First time building PC

[ZTN]

Hey guys  this is the first time im building a PC and im quite paranoid it might not work or whatnot so someone told me to post my build here to verify its compatibility

Here is the build

 

Budgeet: 1800$ AUD

MY PC    
CPU: Intel i7 4790k 469$
CPU Cooler: Master Hyper212EVO 60$
Motherboard Gigabyte H97-Gaming 3 160$
RAM:16GB 2800 Gskill ripjaws x 159$
HDD:Seagate 3.5" 1TB  67$
SSD:Samsung 850 EVO msata 250gb 129$
GPU: GTX 970 Gainward (3354)  479$
Case: Corsair Graphite 230T  105$
PSU: EVGA supernova 750 150$
 

I plan on using my 1080p TV as a temporary monitor until i can get enough  money for it

 

Also i was wondering if that model of the GTX 970 was good?

[GeorgeKellow]

2 minutes ago, ZTN said:

Hey guys  this is the first time im building a PC and im quite paranoid it might not work or whatnot so someone told me to post my build here to verify its compatibility

Here is the build

 

MY PC    
CPU: Intel i7 4790k 469$
CPU Cooler: Master Hyper212EVO 60$
Motherboard Gigabyte H97-Gaming 3 160$
RAM:16GB 2800 Gskill ripjaws x 159$
HDD:Seagate 3.5" 1TB  67$
SSD:Samsung 850 EVO msata 250gb 129$
GPU: GTX 970 Gainward (3354)  479$
Case: Corsair Graphite 230T  105$
PSU: EVGA supernova 750 150$
 

I plan on using my 1080p TV as a temporary monitor until i can get enough  money for it

 

Also i was wondering if that model of the GTX 970 was good?

Get a r9 390 instead of a GTX 970. who doesn't love 8gb of Vram

[alexhelvetica]

Nope, you are getting an unlocked i7 with a locked motherboard.

I don't think that motherboard has MSata anyway.

What is the PSU? there is a lot of models of EVGA Supernovas.

[rayzhell]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/rayzhell/saved/cRFv6h

this is cheaper everything is good and it all works together

[ZTN]

26 minutes ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

Nope, you are getting an unlocked i7 with a locked motherboard.

I don't think that motherboard has MSata anyway.

What is the PSU? there is a lot of models of EVGA Supernovas.

I thought the Evga Supernova 750 was already a model... Sorry this is my first time and im an amatuer but this is the PSU i was talking about.. 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438017

Also i dont really plan on overclocking it. Also what is mSata? I know sata speed is the speed of files moving WITHIN a HDD not from HDD to another HDD

Georgekellow 

Haha i would but im not very fammilar with Radeon graphics cards and such so im a bit wary.

 

 

[stconquest]

6 minutes ago, ZTN said:

I thought the Evga Supernova 750 was already a model... Sorry this is my first time and im an amatuer but this is the PSU i was talking about..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438017

Georgekellow 

Haha i would but im not very fammilar with Radeon graphics cards and such so im a bit wary.

Are these Canadian or Australian prices?

[Goat]

If you are using this pc purely for gaming, get an i5 4690k, as the i5 is an excellent cpu for gaming and the i7 is more for editing. If you are getting an overclocked processor, get a " Z " series unlocked motherboard that supports overclocking. You can only overclock if both your cpu and motherboard is unlocked. As for the gpu, get an r9 390, as its around the same price point as the 970 but generally performs better.

[alexhelvetica]

5 minutes ago, ZTN said:

I thought the Evga Supernova 750 was already a model... Sorry this is my first time and im an amatuer but this is the PSU i was talking about..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438017

Georgekellow 

Haha i would but im not very fammilar with Radeon graphics cards and such so im a bit wary.

 

 

That is a very good powersupply, but 750W is overkill for a single GPU, but if you are going to SLI or Crossfire, it will be fine.

The R9 390 is the card that costs about the same as a GTX 970, it preforms a bit better and costs about the same.

[ZTN]

Just now, stconquest said:

Are these Canadian or Australian prices?

Australian..

Im so sorry i forgot to put the currency on  my bad

[ZTN]

Just now, Goat said:

If you are using this pc purely for gaming, get an i5 4690k, as the i5 is an excellent cpu and the i7 is more for editing. If you are getting an overclocked processor, get a " Z " series unlocked motherboard that supports overclocking. You can only overclock if both your cpu and motherboard is unlocked. As for the gpu, get an r9 390, as its around the same price point as the 970 but generally performs better.

Ah yes people have told me about i5= gaming i7= editing 

But i do plan on making videos and editing (mainly videos) and possibly some photoshop as well but yeah.

 

Also having an i7 wont affect my gaming experience right? It just adds on to an i5 with editing and stuff

[Goat]

3 minutes ago, ZTN said:

Ah yes people have told me about i5= gaming i7= editing 

But i do plan on making videos and editing (mainly videos) and possibly some photoshop as well but yeah.

 

Also having an i7 wont affect my gaming experience right? It just adds on to an i5 with editing and stuff

No, since the i7 is more powerful than the i5. It may improve game performance a little.

[stconquest]

7 minutes ago, ZTN said:

Australian..

Im so sorry i forgot to put the currency on  my bad

$5 cheaper than your build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($459.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($179.00 @ IJK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($157.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($479.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.00 @ CPL Online)
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex 70.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($16.00 @ CPL Online)  <<Front intake
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex 70.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($16.00 @ CPL Online)  <<Front intake
Total: $1772.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-02 20:51 AEDT+1100

[ic3panda]

i think this will be a good build. since u can now overclock with an unlocked CPU, i think choosing a z170 motherboard would be good. Also, this msi mohterboard has a promotion right now, (FREE RAINBOW SIX SIEGE GAME) so, it would be a good grab!

as for the cooler, since you will be editing, i think it is wise to choose an aio water cooler. if it is out of your budget, feel free to change it to any wind cooler.

as for the storage, i think you will be needing a 2TB hard drive. but if you think you dont need it, then just change it to 1TB.

if you could let me know what is your budget on $$$, maybe i can work out a better list for you

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/wZBYnQ

[ZTN]

Ah hello

stconquest

err the sorry if i sound stupid or anything but the Ghz for that Proccesor doesent seem to high, again sorry if i sound stupid im just an amatuer but yeah...

Also i was wondering if a locked version of my CPU or something simmilar in calibre would be cheaper 

 

 

ic3panda 

Ah hello

The prospect of getting a free rainbow six siege is VERY intrigueing so after taking alook at that Motherboard i'll consider buying it also sorry everyone but my Budget is 1800$ AUD

[stconquest]

8 hours ago, ZTN said:

Ah hello

stconquest

err the sorry if i sound stupid or anything but the Ghz for that Proccesor doesent seem to high, again sorry if i sound stupid im just an amatuer but yeah...

Also i was wondering if a locked version of my CPU or something simmilar in calibre would be cheaper 

The 3.4GHz is plenty of speed for gaming.  The beauty of the Skylake CPU is that it will overclock if you ever find that you need more speed.  I see no reason that it would not easily match the 4GHz of the 4790K provided you have the means to cool it.

I am still running my i5 3570K at stock (3.3GHz).  I am comfortable with overclocking and have aftermarket cooling.  I have watched videos on my particular CPU and read through data sheets for OC'ing on it.  I just don't need the speed.

The locked Haswell i7 does not like to be overclocked using the FSB/BCLK.  I might be wrong, but it might be partly due to the voltage regulator embedded into the Haswell CPU.  Skylake moved the VRM back onto the motherboard and BAM, everyone has the option of BCLK overclocking again.  <<Speculation as to why on my part.  I have not really looked into it.

Haswell or Skylake, you will be happy.  Ultimately it is up to you.

[ZTN]

Ok so ive revised my PC build and im asking what Processor i should replace my intel i7 4790k with

It needs to be I7 due to the fact im going to be doing video editing and such

Also if someone could think up of a replacement PSU

and would be nice if a few people gave me their opinions between a GTX 970 and a Radeon R9 390X

ty 

 

 

 

Budget: 1800$ AUD

MY PC    
CPU: TBD
CPU Cooler: Master Hyper212EVO 60$
Motherboard Gigabyte H97-Gaming 3 160$
RAM:16GB 2800 Gskill ripjaws x 159$
HDD:Seagate 3.5" 1TB  67$
SSD:Samsung 850 EVO msata 250gb 129$
GPU: GTX 970 Gainward (3354)/ Radeon R9 390X  479$
Case: Corsair Graphite 230T  105$
PSU: TBD
 

[stconquest]

2 hours ago, ZTN said:

Ok so ive revised my PC build and im asking what Processor i should replace my intel i7 4790k with

It needs to be I7 due to the fact im going to be doing video editing and such

Also if someone could think up of a replacement PSU

and would be nice if a few people gave me their opinions between a GTX 970 and a Radeon R9 390X

ty 

 

 

 

Budget: 1800$ AUD

MY PC    
CPU: TBD
CPU Cooler: Master Hyper212EVO 60$
Motherboard Gigabyte H97-Gaming 3 160$
RAM:16GB 2800 Gskill ripjaws x 159$
HDD:Seagate 3.5" 1TB  67$
SSD:Samsung 850 EVO msata 250gb 129$
GPU: GTX 970 Gainward (3354)/ Radeon R9 390X  479$
Case: Corsair Graphite 230T  105$
PSU: TBD
 

That's $1159 without a CPU or power supply.  CPU $450 + PSU $100 (for something decent), so you are at $1700.

 

$1756, but you can get it under $1700 if you are sure you will never overclock.  Change the Z-Series board to an H-Series board, that saves around $70.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($459.00 @ Umart)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($179.00 @ IJK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($157.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($509.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Red ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.00 @ Mwave Australia)  <<Comes with 5 fans
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1755.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-10 19:51 AEDT+1100

 

[ZTN]

Yeah i dont rlly intend to overclock and i was told on this topic that 750W is a bit overkill so possibly something cheaper?  and im not really intending on overclocking my PC so cud u just modify that build a bit for me thanks

[stconquest]

3 hours ago, ZTN said:

Yeah i dont rlly intend to overclock and i was told on this topic that 750W is a bit overkill so possibly something cheaper?  and im not really intending on overclocking my PC so cud u just modify that build a bit for me thanks

The 750W PSU was picked because it is a good unit at the best price.  There is no cheaper, unless you get a lower quality unit.

[ZTN]

Wait what do u mean by lower quality u mean lower watts it generates? also what shud i do about the motherboard since i dont want too overclock

[stconquest]

4 minutes ago, ZTN said:

Wait what do u mean by lower quality u mean lower watts it generates? also what shud i do about the motherboard since i dont want too overclock

Quality relates to the internal components used.  EVGA does not make their power supplies, neither does Corsair.  Companies like Seasonic, Superflower, CWT, FSP, etc... make the untis and give them to other companies to brand them.  Seasonic is known for making good-to-great quality units, Superflower as well.  FSP, CWT, and others make some good units, but make some bad units as well.

 

Here:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($459.00 @ Umart)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: MSI H110M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($135.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($509.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Red ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.00 @ Umart)
Total: $1643.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-11 21:54 AEDT+1100

[ZTN]

Wait what would be better the H197 gaming 3 or the Motherboard you proposed cos it says thats its a mini ATX motherboard so would that affect my PC also it seems suspiciosly cheap 

sorry if i sound stupid

also with the RAM is there any difference?

[ZTN]

also i was wondering if someone could give me a a good wireless wifi card in there for me

[stconquest]

1 hour ago, ZTN said:

Wait what would be better the H197 gaming 3 or the Motherboard you proposed cos it says thats its a mini ATX motherboard so would that affect my PC also it seems suspiciosly cheap 

sorry if i sound stupid

also with the RAM is there any difference?

There is no H197 board.  There is the H170(Skylake) and the H97(Haswell and Haswell Refresh).

 

Mini ITX is a small form factor motherboard.  It is especially tiny to fit especially tiny cases.  There would be no core performance difference between the H110 and the H170 (mITX).

 

I am helping you so you can get the best parts for the money you spend.  It is not cheap in any way, just well picked.

 

Depending on the application faster RAM will increase performance.  If the price is the same, always get faster RAM.

31 minutes ago, ZTN said:

also i was wondering if someone could give me a a good wireless wifi card in there for me

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/tp-link-wireless-network-card-tlwdn4800

[ZTN]

2 hours ago, stconquest said:

There is no H197 board.  There is the H170(Skylake) and the H97(Haswell and Haswell Refresh).

 

Mini ITX is a small form factor motherboard.  It is especially tiny to fit especially tiny cases.  There would be no core performance difference between the H110 and the H170 (mITX).

 

I am helping you so you can get the best parts for the money you spend.  It is not cheap in any way, just well picked.

 

Depending on the application faster RAM will increase performance.  If the price is the same, always get faster RAM.

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/tp-link-wireless-network-card-tlwdn4800

Oh so sorry i meant the GA-H97-Gaming 3 this 1  http://www.gigabyte.com.au/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4997#ov

I was wondering what Esata is