First Time Computer Build. Suggestions?

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Joey Martin

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Hey everyone,

So I'm planning to build my own computer (this will be my first time) and I'm looking to see if you all have any suggestions on my current build. Also, this is currently at pretty much the top of my budget so I couldn't really do much to raise the price. My main questions would be: Any possible problems with this build? Would any bottle necking occur with this build? (If so how to fix this) Is any of it unnecessary and could be bumped down to lower the cost?

Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/SkyMysteryBlade/saved/2Q4s

I'm looking to be able to play games like crysis 3 and witcher 2 at max settings around 50ish fps. I plan on doing SLI in the future.

Thanks!
 
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Swordkd

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I'd wait on the SSD for now, even though that's a good price. Swapped some things out and around for better cost savings or better performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($509.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Cooler Master 2 x 120mm Blue LED Fan Pack ($11.99)
Other: Cooler Master 1 x 140mm Blue LED Fan ($11.99)
Other: Cooler Master 1 x 200mm Blue LED Fan ($18.99)
Other: Cooler Master 1 x 200mm Blue LED Fan ($18.99)
Total: $1257.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-17 13:43 EST-0500)

Cheapest motherboard I've seen that supports SLI. Faster clocked 780 for just a tad more money. If you plan on going SLI in the future, you want to buy the PSU now. That Psu you had was getting replaced anyways. This one, is a great quality, and has enough wattage for SLI'ing 780's, and overclocking. Changed out the HDD for a different brand, and larger cache.

:edit: Crap, you went for a white/blue theme. For some reason, that costs a lot more money than black/red.

Regardless, you need to replace the Psu for probably an 850w from a better brand. Check out: http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx for some info and reviews on Psu's.
 
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dottorrent

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I'm guessing your budget is around the $1350 mark. You have a couple of issues -

First, your choice of PSU is appalling. Choosing a PSU which is cheap for it's power is not a good idea, unless it is on a sizeable rebate and of a reputable brand.

Second, if you're going to be overclocking, get an aftermarket CPU heat sink. The stock cooler just won't handle it.

Here is a better build -

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.98 @ PCM)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 2 100GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($52.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Cooler Master V1000 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1326.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-17 14:53 EST-0500)
 
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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 ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A71 ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1267.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-17 14:42 EST-0500)
 
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dottorrent

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Did you read that bit of text in bold?
 
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