New Gaming PC

[Jorge Rivera]

Hello guys! I'm very new to PC building and this forum and i am still learning, i seem to know a decent amount about the components, and the functions but i do not know which brands are best, which give you more bang for your buck, etc... Does this seem like a good build? what can you guys recommend that i change, or that is better for a lower price, etc. Thanks! btw, i have all the fans for the Phantom and the main purpose for this PC is Gaming but i want it ready for everything and anything because its also gonna be my college PC....

 

• NZXT Phantom Enthusiast Full tower. NZXT Phantom Enthusiast Full Tower - 5 x 5.25 Drive Bays, 7 x 3.5 Drive Bays, 7 x Exp Slots, 2 x USB Ports, 2 x Audio Ports, 1 x eSATA Port, Red (PHAN-001RD) at TigerDirect.com
• Intel Core i5 - 3570k Intel Core i5-3570K BX80637i53570K Processor - Quad Core, 6MB L3 Cache, 3.40GHz (3.80GHz Max Turbo), Socket H2 (LGA1155), 77W, Fan, Unlocked, Retail at TigerDirect.com
• Patriot Viper 3 series Black Mamba 16GB RAM Patriot Viper 3 Series Black Mamba 16GB Desktop Memory Module Kit - DDR3, 2 x 8GB, 1600 MHz, Dual Channel, UDIMM, PC3-12800, CL 10, 240 Pin, 1.5V (PV316G160C0K) at TigerDirect.com
• EVGA GTX 760 4GB Newegg.com - EVGA 04G-P4-2768-KR GeForce GTX 760 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support SC 4GB w/ EVGA ACX Cooler Video Card
• ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 Mobo Newegg.com - ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
• Toshiba 2TB HDD Toshiba 2TB Internal Hard Disk Drive - 3.5 Form Factor, SATA III 6 Gb/s, 7,200 RPM, 64MB Buffer (HDKPC09) at TigerDirect.com
• CORSAIR 750W PSU CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply - Newegg.com
• Samsung CD/DVD Drive Samsung Internal IDE CD-RW & DVD-ROM Combo Drive - 5.25, Tray Opening, Black,(TS-H492) at TigerDirect.com
• Memory Card reader Sabrent CRW-UINB 7-Slot USB 2.0 Internal Memory Card Reader & Writer - Aluminum, SDHC/SDXC/M2, USB 2.0, Black, 3.5, Self Powered, SDHC, MicroSD Support at TigerDirect.com

Any ideas or opinions??? Please have mercy on me hahaha xD

[BigD1970]

Looks like u are choosing a haswell motherboard.U need a 1155 socket.I would say look at asus boards.

[Youbetternot]

Your budget? 

[BigD1970]

Yeah what Elite said.If u are only using 1 card, u dont need more than about 650 watt psu.

[Jorge Rivera]

Well my budget is at 1700$ and it is a little flexible, ok! ill check those Video cards and Motherboards right now, but one question, isn't that a ASUS board?? ok, ill look for a lower PSU, thanks!

[Lamb]

Well my budget is at 1700$ and it is a little flexible, ok! ill check those Video cards and Motherboards right now, but one question, isn't that a ASUS board?? ok, ill look for a lower PSU, thanks!

 

That CPU is a 1155 socket CPU, and that motherboard only has 1150 socket. So get a motherboard with a 1155 socket, or replace the 3570K with a 4670K. I recommend getting the 4670K.

[Venomz1337]

Well my budget is at 1700$ and it is a little flexible, ok! ill check those Video cards and Motherboards right now, but one question, isn't that a ASUS board?? ok, ill look for a lower PSU, thanks!

 

My Sig.

[Jorge Rivera]

ok, well, i added the i5 4670k and took out the other CPU and changed the EVGA for the AMD 7970. any other suggestions??? And thanks again! You guys saved me from making a big mistake.

[BigD1970]

If u arent a heavy overclocker and want a bit better performance,I would look at the i7 3820.Different socket and can easily upgrade down the line .

[WoodenMarker]

ok, well, i added the i5 4670k and took out the other CPU and changed the EVGA for the AMD 7970. any other suggestions??? And thanks again! You guys saved me from making a big mistake.

Are you bringing this with you for college? You should really invest in a smaller case if you are.

 

Fyi, you have to quote a post or else the person won't get a notification you replied to them.

[Jorge Rivera]

Are you bringing this with you for college? You should really invest in a smaller case if you are.

 

Fyi, you have to quote a post or else the person won't get a notification you replied to them.

Thing is on the island i live in the university is very close to my home and i don't have to take it with me, and it will stay at home, but its mostly for playing, and thanks for the tip, like i said im new to all of this, especially forums xD

[Jorge Rivera]

ok, well, i added the i5 4670k and took out the other CPU and changed the EVGA for the AMD 7970. any other suggestions??? And thanks again! You guys saved me from making a big mistake.

[Jorge Rivera]

That CPU is a 1155 socket CPU, and that motherboard only has 1150 socket. So get a motherboard with a 1155 socket, or replace the 3570K with a 4670K. I recommend getting the 4670K.

 

 

4GB GTX 760 is a bad idea. Get a 7950 3gb or even a 7970. Add a samsung 120gb evo ssd. get lower 650 w psu.  

ok, well, i added the i5 4670k and took out the other CPU and changed the EVGA for the AMD 7970. any other suggestions??? And thanks again! You guys saved me from making a big mistake

[WoodenMarker]

Thing is on the island i live in the university is very close to my home and i don't have to take it with me, and it will stay at home, but its mostly for playing, and thanks for the tip, like i said im new to all of this, especially forums xD

ok, well, i added the i5 4670k and took out the other CPU and changed the EVGA for the AMD 7970. any other suggestions??? And thanks again! You guys saved me from making a big mistake.

8GB ram is plenty for gaming. 

Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1v7RW

Crossfire ready.

[Jorge Rivera]

8GB ram is plenty for gaming. 

Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1v7RW

Crossfire ready.

ok, ill look on that too, yep, i definitely have a loooot to learn.

[fracking4oil]

I'd suggest getting a cheaper motherboard, that board is overkill for this build & a mid tower rather than a full tower.

 

Something like this:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($71.35 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card  ($333.98 @ Newegg)
Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Corsair Professional 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($124.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer  ($29.94 @ Adorama)
Total: $1178.20
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-22 20:41 EDT-0400)

 

I'd also suggest an aftermarket CPU cooler (didn't include in the above).

[Jorge Rivera]

I'd suggest getting a cheaper motherboard, that board is overkill for this build & a mid tower rather than a full tower.

 

Something like this:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Microcenter)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg)

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($71.35 @ Amazon)

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($104.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card  ($333.98 @ Newegg)

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply:  Corsair Professional 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($124.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer  ($29.94 @ Adorama)

Total: $1178.20

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-22 20:41 EDT-0400)

 

I'd also suggest an aftermarket CPU cooler (didn't include in the above).

Wow, i really like the build and it saves me like 500$! Thanks a lot!! :D

[fracking4oil]

Wow, i really like the build and it saves me like 500$! Thanks a lot!! :D

 

 

Cool beans! :)  Don't forget a good aftermarket CPU cooler, along with the build, something like a Corsair H100i should do you well.

[Jorge Rivera]

Cool beans!   Don't forget a good aftermarket CPU cooler, along with the build, something like a Corsair H100i should do you well.

ok and a question that Radeon 7970, how much can it push?? its gonna work really well for almost all games right??

[fracking4oil]

I don't know a lot about AMD cards but I do know the 7970 is a very good card and you should be able to max or near max all current games.

 

If you're willing to wait for about a month the new 9000 series cards from AMD will be coming out at the end of next month.

[WoodenMarker]

ok and a question that Radeon 7970, how much can it push?? its gonna work really well for almost all games right??

The 7970 can max out almost everything at 1080p.