More effective build?

PreparedAj · Feb 7, 2014

I'm planning on building my own gaming rig and I was wondering if there would be away to make my current build more effective and cheaper. Thanks. (this is my first build) Also if there is a more effective cheaper pre built PC
My Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LKtM

1bignerd99 · Feb 7, 2014

That ram is WAYYYYYY overpriced. Get a reputable 16gb 2x8 ddr3-1600 gig kit for a similiar price (sort by price/gb on pcpartpicker)

filippi · Feb 7, 2014

just a few dollars more get you a 3TB HD

And check out those 1.5 V DDR3-2133 modules. Its worth go 2133 with Haswell!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($100.00 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($100.98 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($91.77 @ Amazon)
Total: $1370.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 22:42 EST-0500)

Jacob McIntosh · Feb 7, 2014

Try this. I added a cpu cooler, a cheaper motherboard, and a 750 watt psu for future SLI. I also got much cheaper ram, because Corsair ram is usually super overpriced, as it was in your build. I also added a more reliable HDD, and a cheaper SSD. Unless you plan on doing a custom water cooling loop, a full tower case isn't necessary.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.29 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.98 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 2 100GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($144.67 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Tempest 410 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($91.77 @ Amazon)
Total: $1461.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 22:40 EST-0500)

leeb2013 · Feb 7, 2014

4GB 770 is borderline unnecessary, unless you plan >1080 / multimonitor with SLI.

Jacob McIntosh · Feb 7, 2014

Oh wow, I didn't even notice it was a 4gb card. Like leeb2013 said, unless you are playing at super high resolutions, 4gb is unessecary.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.29 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.98 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 2 100GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($144.67 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Tempest 410 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($91.77 @ Amazon)
Total: $1401.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 22:46 EST-0500)

animal · Feb 7, 2014

What monitor resolution and how many monitors? Do you need keyboard, mouse, headphones/speakers?

And NO, you will never find a cheaper pre-built that is better than you can build yourself.

PreparedAj · Feb 7, 2014

filippi :

just a few dollars more get you a 3TB HD

And check out those 1.5 V DDR3-2133 modules. Its worth go 2133 with Haswell!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($100.00 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($100.98 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($91.77 @ Amazon)
Total: $1370.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 22:42 EST-0500)

Thank you for the help! Here is my revised build let me know what you think: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2PgLH

PreparedAj · Feb 7, 2014

Jacob McIntosh :

Oh wow, I didn't even notice it was a 4gb card. Like leeb2013 said, unless you are playing at super high resolutions, 4gb is unessecary.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.29 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.98 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 2 100GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($144.67 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Tempest 410 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($91.77 @ Amazon)
Total: $1401.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 22:46 EST-0500)

Thank you for the help! Here is my revised build let me know what you think: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2PgLH

Jacob McIntosh · Feb 7, 2014

Looks good, but you need a CPU cooler.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $29.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 23:03 EST-0500)

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.98 @ Best Buy)
Total: $119.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 23:04 EST-0500)

PreparedAj · Feb 7, 2014

Jacob McIntosh :

I thought the Intel Core i5-4670k came with its own cooler and thermal pad? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k

animal · Feb 7, 2014

The CPU does come with a stock cooler, but it will not allow you to overclock, which is why everyone is saying you will need an aftermarket air or liquid cooler.

Jacob McIntosh · Feb 7, 2014

It does, but stock cpu coolers are never good. Your temps with a stock cooler will be around 60, and my temps with a CM 212+ are 23 degrees.

PreparedAj · Feb 7, 2014

animal :

Thank you! Here's the cooler I went with: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2

Jacob McIntosh · Feb 7, 2014

animal :

That's an awesome cooler, you will get really good idle and load temps, with or without an OC.

PreparedAj · Feb 7, 2014

Jacob McIntosh :

Thank you! Here's what I went with: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2

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