Noob computer build need help

tyhunter96 · Dec 19, 2013

Please tell me if this gaming computer build will work
Case: Fractal design arc XL
Motherboard: Asus P8 Z77-VLGA
CPU: Intel core i7 3770K
Memory: G. Skill Rip Jaws 8GB
Video Card: Radon R9 290(non x)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master 212 EVO
Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 3TB
My budget is $1500 right now I'm at $1311 so if something doesn't work with something just please refer me to something that will thank you

ohyes247 · Dec 19, 2013

1500? I dont know your exact needs or if your dealing with large files or not.. But 1TB is MORE THAN PLENTY lol, I have maybe 6 or 7 steam games each over 4gb on there own a a couple are 10+ gb. I also have windows and all my drivers and everything i use on a 1tb hd and still have well over 700GB left. 1tb is plenty. Save money on storage get a 1tb and a 250gb ssd or something. and while your on it. Get a Z87 motherboard too (dont know if they make it for Sandy bridge or Ivy bridge or what the 3770K is.. Im an AMD person never got into intel because i cant afford it)

Also. Get a better cooler to if you got 1500.. I dont know if thats actually how much you have or if your trying to stay below.. All im saying is if you are looking to spend it all. Spend it.

todd1780 · Dec 19, 2013

What exactly are you wanting to know? Do you want to be sure that all of the parts you have chosen are compatible? If that's the case then I don't notice anything that would give you a problem.
There is no mention of a power supply. Choosing the right power supply is critical to any build. Here are a couple of suggestions.....
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151107
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207023

Aziriel · Dec 19, 2013

I vote completely for getting a SSD and reducing storage for your HDD to 1TB. That's the setup I have now and it's fantastic... everything is SO fast.

tyhunter96 · Dec 19, 2013

todd1780 :

Sorry I forgot to mention power supply and it is a corsair HX650

tyhunter96 · Dec 19, 2013

ohyes247 :

1500? I dont know your exact needs or if your dealing with large files or not.. But 1TB is MORE THAN PLENTY lol, I have maybe 6 or 7 steam games each over 4gb on there own a a couple are 10+ gb. I also have windows and all my drivers and everything i use on a 1tb hd and still have well over 700GB left. 1tb is plenty. Save money on storage get a 1tb and a 250gb ssd or something. and while your on it. Get a Z87 motherboard too (dont know if they make it for Sandy bridge or Ivy bridge or what the 3770K is.. Im an AMD person never got into intel because i cant afford it)

Also. Get a better cooler to if you got 1500.. I dont know if thats actually how much you have or if your trying to stay below.. All im saying is if you are looking to spend it all. Spend it.

Thanks man and I could go completely 1500 but id like to stay a tad below

ohyes247 · Dec 19, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Dark Knight II SD1283 Night Hawk Edition 89.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($334.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $1294.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-19 08:30 EST-0500)

blade of grass · Dec 19, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($222.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($152.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($103.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($519.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1458.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-19 09:34 EST-0500)

Personally, this is what I would get. It's nice and upgradable (great PSU, case and cooler), and a great card. The i5 is all that you'll need for gaming and the 780 should do you quite well. I went with a 780 because there still isn't any custom coolers for 290s

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