Need some advice

[Firefly_]

So basically in the next few months I'm going to be building a new PC.

 

I'm not a hardcore gamer when it comes to quality, I play valve/source games like CS GO and Garry's mod. But don't know what I might play in the future when I have a capable PC.

I'd like the option to possibly stream/record/render. Not sure if I'll need it but might be a good thing to have.

SSD isn't an absolute need unless it helps with other stuff I want. I can wait an extra 10 seconds for startup. I'd be fine loosing it for performance somewhere else and less money.

...Yeah.

 

Had this suggested a few months ago http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/_Fire_Fly_/saved/GnHTwP

 

I changed a few things to see the price and have this http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/LpxHXL

 

I'd like to keep the price lower but can try to stretch it a bit. Probably no further then the $1190 mark. 

 

I'm wondering

-Are the 970 and/or i7 worth the extra money. 

-Can I get similar performance for cheaper.

-Can I get better performance for the same price.  

-If I should just stick to the first build. 

 

Also a place to get cheaper windows or something would be nice. 

or if I can transfer my current windows(OEM) to the new PC.

 

I think that's everything, Thanks for the help.

 

Sincerely Firefly.

[MLG Doge]

Top build should be more than enough,

The 970 isnt worth the extra but a 390 8GB is

The i7 isnt worth it, if you wanted to OC get a i5-4690k + Z97 board otherwise stick with the locked i5 + H97

[Firefly_]

Top build should be more than enough,

The 970 isnt worth the extra but a 390 8GB is

The i7 isnt worth it, if you wanted to OC get a i5-4690k + Z97 board otherwise stick with the locked i5 + H97

Alright, thanks Think I'll go with the 390 if not just sticking to the original.

does the model of 390 matter. 

 

While you're here got any suggestions on a cheaper case still keeping the side panel window.

[HKZeroFive]

Your 4790K is overkill. It's also on a locked mobo. Here's a better build:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($280.00 @ Canada Computers) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($103.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($54.22 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($403.99 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($97.05 @ Vuugo) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($89.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Total: $1205.20

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-27 06:35 EST-0500

 

I've added a CPU cooler for overclocking and changed your SSD and PSU and switched the 970 for a beefy 390.

[19_blackie_73]

the 970 has the advantage of game recording. It depends on the software you use, some of them favors nvidias cuda. The i7 will only have a benefit while rendering

[MLG Doge]

Alright, thanks Think I'll go with the 390 if not just sticking to the original.

does the model of 390 matter. 

 

While you're here got any suggestions on a cheaper case still keeping the side panel window.

Nope S340 is on of the best budget cases.

[Guest]

the 970 has the advantage of game recording. It depends on the software you use, some of them favors nvidias cuda. The i7 will only have a benefit while rendering

i7 will also help with streaming. 

[kameshss]

Here is a better build.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.75 @ Vuugo) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.95 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390X 8GB Tri-X Video Card  ($479.88 @ Canada Computers) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($97.05 @ Vuugo) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($124.99 @ NCIX) 

Total: $1220.58

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-27 06:46 EST-0500

[Firefly_]

 

Your 4790K is overkill. It's also on a locked mobo. Here's a better build:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($280.00 @ Canada Computers) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($103.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($54.22 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($403.99 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($97.05 @ Vuugo) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($89.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Total: $1205.20

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-27 06:35 EST-0500

 

I've added a CPU cooler for overclocking and changed your SSD and PSU and switched the 970 for a beefy 390.

 

Thanks. How hard would it to install the cpu cooler and ssd at a later time. 

 

the 970 has the advantage of game recording. It depends on the software you use, some of them favors nvidias cuda. The i7 will only have a benefit while rendering

Alrighty, Thanks

Nope S340 is on of the best budget cases.

Ok, Thanks. 

 

i7 will also help with streaming. 

i5 should be fine, especially if I OC.

 

 

Here is a better build.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.75 @ Vuugo) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.95 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390X 8GB Tri-X Video Card  ($479.88 @ Canada Computers) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($97.05 @ Vuugo) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($124.99 @ NCIX) 

Total: $1220.58

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-27 06:46 EST-0500

 

Thank you for the suggestion. 

[HKZeroFive]

Thanks. How hard would it to install the cpu cooler and ssd at a later time. 

 

It wouldn't be hard at all. Just don't overclock until you get the CPU cooler.

[Firefly_]

It wouldn't be hard at all. Just don't overclock until you get the CPU cooler.

Alright, I'll probably have to do some searching when the time comes to not **** something up. 

 

Thanks again