New build, help with RAM?

TheAnonymousGamer · Jan 21, 2014

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2EW1B that is my build... i was wondering.. if that ram would be better, than a cheaper 8gb corsair dominator 2x4 gb ram?

Adrian Ocampo · Jan 21, 2014

TheAnonymousGamer :

8gb is good enough. But if you need those 16gb then i suggest using that

JakeM7926 · Jan 21, 2014

Adrian Ocampo :

I would go for the cheapest 8gb of 1600, (thats reputable)... 16gb is a bit overkill..

barto · Jan 21, 2014

Get the 8GB and then use that money for a 760GTX or a R9 270x. 16GB isn't needed for gaming.

whitecat · Jan 21, 2014

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl

JakeM7926 · Jan 21, 2014

if you could, i would suggest going for a gtx 770, great card for the money...will handle anything as of now on ultra without a problem pretty much..

TheAnonymousGamer · Jan 21, 2014

i wanna make gaming videos, do some programming, do school work, and editing/graphical work.

TheAnonymousGamer · Jan 21, 2014

and i have a budget of 630, so i am already over

and my total budget is 760, with monitor, mouse, keyboard, headset, and webcam.

JakeM7926 · Jan 21, 2014

TheAnonymousGamer :

Well, i would definately get an R9 270x instead of the 16GB of ram...

TheAnonymousGamer · Jan 21, 2014

is the 660 not good for medium 1080p recording?

Adrian Ocampo · Jan 21, 2014

16gb can help alot when it comes to video editing.

JakeM7926 · Jan 21, 2014

TheAnonymousGamer :

you will get better performance out of a 270x, esp since you have a processor that could keep up with a 290x..

TheAnonymousGamer · Jan 21, 2014

so.. howmuch is a 270x exactly?

whitecat · Jan 21, 2014

TheAnonymousGamer :

the psu has not Haswell support
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

JakeM7926 · Jan 21, 2014

TheAnonymousGamer :

around 200$ USD.

TheAnonymousGamer · Jan 21, 2014

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2FcPo how is this?

TheAnonymousGamer · Jan 21, 2014

do you know a psu with haswell support?

barto · Jan 21, 2014

Adrian Ocampo :

That's true. But the rest of his system isn't. It's easier and cheaper to upgrade/add RAM than it is to buy a new GPU. A balanced system is where you start.

TheAnonymousGamer, there are a few things I would change. First, the PSU. Not because of what it supports but because it's not modular. A modular PSU is one that you only plug in the cables you need. With non-modular PSUs, all the cables are connected and if you don't use them, they're just sitting in your case. You already have a small case. The less cables you have in there, the better it will be for air flow and keeping parts cool.

Second, you can save money by purchasing the i5-4440. You won't be able to tell the difference between that and the 4670. That's 20 quid there.

8GB over 16.

Here's what I think would serve you well. I put a Z87 motherboard in there in case you wanted to upgrade down the road and get a k-version Intel. If not, just swap out the Z87 for a H87 and pop a 760 GTX in there (unless you want to spend the extra 35-40 pounds for the 760 in the first place).
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/Lifeinsurance/saved/3voE

whitecat · Jan 21, 2014

TheAnonymousGamer :

cheap
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438016
not so cheap
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

barto · Jan 21, 2014

whitecat :

I feel like these two explain it a little better.
http://www.corsair.com/us/blog/haswell-compatibility-with-corsair-power-supplies/
http://techreport.com/review/24897/the-big-haswell-psu-compatibility-list

It's really simple, don't put the computer to sleep and you won't have problems. And if you do, simply power cycle the computer. These articles are dated. Many things may have changed now.

JakeM7926 · Jan 21, 2014

barto :

Adrian Ocampo :

That's true. But the rest of his system isn't. It's easier and cheaper to upgrade/add RAM than it is to buy a new GPU. A balanced system is where you start.

TheAnonymousGamer, there are a few things I would change. First, the PSU. Not because of what it supports but because it's not modular. A modular PSU is one that you only plug in the cables you need. With non-modular PSUs, all the cables are connected and if you don't use them, they're just sitting in your case. You already have a small case. The less cables you have in there, the better it will be for air flow and keeping parts cool.

Second, you can save money by purchasing the i5-4440. You won't be able to tell the difference between that and the 4670. That's 20 quid there.

8GB over 16.

Here's what I think would serve you well. I put a Z87 motherboard in there in case you wanted to upgrade down the road and get a k-version Intel. If not, just swap out the Z87 for a H87 and pop a 760 GTX in there (unless you want to spend the extra 35-40 pounds for the 760 in the first place).
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/Lifeinsurance/saved/3voE

+1, those are a lot of good suggestions..

TheAnonymousGamer · Jan 22, 2014

But, i need a board with wifi on it.

TheAnonymousGamer · Jan 22, 2014

how's this http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2FuWz
but i really wanted to get a zotac mb, reading that it had been made for gaming, etc.

barto · Jan 22, 2014

TheAnonymousGamer :

I'd go with Gigabyte motherboards over Zotac. Not because the Zotac motherboard is a bad choice but because Gigabyte makes some good motherboards. And I'm guessing you saw the motherboard I selected had WiFi.

I think the build you just posted is pretty solid. A great start and will be able to handle most games on the highest settings.

TheAnonymousGamer · Jan 22, 2014

the reason i did not choose gigabyte, is because i did not see the wifi sticks. or whatever they are called O_O

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