First Build

[TheMetalborn]

Here are the parts for my first build, does this seem solid to everyone?? Still deciding on Peripherals but yea, you that isn't as important.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/22YKM

 

[arcticbeaver]

Never heard of that CPU cooler...

[Excon]

I'll just list out the stuff I would change:

 

-A 7200 RPM SEagate Barracuda

-A lower wattage PSU from Corsair, XFX or Seasonic

- A BeQuiet! Dark Rock Pro CPU cooler

-Try and fit a 280x into the budget. 

-Don't get a shitty TN monitor, look at the Asus Proart series like the PA248 or Dell U2412m

[TheRoss0411]

Get :

• CM 212 Evo
• Cheaper Motherboard
• Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM
• Better GPU
• Better PSU (IMO)
• Cheaper Monitor (Unless Proffesional use)
• Better Case 

[CoolBeans]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($158.97 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.00 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.78 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($144.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1168.66

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 16:12 EST-0500)

[TheMetalborn]

im going for a Black and Red Theme, capable of Streaming/Video Editing/Intense Gaming and Music

[brob]

The Haf 912 case will take cpu cooling towers up to 170mm so there is no need for a low profile unit. I'd suggest a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, good unit at a reasonable price. If budget permits go for the GTX 770. Otherwise, pick a decent 500W psu.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/23kRj
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/23kRj/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/23kRj/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 60GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($54.94 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($249.95 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition 63.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: BenQ XL2420T 120Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: NZXT Sentry-2 5.25" Touch Screen Fan Controller ($25.99)
Other: Cooler Master HAF 912 Advanced Computer Case ($79.99)
Total: $1461.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 16:32 EST-0500)

[TheMetalborn]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/23oav%C2'>

I updated it, and the reason i have a big power supply is because ill definitely be adding more hard drives and possible another GPU.