Updated Build Opinion

Consul · Sep 2, 2013

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($135.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($254.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($159.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1148.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-02 16:02 EDT-0400)

guggi4 · Sep 2, 2013

looks nice, but you could consider this card:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $179.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-02 16:13 EDT-0400)
just a few % slower, but 70$ cheaper

fatboytyler · Sep 2, 2013

The build does look nice, but like Guggi4 I would recommend the 7950 over the 760. Its in the same price range or cheaper. Its better in most situations and trades blows in others. Plus a brand like Sapphire can easily allow over clocks of 1 GHz+ on the Core Clock thus greatly increasing its performance even further.

Consul · Sep 2, 2013

I was under the impression that the 7950 is only better if you are playing at higher than 1080p, which I won't be.

guggi4 · Sep 2, 2013

Consul :

Thats true, was just pointing at it cause its 70 bucks cheaper with similar performance to the 760

guggi4 · Sep 2, 2013

And maybe you want to add a aftermarked haetsink to your build for overclocking

coastie65 · Sep 2, 2013

Consul :

Good point. The GTX 760 is a good card.

Consul · Sep 2, 2013

Yeah maybe I'll go with the 7950. Do you think this system would need anything else for cooling or would this be good stock?

guggi4 · Sep 2, 2013

As far as I can see the case comes with an intake fan in the front and a exhaust at the back. It should be sufficient, but it wouldn't be bad to get one at the side for intake and on top for exhaust

coastie65 · Sep 2, 2013

I am running a 200mm front fan for intake and have two 120mm fans up top and a 120mm at the rear for exhaust. A side fan would tend to disrupt the established airflow.

guggi4 · Sep 3, 2013

coastie65 :

OK sure that's fine. Didn't know what you already set up.

Consul · Sep 3, 2013

guggi4 :

Different person lol

guggi4 · Sep 3, 2013

Consul :

guggi4 :

Different person lol

Lol sry didnt notice

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