Christmas Build Help

[blairarmstrong]

Hey guys, I'm hopefully building my computer for Christmas but I still need a little help, really I can't decide on the graphics card right now. R9 390 v 970 v 980

 

For budget, I'd like it to be about the price point it is now, but a little up or down is okay. Honestly, I'll just be gaming, playing most GTA V on 1080p and a little Ark Survival. 

Any other questions just ask! 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($16.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($91.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($79.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($147.99 @ Amazon) 

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

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($324.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair Carbide Series 88R MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.85 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($84.98 @ OutletPC) 

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $1170.61

 

Suggestions?

 

Thank you in advance! 

[Aytex]

get a 390 for more preformance

and a 4460 if you dont plan to overclock

[blairarmstrong]

Would that cause issues with my mobo? Wouldn't I need crossfire?

[dizmo]

I'd consider switching the video card out for a 390, but if you prefer team Green then the 970 is a nice choice.

Is there another motherboard that has WiFi built in?

I can't fully comment on the cooler, but the 212 Evo isn't much more and is pretty tried and true.

 

Looks like it'll be an awesome build! Shame you missed out on the Black Friday deals, are you going to wait for potential Boxing Day sales?

[dizmo]

Would that cause issues with my mobo? Wouldn't I need crossfire?

Crossfire is the act of pairing 2 AMD cards to run together.

 

You need to quote people like I've done above in order for them to see you've responded.

You can also tag them like this @Aytex

 

Also, please follow your posts to see replies.

 

Welcome to LTTF

[Morgan MLGman]

Here you go, an improved version:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: EVGA ACX mITX 46.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Trion 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390X 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($393.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 88R MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.85 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1150.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-01 19:41 EST-0500

[stealth80]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($254.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($16.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($96.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($77.99 @ 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  ($279.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $1133.78

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-01 19:49 EST-0500

 

I made some savings here by opting for 256gb SSD. You can save another $50 by getting windows from G2A

 

This build is much better than your initial, DDR4, skylake, better PSU and stronger GPU

[blairarmstrong]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($254.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($16.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($96.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($77.99 @ 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  ($279.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $1133.78

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-01 19:49 EST-0500

 

I made some savings here by opting for 256gb SSD. You can save another $50 by getting windows from G2A

 

This build is much better than your initial, DDR4, skylake, better PSU and stronger GPU

 

 

I've heard that the R9 390 just isn't as much FPS per dollar and is honestly very comparable to the 970, is there any substance to this?

 

Also, I'm trying to do a Micro ATX build, or is it going to represent a significant hike in price?

[stealth80]

I've heard that the R9 390 just isn't as much FPS per dollar and is honestly very comparable to the 970, is there any substance to this?

 

Also, I'm trying to do a Micro ATX build, or is it going to represent a significant hike in price?

 

Micro ATX will need a different board, case to what i linked, which normally work out cheaper. The 390 is a better card, however the 970 is probably better suited to a Micro ATX build

[brob]

@blairarmstrong.

 

OP is a good build. I would suggest a better cpu cooler. Especially since the build includes an unlocked cpu. The current cooler will not allow much of an overclock.

 

You might consider a mini-ITX build. Aside from the smaller size, these motherboards generally include dual band ac WiFi and Bluetooth. This one offers slightly better overall performance. Will definitely get a better overclock if the cpu allows.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($254.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i GT 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($88.68 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Trion 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card  ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX Mini ITX Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1194.58
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-01 20:27 EST-0500

[blairarmstrong]

@blairarmstrong.

 

OP is a good build. I would suggest a better cpu cooler. Especially since the build includes an unlocked cpu. The current cooler will not allow much of an overclock.

 

You might consider a mini-ITX build. Aside from the smaller size, these motherboards generally include dual band ac WiFi and Bluetooth. This one offers slightly better overall performance. Will definitely get a better overclock if the cpu allows.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($254.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i GT 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($88.68 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: OCZ Trion 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card  ($299.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX Mini ITX Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($94.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1194.58

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-01 20:27 EST-0500

 

Wait, so just to confirm, that mini ATX board would come with wireless and Bluetooth? Are they quality?

 

Also, would this cause any heat issues with the build? Also, how hard is it to set up water cooling, I'll be totally honest, this is my first build and while I'll have an experienced friend helping me would it be better just to get a fan? If it just takes time I'm fine with that. 

[brob]

Wait, so just to confirm, that mini ATX board would come with wireless and Bluetooth? Are they quality?

 

Also, would this cause any heat issues with the build? Also, how hard is it to set up water cooling, I'll be totally honest, this is my first build and while I'll have an experienced friend helping me would it be better just to get a fan? If it just takes time I'm fine with that. 

 

Mini-ATX boards are generally very good quality. http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5529#ov

 

Heat can be an issue with smaller builds, but the case has a large intake fan and the cpu cooler will provide exhaust setting up excellent airflow through the case.

 

AIO are as easy to install.

[blairarmstrong]

Mini-ATX boards are generally very good quality. http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5529#ov

 

Heat can be an issue with smaller builds, but the case has a large intake fan and the cpu cooler will provide exhaust setting up excellent airflow through the case.

 

AIO are as easy to install.

 

Thank you! 

 

Okay, I've done a little research and I made some changes. I added a fully-modular PSU so I could remove any extra cords, I decided I want to upgrade to a 980, and changed to just a little different case. 

 

How does it look?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($254.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: OCZ Trion 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($429.99 @ Micro Center) 

Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: NZXT HALE82 V2 700W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($85.98 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($84.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1331.88

[brob]

 

 

Thank you! 

 

Okay, I've done a little research and I made some changes. I added a fully-modular PSU so I could remove any extra cords, I decided I want to upgrade to a 980, and changed to just a little different case. 

 

How does it look?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($254.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: OCZ Trion 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($429.99 @ Micro Center) 

Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: NZXT HALE82 V2 700W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($85.98 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($84.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1331.88

 

 

The H105 is not compatible with the 250D. It is too thick. The H100i will fit. The H100i GTX will not fit without moding as it is 1mm longer and 3mm thicker than the H100i.

 

The psu is not very good.

 

The Seasonic G Series 650W unit on the other hand is excellent. Your build will use all three of the fixed cables on the SSR-650RM. One to the motherboard's 24-pin power connector. One to the 8-pin power connector. The third will provide power to the GTX 980.

[blairarmstrong]

The H105 is not compatible with the 250D. It is too thick. The H100i will fit. The H100i GTX will not fit without moding as it is 1mm longer and 3mm thicker than the H100i.

 

The psu is not very good.

 

The Seasonic G Series 650W unit on the other hand is excellent. Your build will use all three of the fixed cables on the SSR-650RM. One to the motherboard's 24-pin power connector. One to the 8-pin power connector. The third will provide power to the GTX 980.

Thank you so much for all the help! I think I'll be good!

 

Okay, just so I can't screw this up, does this look good as a final?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($254.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ NCIX US) 

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

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($429.99 @ Micro Center) 

Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($84.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1197.89

 

So the Motherboard has Wifi, the CPU Cooler fits (but the price isn't included), and the rest looks okay? 

 

Again, thank you so much. 

[brob]

 

Thank you so much for all the help! I think I'll be good!

 

Okay, just so I can't screw this up, does this look good as a final?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($254.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ NCIX US) 

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

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($429.99 @ Micro Center) 

Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($84.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1197.89

 

So the Motherboard has Wifi, the CPU Cooler fits (but the price isn't included), and the rest looks okay? 

 

Again, thank you so much. 

 

 

Everything looks ok. Although the V300 is far from a favorite ssd. You might consider OCZ ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive instead.