First computer build

[djewell314]

Hello i was wanting some advice for my first computer.

I want a computer that will play most any game in high resolution and possibly some video editing and rendering in the future. 

I also plan to upgade to water cooling and overclock the pc once i get a bit more money and can afford it.

 

Current plan for the pc is

 

case: Parvum s1.0 white

mobo: Asus VI gene

CPU: intel I-7 4770k

GPU: PNY 780/r9 290x  depends on the 290x spec/price

RAM: Crucial Ballistix 2x8gb 

PSU: Corsair rm750W

HDD: WD blue 1TB

SSD: Samsung 840 evo 250GB

Monitor: Asus 27" pb278q

OS: windows 8

 

P.S. i want to water cool this to so I'm leaning toward the 780 because they actually water blocks for them. any thoughts?

[tristan1035]

Since you're going to be video editing/rendering 16 gigabytes of ram will be very helpful. Otherwise a very solid build; as you said wait till AMD releases their cards just in case there is something better or Nvidia's cards go down in price.

[HutchisonSorbo]

Personally I prefer Windows 7 but it's all about personal preference, waiting is always a good idea. Other then maybe some more RAM for video editing/rendering but not too shabby. 

[CowTechTips]

If you're just gaming,i think a i5 4670k will be more than enough. Also i know that you are looking at the Asus VG248QE? Correct me if im wrong. I was also going to get it. But the 144hz really degrades the colors of the monitor, unless your playing twitch action gaming, you shouldnt get it, but instead get a nice IPS panel monitor. 

 

EDIT: Duude. That's a sexy case.

[djewell314]

Since you're going to be video editing/rendering 16 gigabytes of ram will be very helpful. Otherwise a very solid build; as you said wait till AMD releases their cards just in case there is something better or Nvidia's cards go down in price.

 

My original plan was for 16GB but i went down to 8 when RAM prices skyrocketed, and I'm fearing they will go up even more.

[djewell314]

If you're just gaming,i think a i5 4670k will be more than enough. Also i know that you are looking at the Asus VG248QE? Correct me if im wrong. I was also going to get it. But the 144hz really degrades the colors of the monitor, unless your playing twitch action gaming, you shouldnt get it, but instead get a nice IPS panel monitor.

 Any ideas on a monitor that would be better for around the same price?

[tristan1035]

i think a i5 4670k will be more than enough.

If he's video editing/rendering the i7 will be great with the added horsepower and hyper-threaded cores.

[Excon]

This is going to be a sweet build. I highly suggest you don't get one of those Asus 144Hz monitors though .

[WoodenMarker]

Wait for new AMD cards. Plan later. Parts and prices are probably making a big change by then. 

[krayiss]

If your doing alot of video editing I edit on samsung 840 pro its the best lol. But then again Ive had a crush on the 840 evo! 1gb ram cache!

and all hail IPS monitor!

[lachyman]

Change the HDD for Seagate Barracuda and get 16GB RAM. New GPUs will be revealed tomorrow, just don't get the one you picked. 4GB on 256bit is a waste of money, not to say that Zotac has horrible customer support. You should get a 7970 with 2-3 fan cooler you like, they start at $300. Avoid Gigabyte if you want to OC.