82
OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home / $119.00
TC: Arctic Silver 5 / $7.54

 

Subtotal: $1,446.87
Total Savings: $479.03

 

All prices from Amazon, keep in mind I have Prime.

[scruffies]

Have ordered this PC from CyberPowerPC (turned out to be a pretty good deal) simply because it would be easy for me. Case closed!

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