Hi Tomshardware!
So im building my first desktop and i want to spend about $1000 on everything before the GPU which i plan on waiting for nvidia's maxwell architecture for. I live in canada. The specs are
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2NLNm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2NLNm/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2NLNm/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.00 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($217.25 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($90.03 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case Fan: Aerocool Shark 120mm Red 82.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($22.33 @ Newegg Canada)
Case Fan: Aerocool Shark 120mm Red 82.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($22.33 @ Newegg Canada)
Case Fan: Aerocool Shark 140mm Red 96.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($24.33 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.50 @ Vuugo)
Other: OCZ vector 256gb (Purchased)
Total: $1028.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-05 13:11 EST-0500)
So my questions are:
Is it realistic to wait for maxwell?
Are my parts compatible, and optimal at that?
Is the hero a good motherboard for a nice interface and a good sound card so i dont need to buy one?
What can i change to lower pricing as this is without 13% tax?
Are the case fans compatible, and will they work to lower temperature, or should i ditch them/buy a dif brand?
Thanks tomshardware
James
So im building my first desktop and i want to spend about $1000 on everything before the GPU which i plan on waiting for nvidia's maxwell architecture for. I live in canada. The specs are
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2NLNm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2NLNm/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2NLNm/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.00 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($217.25 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($90.03 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case Fan: Aerocool Shark 120mm Red 82.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($22.33 @ Newegg Canada)
Case Fan: Aerocool Shark 120mm Red 82.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($22.33 @ Newegg Canada)
Case Fan: Aerocool Shark 140mm Red 96.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($24.33 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.50 @ Vuugo)
Other: OCZ vector 256gb (Purchased)
Total: $1028.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-05 13:11 EST-0500)
So my questions are:
Is it realistic to wait for maxwell?
Are my parts compatible, and optimal at that?
Is the hero a good motherboard for a nice interface and a good sound card so i dont need to buy one?
What can i change to lower pricing as this is without 13% tax?
Are the case fans compatible, and will they work to lower temperature, or should i ditch them/buy a dif brand?
Thanks tomshardware
James
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