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icewizard64
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Hi,
 
I'm looking to build my first PC and wanted to get some advice. So far i have two lists of parts that i'd like your opinion on but i haven't put any fans or cooling systems in as i didn't know what to get.  The lists are fairly similar, i've mainly just upgraded the memory and SSD drive in the second and as the first list better suits my budget i'd really like to know how you think it will perform and if you think it would be worth it to upgrade to the second list.

 
I'll mostly be using the system to watch T.V and DVD's, play games (i'm looking to replace my xBox with the computer), edit photos and video clips as well simple word processing tasks and i'd like the system to be fairly quiet.
 
I haven't built a pc before so if you know of any sites or threads i should look at, please let me know. I'd also like to know what anti-virus i should get for when the PC is up and running.

Thank you very much for your help, i really appreciate it.

 

These are my lists:
 
List 1
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory 
SSD Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
HD Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case 
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit)
 
List 2
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Dominator 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
SSD Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk 
HD Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card 
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case 
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) 
 

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In my opinion, if you're playing games you should go with Windows 7 just because of driver support which Windows 8 still lacks. Also, you should get a good cpu cooler so that you can overclock your i5 and get more performance out of it :)

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So the differences are more expensive RAM, more expensive SSD and different optical drive for some reason... well depends if you want to waste extra money or not.

 

Go with the first build, and use the difference to pay for better cooling. Also, dunno why you think you need 850W. Get a better 600W PSU.

 

I'd grab this power supply for a single card overclocked to high hell:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256086

 

or the 750W model for two cards:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256079

 

Both feature fully modular cables which will be excellent to sleeve to make you build look a lot nicer.

 

Other good options:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171080

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817580009

 

And AVG free seems to work fine.

 

Another thing: unless you specifically like the gold look of the Asus Z87 boards, there are a lot of other choices, black and red/orange/green/yellow - you decide. Any Z87 board from Asus, MSI, Gigabyte or AsRock will do the job.

Current rig: i5 4670K | GTX 670 | Asus Z87I-Pro | Silverstone Strider Plus 600W | Custom mITX case | Seagate Barracuda 3TB | Samsung 840 120GB | G430 | CM Storm Quickfire Pro - MX Red | LG 21.5"

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List 1

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory 

SSD Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk

HD Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card

Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card

Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case 

Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit)

 

List 2

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory: Corsair Dominator 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory

SSD Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk 

HD Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card 

Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card

Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case 

Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) 

 

 

i would just change the gtx 770 to an r9 280x and call it a day. both lists will be fine.. for cpu cooler grab a hyper 212 evo. as for fans any static pressure optimized fans

The Beast [Case -  Corsair 750D CPU - I5 4670k @ 4.3ghz 1.2V CPU cooler - Hyper 212 evo Mobo - MSI g45 z87 RAM - G.Skill Z series 4*4@1866mhz GPU - Gigabyte windforce 3x r9 290 Storage - SSD, samsung 840 evo 120gb HDD, Western Digital Blue 1tb PSU - SilverStone Strider silver 80+ 750W] Peripherals [Monitor - ASUS VS239 IPS 23" Keyboard - Corsair K95 Mouse - Mad Catz RAT 7]

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list 2 seems like a better one to go for, BUT OH MY GOD DONT GET A SOUND CARD. if you want to enhance your audio, get an external Fiio Olympus E10 DAC.

LOOK AT MY TUBE, MY TUBE IS AMAZING. DONT LICK IT IT DOESN'T TASTE LIKE ANYTHING. IT DOESN'T HAVE A MANE OR PENIS EITHER. SHUT UP.

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The lists aren't that different at all.

Best anti-virus is common sense. In other words, you don't need one. Just don't click on links to sexy singles in your area waiting to meet you.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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Thanks for the input guys. I've narrowed down my list of componants but are still having some trouble deciding between certain parts. Please let me know what you think.

Also, I currently have a BenQ GL2450Hm monitor but am considering getting a BenQ XL2420TE 144hz monitor or a Dell UltraSharp U2412M monitor. Has anyone had any experience with these monitors? And what are your opinions of them?

 

Thank you.

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard or Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory: Corsair Dominator 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory or Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

SSD Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk 

HD Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 4GD or Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card 

Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan

Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply 

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit)

 

What would be the difference in performance if i used the different motherboard, rmemory and video cards?

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Around $1500

What currency are you using?

You need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them.

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Around $1500 AUD

My recommendations: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/2eFOD

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($265.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard:  Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($199.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($105.00 @ Scorptec)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($98.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($319.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case:  NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($125.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply:  SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive:  LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($108.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1508.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-04 15:39 EST+1100)

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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