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Acmilano

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Hi there,

This will be my first time and I almost bought a pre-built until I realized this would better serve me and get a sense of satisfaction.

I got some advice here and tweaked my first build components.

I would like to know if you think this is a solid build for a all around machine?

I wasn't sure what MB or GPU to purchase, and I'm wondering if the PSU is a good W for this build.

Thanks in advance for any comments and/or suggestions.

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1n6es
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1n6es/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1n6es/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.50 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($25.72 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($68.81 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($93.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($18.79 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($17.00 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1231.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 14:17 EDT-0400)

 
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There's really not much there worth niggling; looks good.
You can get comparable performance (within 1C but quieter per Frostytech) and save a few dollars by switching the cooler to the Xigmatek Gaia.
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The part in the brackets is another language to me lol, but thank you for the comment. After some research, it seemed this would be a solid build for all round machine with eventual light-medium gaming.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($139.78 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1278.64
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 14:32 EDT-0400)

This is a barebones part list, just the stuff in the box. The selected PSU will leave you room for future SLI and expansion. If it will be over budget with the monitor and keyboard, then you can change the cooler to the Cooler Master Hyper 212, or take out the SSD.
 
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Acmilano

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I would have loved to add a SSD and the Caviar Black, but prices are not the same here north of the border and I wanted to be around 1200 after it's all said and done. Will I notice that much of a difference going from blue to black? I am considering going to a 760 on the GPU actually.
 
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I would say yes. I have used both hard drives, and the black does feel very much faster (for an HDD, that is) than the blue. However, if you just want to use the hard drive as a media drive, than the extra speed and money would not be worth it.
 
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Consider the following changes:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100 92.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($74.88 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($187.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($174.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($68.81 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($67.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.79 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($17.00 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1229.20

The motherboard has integrated WiFi.



Canadian prices are higher...
 
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Acmilano

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You read mt mind on the GPU and the SSD. As mentioned, prices are a little higher here in the north so I tried to keep it close to 1200. I'll probably end up getting a SSD in a little while. As for the GPU, any brand suggestion?
 
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Asus will run the quietest, EVGA has the best warranty, and Gigabyte has the highest clocks. Up to personal preference, really.
 
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Ok then. Looks like that is out of the picture then. In the States, the prices on those coolers are almost exactly the opposite lol.
 
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Acmilano

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I guess my 30 dollar cooler won't cut it? I see many build using that cooler. Might be a noob question, but do I need something more than I've chosen, even if I do not plan to OC? Or is it a question of db and/or having it there should I need it?
 
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The cooler master Hyper 212 is a fantastic little cooler. It is quieter than the stock cooler, and you have the ability to do some pretty good OC'ing with it.
 
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Acmilano

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Ok so I made a couple of small mods and here is the new list. Thank you again for the welcomed suggestions!

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1n7fp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1n7fp/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1n7fp/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100 92.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($74.88 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($187.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($68.81 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($67.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($18.79 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($17.00 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1251.20
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 15:09 EDT-0400)
 
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Acmilano

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I took your advice and switched a couple of components to keep it at same budget. My only question is: being a first build, will I find it more difficult to work with this PSU as opposed to the seasonic I had in my original build (seeing as its not modular)?
 
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Acmilano

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Done! Thank you.
 
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That absolutely is not true. What i said was not misinformation. You could easily get a Haswell chip to 4.2GHz on the hyper 212. I have stated no misinformation.
 
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