gaming pc build question

Abdullah Hashim · Oct 14, 2013

hello,

so am choosing a build for my gaming pc as follows

Nvidia GeForce GTX 760
Intel® Core™ i7-4770 Processor (8M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz)
Kingston RAM 16 Gigs 1600MHz
SAMSUNG 840 EVO 120GB (SSD)
MSI Z87-G43 LGA 1B 3.0 ATX
1TB Western Digital Caviar Black Hard Drive

and i am still trying to know how much power supply i need for this build, considering that i'll do overclocking for the pc.

also please tell me if i need to modify anything here for example the motherboard..

thank you

Swordkd · Oct 14, 2013

I would drop down from the 4770(can't overclock that one anyways) to the 4670k, drop down to 8gb's of Ram(no need for more than this for gaming) and get a better motherboard, and possibly video card. If you are running an SSD(good choice, btw), you don't need the WD Caviar Black, save some money and get a blue instead.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($153.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.46 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($316.13 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $976.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-14 20:35 EDT-0400)

Deus Gladiorum · Oct 14, 2013

Abdullah Hashim :

Rule of thumb for gaming PCs: If you're spending more on your CPU than your GPU, you're doing it wrong. Scrap the i7-4770, and buy an i5-4670k. For gaming you won't notice any difference, but your wallet will. Use the extra ~$100 to afford yourself a better GPU like a GTX 770, which will take another $40 - $50 or so after downgrading to an i5-4670k, but will be well worth the price. You also don't need 16 GB of RAM. It's great to have, but 8 GB will do you fine and if you can downgrade to 8 GB to afford the GTX 770 then go ahead. RAM is a hell of a lot cheaper to upgrade later on if you need it than a graphics card is.

As for a PSU, try a PSU calculator in future but you can't go wrong with 600 W. This is a fantastic bang for your buck PSU in terms of reliability and brand. Plus with 620W you'll have a good plenty amount of upgrade potential in future, even if you end up getting a GTX 770:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

The Q6660 Inside · Oct 14, 2013

Deus Gladiorum :

This should do (R9 280X, much better value, better or very similar performance to the 770).
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($135.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
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 ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($316.13 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 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 ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Full (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1369.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-14 20:33 EDT-0400)

Abdullah Hashim · Oct 14, 2013

Swordkd :

I would drop down from the 4770(can't overclock that one anyways) to the 4670k, drop down to 8gb's of Ram(no need for more than this for gaming) and get a better motherboard, and possibly video card. If you are running an SSD(good choice, btw), you don't need the WD Caviar Black, save some money and get a blue instead.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($153.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.46 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($316.13 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $976.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-14 20:35 EDT-0400)

ok what motherboard do you suggest ?
and can you advise me how much power supply i need ?

Abdullah Hashim · Oct 14, 2013

Deus Gladiorum :

Abdullah Hashim :

Rule of thumb for gaming PCs: If you're spending more on your CPU than your GPU, you're doing it wrong. Scrap the i7-4770, and buy an i5-4670k. For gaming you won't notice any difference, but your wallet will. Use the extra ~$100 to afford yourself a better GPU like a GTX 770, which will take another $40 - $50 or so after downgrading to an i5-4670k, but will be well worth the price. You also don't need 16 GB of RAM. It's great to have, but 8 GB will do you fine and if you can downgrade to 8 GB to afford the GTX 770 then go ahead. RAM is a hell of a lot cheaper to upgrade later on if you need it than a graphics card is.

As for a PSU, try a PSU calculator in future but you can't go wrong with 600 W. This is a fantastic bang for your buck PSU in terms of reliability and brand. Plus with 620W you'll have a good plenty amount of upgrade potential in future, even if you end up getting a GTX 770:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

hello is this even enough for overclocking the GTX770 ?

Deus Gladiorum · Oct 14, 2013

The Q6660 Inside :

It's way more than enough. You don't have to worry.

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