Im new to this and need advice on my first build please.

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vaughnson

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So i decide to build myself a Computer for gaming use mainly. Im not the greatest at this and need some suggestions on where to improve on this build:

GPU: Gigabyte Geforce GTX770 Overclocked, 2GB
Power Supply: Corsair GS700 700W ATX
CPU: Intel Core i5 4670K
Motherboard: ASUS H87M-E
Case: Corsair Obsidian 350D Black Micro
CPU Cooler:Corsair Hydro Series H100i Liquid
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 2TB
RAM: G.Skill F3-12800CL10D-16GBXL 16GB (2x8GB) 1600MHz DDR3

So all up this will cost around AU$1500, my overall budget is AU$1700 max.

Have i done anything right here and what would you recommend needs changing?

Thanks a bunch





 
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wordofmitch

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Hi Vaughn,

This is looking good, especially for your first build. The only thing i would change is get a bigger "ATX" Mid sized case and an "ATX" form factor motherboard. However, this is my personal preference as larger motherboards usually have more space for other features and room for upgrading in the future. I would also HIGHLY suggest you get a 128GB SSD to run your OS off as it speeds up games/boot times and rendering by miles. You can pick up one for about $110AUD on eBay. It may pay to look around though. Its becoming the new standard to run the OS off a SSD now-a-day. Anyhow, goodluck with your build!

- Mitch
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($275.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($145.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($165.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($98.29 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.00 @ PLE Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($509.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($104.00 @ PLE Computers)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1670.29
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-11 22:53 EST+1000)
 
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Here's a nice one under $1,700.00 :D

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($275.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($145.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($165.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($98.29 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($599.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($104.00 @ PLE Computers)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1636.29
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-11 22:55 EST+1000)
 
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Thanks for the reply,
Looks like there is still have allot to learn.
What build would you recommend if i did not want to do any overclocking?
 
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No overclocking Setup.4670 non k and H87 board

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($255.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($98.29 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($599.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($104.00 @ PLE Computers)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1470.29
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-12 00:13 EST+1000)
 
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Awsome, thanks very much for your help.
 
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Hi, can you please check out my build and help me out, i need your professional help as i am new to this also, thanks so much: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2213595/build-review-lot.html#13687430

 
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