Gaming / programming build

markizpucek · Aug 21, 2013

Hi,

I'm looking to build a machine for programming and gaming that should last me a few years.
I've gone through a bit digging around and here's the partial build I came up with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($122.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($448.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec P280 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Samsung 830 256GB SSD

I'd appreciate any comments.

Thanks

AxlFone · Aug 21, 2013

Here is couple cheaper psu. But really good.
http://promotions.newegg.com/neemail/latest/index-landing.aspx

Rosewill CAPSTONE-750-M 750W Continuous @ 50°C, Intel Haswell Ready, 80 PLUS GOLD, ATX12V v2.31 & EPS12V v2.92, SLI/CrossFire Ready, Modular Active PFC Power Supply
$159.99
Your Price: $84.99
With Promo Code
EMCXMVX55

SeaSonic M12II 850 SS-850AM 850W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Semi-modular Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready
$149.99
Your Price: $89.99
With Promo Code
EMCXMVX56
$69.99 After $20.00 MIR

For SSD sandisk is cheap and good. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sandisk-internal-hard-drive-sdssdhp256gg25

Samssung new evo or pro is good..
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7pd256bw
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te500bw
oh that was 500Gb here is 250
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te250bw

Nice build. Maybe better case but if you like that then it is good

markizpucek · Aug 21, 2013

Thanks for the comments. I'll probably get the Rosewill Capstone.
I already have the SSD, so no change there

Any suggestions on the case? I would prefer it to be functional, quiet and not too flashy.

Thanks

markizpucek · Aug 21, 2013

Looking further into the cases, I think I'll switch to Fractal Design Define R4, given all the positive reviews for that case.