First Build

[Savir]

I wanted to make a future proof, capable of light gaming, overclocking build. 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/28L4cf

 

Any recommendations? I plan to game at 1080p btw.

[Seireitou]

You could probably spring for a used 390 or GTX 970 for just a little bit more but as most people say go R9 390.

[GalacticRuler]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($41.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.33 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($269.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.40 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($67.15 @ SuperBiiz) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 OEM (64-bit)  ($20.00) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1003.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-27 19:55 EST-0500

[Savir]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($41.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.33 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($269.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.40 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($67.15 @ SuperBiiz) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 OEM (64-bit)  ($20.00) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1003.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-27 19:55 EST-0500

 

Why is the OS $20? I plan to download via USB drive

[DrDray]

It's a very well rounded build but I'd recommend getting a 240gb ssd, the 128gb is fine (what I have currently) but that extra space on it to load your favourite handful of games would be really nice to have

[Savir]

It's a very well rounded build but I'd recommend getting a 240gb ssd, the 128gb is fine (what I have currently) but that extra space on it to load your favourite handful of games would be really nice to have

I was thinking of adding a 240gb SSD in 2-3 months

[Sinder5]

That's almost the same build as mine, the main differences being: I have a different case, a 650 watt PSU, a 240GB SSD instead of 120, and a 960 instead of a 380x.  So by all means, this seems like a great build.  

[Savir]

That's almost the same build as mine, the main differences being: I have a different case, a 650 watt PSU, a 240GB SSD instead of 120, and a 960 instead of a 380x.  So by all means, this seems like a great build.  

I would recommend a r9 380 4gb(for around the same price) unless you really want Nvidia software.

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100384nt4goc2l

[Savir]

That's almost the same build as mine, the main differences being: I have a different case, a 650 watt PSU, a 240GB SSD instead of 120, and a 960 instead of a 380x.  So by all means, this seems like a great build.  

Btw what PSU are you using?

[Seireitou]

This thread kinda confuses me. Light gaming but future proof? Does that mean he would want a stronger card but barely use it? o..0

[Sinder5]

Btw what PSU are you using?

EVGA 650GS

[Sinder5]

I would recommend a r9 380 4gb(for around the same price) unless you really want Nvidia software.

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100384nt4goc2l

I kind of had to have a NVIDIA Card, because I use blender to do 3D rendering.  And Blender uses CUDA Cores, rendering with stream cores in AMD Cards isn't supported.  

[Savir]

This thread kinda confuses me. Light gaming but future proof? Does that mean he would want a stronger card but barely use it? o..0

A card that can game at 1080p and last a good amount of time

[Seireitou]

A card that can game at 1080p and last a good amount of time

R9 390. It will probably last you 2-3 years if you stay at 1080p and the games don't get too taxing in the future. At the very least 2 years max 60 fps

[GalacticRuler]

Why is the OS $20? I plan to download via USB drive

Grab the OS off Reddit. They sell Windows 7 Pro for $20 which you can upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for free.

[Savir]

Grab the OS off Reddit. They sell Windows 7 Pro for $20 which you can upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for free.

Link? 

[GalacticRuler]

Link? 

https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/

[Savir]

https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/

Thank you