New ~$1400ish build, replacing my i7 920 and gtx 260, finalizing parts

Gymna

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Mar 23, 2012
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Purchase date: in the next month or two

Purpose: Gaming, quickbooks, web browsing, word/excel/etc.

Budget: Well, to be honest I started with a $2000 budget and then found there was no need to spend nearly that much anymore for a high end system. So I'm able to go above my current $1400ish price, but I have no need to go overboard

Overclocking: Not right now, but will as the system gets old in order to make it last a little longer(currently my 2.66ghz i7 920 is clocked up to 3ghz. Not a large OC, but enough to give it a small boost)

Hardware preferences: I have to admit, I have stuck with Nvidia for a while. Every time I find a good AMD card, there are either driver issues, or there are a lot of comments about coil whine/noise. So I haven't switched because the right card never came up at the right point.

Needed parts: Almost everything, my current system is replacing my fiance's Pentium 4 so she can stop yelling at her computer(she only uses it for web browsing and word). I do have speakers, a mouse, and a keyboard. I have a 22" display that maxes out at 1680x1050 resolution, and a 19" display at 1024x760 but it flickers and dies randomly. I like to use 2 monitors. I'm not sure about getting two 1920x1080 monitors, or keeping my current 22" and getting 1 new 1920x1080 monitor. I game using only 1 monitor, and use the second for web browsing, chat, etc. while playing. So mainly I need at least 1(maybe 2?) monitors, and then a full computer with an operating system.

OS: I'm hoping windows 8.1 won't be so bad? I currently have windows 7.

Parts List:

Here's what I have so far. I have extensively read Tom's new build forum for the last couple years so I think a good bit of this system is done. I just want to check if there are things that can be done to make it better, or if I have something I really don't need.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
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 ($181.13 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($176.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1431.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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I do like the 256gb size on the SSD. I currently have a 240gb ssd in this system and I tend to fill it up with games(MMO's take so much space) and then randomly uninstall and get a fresh batch of games.

Thank you!
 
Solution
Yeah. No need for new CPU.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/837?vs=47
Buy really nice case, New bit bigger psu to allow future sli..
Better video card like that 760 , Bigger SSD is good pick.
Maybe better cpu cooler to allow better OC..
Better monitor.. Maybe like this.
http://www.amazon.com/QNIX-QX2710-LED-Evolution-2560x1440/dp/B00BUI6S3Y/ref=pd_cp_pc_2/187-4742296-6197556

Or Dell ultra sharp 24"
2560 *1440 monitor needs bit morefrom gpu.. Needs sli 760.. or 780. 7970

Look if you can find this case. really nice..
PHANTEKS Enthoo Primo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIpoC65bpX4

Build was really nice! So why not if u want new build.. Nice work :)

g-unit1111

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Moderator
Before I will suggest a new rig, I will say that the i7-920 is still a perfectly capable CPU and overclocks extremely well. Every generation since then has only really been a +-.10% difference in performance over the previous one. There's a lot of people who still use this CPU and even the Q6600. Before building an entirely new rig you could upgrade the GPU, overclock the CPU and put your rig in a new case. That would be a significant overhaul of your system without totally buying a new rig, And even if you were on your budget you could get a way better CPU.
 
Yeah. No need for new CPU.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/837?vs=47
Buy really nice case, New bit bigger psu to allow future sli..
Better video card like that 760 , Bigger SSD is good pick.
Maybe better cpu cooler to allow better OC..
Better monitor.. Maybe like this.
http://www.amazon.com/QNIX-QX2710-LED-Evolution-2560x1440/dp/B00BUI6S3Y/ref=pd_cp_pc_2/187-4742296-6197556

Or Dell ultra sharp 24"
2560 *1440 monitor needs bit morefrom gpu.. Needs sli 760.. or 780. 7970

Look if you can find this case. really nice..
PHANTEKS Enthoo Primo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIpoC65bpX4

Build was really nice! So why not if u want new build.. Nice work :)
 
Solution

Gymna

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Mar 23, 2012
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Well the new system accomplishes 2 things. Giving my current system to the fiance gets her to stop yelling at her ancient computer. I do have an SSD in this system. I put in a Mushkin Enhanced Chronos Deluxe last year to replace a failed set of raided 5400 drives. It'll basically cover anything she could ever want to do since she does not really game that much, unless I randomly get her hooked on something other than candy crush. I've also got it set up so she can remote into work.

I used to upgrade every 2 years, but I put this upgrade off since we bought a business and a house... so I had bigger priorities.

AxlFone:

I'm sticking with a single gfx card solution, so 1920x1080 is about the biggest I can go. To be honest, switching from a 19" square monitor to a 22" widescreen took some getting used to also, so I figure jumping up to a 24" will be a decent enough jump for me.

I also saw the Enthoo Primo case and while it's a really cool concept, I don't do enough to warrant the need for that much airflow. Plus that many fans blowing up like that will thoroughly enrage the kittens.

This 920 though has really served me well. It's outlasted the original speakers, monitor, hard-drives, a couple keyboards, and far too many mice(ok so sometimes counter-strike and WoW got me a little angry).

I looked at the Dell ultra sharp monitors and they were all 6ms or more. I had the Asus because the reponse time was a little faster. I know that the difference between 2ms and 6ms is almost nothing, but I also know from playing FPS games that those little differences can sometimes be the difference between a victory or the fiance telling me to stop yelling at the computer.

Thank you both for your advice so far. I still am not sure about the 2 different monitors with different resolutions, or to get 2 new monitors with the same resolution. I also don't know if I can get away with a different mother board since I know I'm not utilizing 100% of the features. The ssd/hdd I'm not 100% on either. I really like my Mushkin drive, but I always look to see what is the next top line product.
 
So build looks good. Take bit bigger PSU just so much you can go to SLI if you need.
It takes just 100-150w more juice.
Look corsair new RM. Really good. 92% efficiency. And it quiet. Fan do not spin under 40% load.
Seasonic , rosewiil capstone are good psus. Look them too :)
Here is couple good ones.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-lightning800
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone750

If you want save some bucks Gigabyte UD3H is bit cheaper MoBo. If you do for new build.
Same thing with SSD. Sandisk ultra plus 256GB is good cheaper SSD.
Zotac makes nice video cards. This is with just one fan but it is maybe better if sli in future.
Still this quiet and OC good. Five year warranty is good thing too :)
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zotac-video-card-zt7040110p
Look test here:
http://extremespec.net/zotac-geforce-gtx-760-review-design-testing-performance/3/

Bit better cu cooler:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-cpu-cooler-phtc12dxbk

Hope you get really good build! Good luck :)
 

Marcopolo123

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($176.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.49 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" Monitor ($177.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $1522.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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