Is this a good $750 build? (+ questions)

[KawaiiNacho]

Okay so I am upgrading the CPU, GPU and the PSU later on so I cheaped out on those. I am also going to get a better case later one (but still want dem looks ) I went for a black and red theme since well. I like black and red, it looks cool :^)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wfHRD3

Its going to be a gaming and video editing/streaming rig. I know for video editing and such you probably want to get an i7 but since my budget is $750 (and already went over because the fans are p expensive) I got an i5 instead. Also I am not going to overclock it (I dont even think you can overclock that CPU since its locked iirc)

So I am going to get an i7 (not sure wich) and dual R9 290X's GPU's (that why I have the overkill 2x16PCI motherboard)

So yeah, Any suggestions on what I can improve or change to stay arround $750.

Thanks in advance

[GDRRiley]

get a better PSU see if you can get a xeon.

[GDRRiley]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hHWBMp  that would be what I would do.

[GDRRiley]

So yeah, Any suggestions on what I can improve or change to stay arround $750.

Thanks in advance

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Edited December 28, 2015 by GDRRiley

[KawaiiNacho]

get a better PSU see if you can get a xeon.

As I said before  I cheaped out on the PSU since dual R9 290X's will take allot more power so I don't see a reason to get an expensive PSU.

Also iirc Xeons are allot more expensive on the i5.

Please read the whole thing before posting.

 

EDIT:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hHWBMp  that would be what I would do.

Thats allot more than $750 buddy.

[don_svetlio]

Get this
 

 

 

As I said before  I cheaped out on the PSU since dual R9 290X's will take allot more power so I don't see a reason to get an expensive PSU.

Also iirc Xeons are allot more expensive on the i5.

Please read the whole thing before posting.

 

EDIT:

 

Thats allot more than $750 buddy.

 

NEVER CHEAP OUT ON A PSU >.<

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus B85M-E/CSM Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

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  ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.80 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($24.13 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $741.76

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-28 14:51 EST-0500

[GDRRiley]

 

 

Thats allot more than $750 buddy.

 

no not that much more and the xeon was the same price. We on the forums do not recommend getting a cheap PSU even if it is only going to be for a bit.

[daniellearmouth]

NOPE.

 

DO NOT GET THAT PSU.

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/183351-please-read-power-supply-tiers-quoted-from-eggxpert/

Unless you want a makeshift oven somewhere near you, get a much MUCH better unit.

[i_build_nanosuits]

 

As I said before  I cheaped out on the PSU since dual R9 290X's will take allot more power so I don't see a reason to get an expensive PSU.

 

reason: simple...that PSU can't power an R9 290...not even close, it's WAY too cheap...you'll blow up your rig.

 

If this is a gaming rig you don't need more than 8GB every game on the face of planet earth ATM will run perfectly fine on 8GB of system memory, get a better PSU and a 2x4GB kit.

 

Also, you don't need 4 expensive extra fans with that rig..make sure you get ONE proper 140mm intake fan and one exhaust fan (120 or 140mm) and it will be perfectly adequate. (the case come with at least one fan already included in the box)

[Lotus]

Unfortunately, prices in Belgium may differ. Here is what I'd do:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($62.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2500 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($46.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $741.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-28 14:52 EST-0500

 

Re-use your storage until you can afford a new drive. The problem is skimping in any area here would result in a significant amount of wasted money because replacing components is the LAST thing you ever want to do if money is tight. if you skimped on the GPU, it would go to waste. Same on the CPU and PSU. Ideally, you wouldn't be forced into re-using a storage drive, but unless you can find something usable in your price range, it's what I'd resort to doing instead of gimping the performance of your build.

[Briareos7]

i would go for this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H170A Gaming Pro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card  ($219.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 700W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($56.30 @ Newegg)
Total: $784.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-28 14:55 EST-0500

[KawaiiNacho]

no not that much more and the xeon was the same price. We on the forums do not recommend getting a cheap PSU even if it is only going to be for a bit.

The xeon is like. I duno. $90 more??

 

reason: simple...that PSU can't power an R9 290...not even close, it's WAY too cheap...you'll blow up your rig.

 

If this is a gaming rig you don't need more than 8GB every game on the face of planet earth ATM will run perfectly fine on 8GB of system memory, get a better PSU and a 2x4GB kit.

 

Also, you don't need 4 expensive extra fans with that rig..make sure you get ONE proper 140mm intake fan and one exhaust fan (120 or 140mm) and it will be perfectly adequate. (the case come with at least one fan already included in the box)

I said I'm upgrading to the R9 290X later so I cheaped out on PSU so I could buy one with more than 500W later.

Also thanks about the tip about the fans.

I also said its a gaming and editing rig. Please read the entire OP.

 

Either way I guess I should change the PSU to something else. I'll see.

[GDRRiley]

reason: simple...that PSU can't power an R9 290...not even close, it's WAY too cheap...you'll blow up your rig.

 

If this is a gaming rig you don't need more than 8GB every game on the face of planet earth ATM will run perfectly fine on 8GB of system memory, get a better PSU and a 2x4GB kit.

 

no 8GB is not a enough for some games.

[GDRRiley]

The xeon is like. I duno. $90 more??

 

 

You can get cheaper models just go one with a high clock speed. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646e31220v3 it is 30$ more for hyperthreading. 

Edited December 28, 2015 by GDRRiley

[i_build_nanosuits]

no 8GB is not a enough for some games.

that is complete bullshit i have 16gb of system memory and i play ALL the most demanding titles and the most usage i've seen is batman the arkham knight which only use 7200mb tops...im on windows 8.1 64bits.

 

which game are you referring to?

[KawaiiNacho]

So I now got this

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yhjNrH

With a single 140mm corsair fan (Corsair master race!) (and ofcourse the included fan in the case) and a 600W Coolmax PSU.

Now I dont know CoolMax and if they're a good brand so yeah.

We'll see how it goes.

 

Also do you have any tips for new builders?

[GDRRiley]

that is complete bullshit i have 16gb of system memory and i play ALL the most demanding titles and the most usage i've seen is batman the arkham knight which only use 7200mb tops...im on windows 8.1 64bits.

 

which game are you referring to?

Bf4

[GDRRiley]

So I now got this

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yhjNrH

With a single 140mm corsair fan (Corsair master race!) (and ofcourse the included fan in the case) and a 600W Coolmax PSU.

Now I dont know CoolMax and if they're a good brand so yeah.

We'll see how it goes.

 

Also do you have any tips for new builders?

CoolMax is not a good brand. for 2 R9 290 you need a 850W PSU and you want it to be nice.

[Lotus]

Bf4

No.

[KawaiiNacho]

Bf4

Bf4 isn't even that demanding?

My pleb laptop can even run that wich has 6Gb of ram.

Well ofcourse not at ultra photorealistic settings.

[i_build_nanosuits]

Bf4

lol BF4 use only 4GB of system memory...

video from my own channel (OSD stats for memory usage shown):

 

 

here another video on another map this was a 48player server with a slightly more powerful CPU:

 

[KawaiiNacho]

CoolMax is not a good brand. for 2 R9 290 you need a 850W PSU and you want it to be nice.

You got a pair of eyes and a brain for a reason.

Read the OP.

Yes, the entire OP. 9 lines of text (not even)

[i_build_nanosuits]

You got a pair of eyes and a brain for a reason.

Read the OP.

Yes, the entire OP. 9 lines of text (not even)

your psu choice does not make sense though mate...really...i wouldnt even run an R9 270 on that piece of shit....seriously.

[GDRRiley]

No.

yeah it does am testing right now with windows 10.

[KawaiiNacho]

your psu choice does not make sense though mate...really...i wouldnt even run an R9 270 on that piece of shit....seriously.

Really? Litteraly copied the OP.

 

Okay so I am upgrading the CPU, GPU and the PSU later on so I cheaped out on those

Upgrading. Meaning I am going to get the R9 380 now and upgrade it to dual R9 290X's. Meaning I have to upgrade my PSU later too. Wich is why I am going to get a cheap 600W PSU.