Need help with building a good all round computer

pfirepfox · Nov 5, 2013

Hey everyone i need help with building a computer. Can someone please check over my parts and see if they all work together and what parts could be replaced with better ones around the same cost.

thanks

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/pfirepfox/saved/2Jql

jimthenagual · Nov 5, 2013

What will this computer be mainly used for, and what is your total budget?

Mirakledba · Nov 5, 2013

Ok.

Changed the CPU and GPU.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1XGcl

10$ more than before. The i7 isn't needed to I made it an i5 4670k and made the GPU an ASUS 280x. 270x just didnt match that beast build.

Tell me what you think

If you are going to use that build, Pick as solution if it helped

skrooge64 · Nov 5, 2013

if you're not gunna be doing any overclocking you can consider going with the i5 4670(non-"k") and a more mainstream mobo to save some money. (unless there's some feature that you are wanting like the higher quality on board audio). if you are going to be doing some overclocking and depending on high you wana go, you might wana consider a better cpu cooler.

Mirakledba · Nov 5, 2013

His mobo is fine...Open the build I did for him, Changed the CPU and GPU. That is perfect.

skrooge64 · Nov 5, 2013

also, i dont know if your going to actually need 2TB of storage, that's quite alot. you could want to look at a single 1TB WD caviar black for better performance.

Mirakledba · Nov 5, 2013

skrooge64 :

Stop making the build worse xD Maybe he needs 2TB.

skrooge64 · Nov 5, 2013

Mirakledba :

Yea, it's an amazing mobo, just throwing the suggestion out there if they were not going to do any overclocking to save some $$$

Mirakledba · Nov 5, 2013

skrooge64 :

Lol. PFIREPFOX, The build i setup is better than before. You will be able to play games at ultra 1080p.

I would appreciate it if you picked me as solution as I am 1 away from graphics card and CPU's expert

skrooge64 · Nov 5, 2013

Mirakledba :

lol, once again, just a suggestion. and would actually add performance to the build and also lower the price a bit (if that is a concern for them) if they arnt going to need the 2TBs. Also, you also wana throw out the option of getting the WD black and adding a second drive later on if needed.

Mirakledba · Nov 5, 2013

skrooge64 :

The only reason to remove 1TB is to get closer to adding an SSD...

I dont know how he doesnt have an SSD in there but other than that its good. I dont even have an SSD XD

skrooge64 · Nov 5, 2013

well we have not been given a budget yet, so i im just trying to think of other cost effective ideas. So, what if his budget doesn't have room for an SSD, or if he(or she) doesnt feel that they dont find an SSD attractive for w/e reason. you ask how he doesnt have an SSD in there, budget could be a good cause, or like you think, it could just be an over sight.

pfirepfox · Nov 5, 2013

Nice build, Mirakledba.
just wondering what the difference is in intel i7 4770k and the i5 4670k

Mirakledba · Nov 5, 2013

Well i know how to get him an SSD...

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1XGEn

THERE! Even cheaper. Removed one 1TB HDD, made the ram 8GB. Added an SSD.

skrooge64 · Nov 5, 2013

Hyper threading, 2MB of L3 cashe, 100MHz, and $100

Mirakledba · Nov 5, 2013

pfirepfox :

The i7 is stronger...but not needed at all!

Do you want an SSD, Do you need 2TB and do you need 16GB of ram?

Because I could remove 1TB, make the ram 8GB and add a 128gb SSD! BLAZING fast. Ok? Or do you like the other build i put together?

pfirepfox · Nov 5, 2013

i would like the hyperthreading because this computer isn't only for gaming i want it to do many other things

Mirakledba · Nov 5, 2013

pfirepfox :

Hm...Ok if you want the i7 thats fine but I would have to make the ram 8GB and only add 1TB in order for the build to be in your budget with the 280X, ok?

pfirepfox · Nov 5, 2013

don't need the ssd now planning on getting it when they have come down in price. the 16gbs is use full because i am going to be working with a lot of videos

Mirakledba · Nov 5, 2013

So i put you 3 builds

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1XGEn

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1XGcl

And this i just did right now http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1XGGU

Which one do you like more?

jimthenagual · Nov 5, 2013

If you do video rendering for example, the i7 and 16gb of ram will come in handy. But for gaming, it is overkill. An i5 4670k and 8gb of ram is plenty. Make those changes, get yourself an R9 280x or a GTX 770. That would be a much stronger gaming machine.

I also question that power supply. It has great reviews, but the fact that they only give it a 3 year warranty makes me feel like they know something we don't. If you're not stuck on that one, check out XFX, Corsair (non-CX), Antec HCG, or any seasonic PSU instead.

Edit: just saw you do rendering. The i7/16Gb ram may be the way to go then. I was hoping to find a way to get you up to an R9 280x or GTX 770 for gaming. No big deal, if you find the R9 270x slow, you can always double up in crossfire.

Mirakledba · Nov 5, 2013

Ok if you dont want an SSD than do you want
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1XGcl
or
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1XGGU

They are close but one has 2TB and one has 1TB. One has 8GB ram which is enough and 1 has 16gb.

Its a tradeoff... i7 for 1TB and 8 gb ram or i5 for 2TB and 16GB ram..which one suits your needs?

if you want we can do an i7 16gb ram and 1TB....But that will be 40$ more...what is your maximum budget?

pfirepfox · Nov 5, 2013

ok i am gonna redo my parts list and repost it.
forgot to mention it has to be Australian dollars

Mirakledba · Nov 5, 2013

pfirepfox :

Ok but how man Australian dollars?
Just give me a max budget and ill do something.

jimthenagual · Nov 5, 2013

One area you can shave some costs is your motherboard. I have the same one, (but the micro-atx version) and love it. It's an enthusiast board that costs a premium for excellent overclocking tweaks, and really nice onboard sound. I love it very much, but to be honest, it may be worth it for you to go down a tier on the motherboard and upgrade to a better graphics card. It really depends on how much you game, and at what resolution.

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