Help me complete this build

Jazzerus · Feb 13, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2SmlE

Looking to make an eyefinity build, this is what I've picked out so far.

Haven't purchased anything but the 750D.

Need 2x4gb of ram, a radeon 290, a mobo, and a cpu cooler.

I appreciate any recommendations or critiques.

shortstuff_mt · Feb 13, 2014

This is what your completed build would look like with my suggestions.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($655.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($137.98 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1789.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-13 00:42 EST-0500)

woltej1 · Feb 13, 2014

a budget would be very helpful.

Jazzerus · Feb 13, 2014

My budget would be as low as possible without sacrificing quality components. $1000-$1500 but I'll take any dollar you can save me.

That build looks pretty good shortstuff, except for windows 8.1

shortstuff_mt · Feb 13, 2014

Have you used Windows 8.1? I know there's a lot of hate for it because it's not Windows 7, but it's a very solid OS. Once you set it up correctly for desktop use and get over the learning curve it's not that much different than Windows 7. I use it on two personal machines and haven't missed Windows 7 at all. It's faster than Windows 7 and is optimized for the latest hardware. I see no reason to use an old OS like Windows 7 on a nice, new system like yours.

woltej1 · Feb 13, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2So0b
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2So0b/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2So0b/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
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: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($137.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1092.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-13 01:06 EST-0500)

I didn't bother picking a GPU because the 290 and 290x are OUTRAGEOUS right now for price, complete waste of money with the 780 being under $500 now. Also, that PSU is overkill unless you plan to crossfire sometime. You can cut down there and probably get a 780ti.

Jazzerus · Feb 13, 2014

I picked the psu to be futureproof if I ever decided to crossfire. that build looks pretty good though, thanks.

Jazzerus · Feb 13, 2014

any other recommendations for gpus?

woltej1 · Feb 13, 2014

780 or 780ti, I would go with a 780 and possibly SLI it later.

shortstuff_mt · Feb 13, 2014

I would also suggest the GTX 780. I only included the R9 290 in my build because you specified it in the OP. The GTX 780 is a much better deal right now.

Jazzerus · Feb 13, 2014

any other recommendations for radeon gpu's? I know they are overpriced right now but i still prefer them.

woltej1 · Feb 13, 2014

You have to go all the way down to a 270x before you start to find normal pricing.

shortstuff_mt · Feb 13, 2014

Is there a reason why you prefer them? If it's brand loyalty then I would just accept the fact that Bitcoin mining has pushed them into a price bracket where they just plain can't compete with Nvidia at the moment. Brand loyalty doesn't change that fact. I have no Radeon suggestions for a high-end gaming system at their current prices.

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