Which build to choose?

ImPrettyIrish · Feb 27, 2014

Which one? I do video editing and a lot of hardcore stuff like that as well as gaming.
Build 1:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/311b6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/311b6/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/311b6/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 60GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($56.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: A-Data XPG SX900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($87.27 @ TigerDirect)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1276.63

Build 2:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/30gbO
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/30gbO/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/30gbO/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($125.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($73.26 @ OutletPC)

Which one???

EasyLover · Feb 27, 2014

For your stated requirement, go for option 1 with i7 4770k. Better get 4x4GB RAM kit for better compatibility. For Storage better get WD Black/Blue Caviar series HDD.

Good Luck,

ImPrettyIrish · Feb 27, 2014

EasyLover :

I'm recycling my old drives from my old build. I don't want to go through all of the re installing games. That would take way too long haha.

sadams04 · Feb 27, 2014

Since you have a Microcenter near you, the build below combines your two builds. Make sure you have enough space on the SSD to handle your video editing...

CPU & MB: i7-4770k & ASUS Z87-A - $335
CPU COOLER: Hyper 212 EVO - $30
MEM: 2 x Crucial DDR3-1600 1.5v CL9 8GB - $75 / $150
GPU: ASUS GTX 770 2GB Overclocked - $340 after rebate
SSD: Crucial M500 120GB - $87
HD: Seagate 2TB - $100
Case: Fractal Design R4 - $120
PSU: Corsair HX 750w - $130 after rebate
OPTICAL: LG DVD-RW 24x - $16

Total: $1308

sadams04 · Feb 27, 2014

ImPrettyIrish :

You don't plan on moving your operating system and games by just moving the HD to the new system and boot from it, do you?

ImPrettyIrish · Feb 28, 2014

sadams04 :

Well yea I was told on a different thread that it would work. I am also fine with formatting my HDD and re-installing windows.

sadams04 · Feb 28, 2014

ImPrettyIrish :

There are many reasons why not to do that. First and foremost is the license for Windows was activated on the other system (MB / MAC address). That is where your license is valid. Past that you may run into a lot of driver / boot problems. Combine that with any changes with AHCI / RAID BIOS settings, and you may be asking for trouble. You may find that simply moving the HD, booting into safe mode, install chipset drivers for the new MB, reboot and you might be functional. ...with an invalid license. Google is your friend here.

ImPrettyIrish · Feb 28, 2014

sadams04 :

ImPrettyIrish :

There are many reasons why not to do that. First and foremost is the license for Windows was activated on the other system (MB / MAC address). That is where your license is valid. Past that you may run into a lot of driver / boot problems. Combine that with any changes with AHCI / RAID BIOS settings, and you may be asking for trouble. You may find that simply moving the HD, booting into safe mode, install chipset drivers for the new MB, reboot and you might be functional. ...with an invalid license. Google is your friend here.

I contacted Microsoft support and they said they could get me started without any problems. I appreciate the heads up!

sadams04 · Feb 28, 2014

ImPrettyIrish :

Be careful. You probably didn't explain to them you are trying to get around their licensing model..

ImPrettyIrish · Mar 1, 2014

sadams04 :

well i told them that i was planning on moving my hdd to another build and asked if i neeeded to buy a whole new windows and he said no.

EasyLover · Mar 1, 2014

That will work. At-least from my own experience windows 7 booted up with new mobo and even did not ask me for license. But this is all random. One can't be sure.

OP: good luck for your new build

ImPrettyIrish · Mar 3, 2014

Oh, and by the way I have windows 8.1 if that changes anything.

EasyLover · Mar 3, 2014

sadams04 :

ImPrettyIrish :

Windows 8.1 is developed on footprints of Windows 7 so no change

ImPrettyIrish · Mar 3, 2014

EasyLover :

sadams04 :

ImPrettyIrish :

Windows 8.1 is built on footprints of Windows 7 so no change

Thanks.

ImPrettyIrish · Mar 3, 2014

I made some changes INCLUDING an OS Just in case. Check them out here---->http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ImPrettyIrish/saved/3Wcc

EasyLover · Mar 3, 2014

Any particular reason for going with PNY ram and AData SSD

ImPrettyIrish · Mar 3, 2014

EasyLover :

They both have a really good price. Will that cause any issues?

EasyLover · Mar 3, 2014

Are good choices crossing your budget? What is your budget for RAM and SSD?

EasyLover · Mar 3, 2014

Check this set with three changes: RAM, SSD, CASE:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($147.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.89 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.88 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1326.64
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-03 11:18 EST-0500)

It is even slightly less than the your build price wise in cents

ImPrettyIrish · Mar 3, 2014

EasyLover :

Check this set with three changes: RAM, SSD, CASE:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($147.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.89 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.88 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1326.64
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-03 11:18 EST-0500)

It is even slightly less than the your build price wise in cents

I pretty much agree with you in all of that except the case. Don't change the case.

EasyLover · Mar 3, 2014

ImPrettyIrish :

EasyLover :

I pretty much agree with you in all of that except the case. Don't change the case.

Ok keep the case. It is yours

or you may consider Cooler Master Storm Scout II Advanced.

ImPrettyIrish · Mar 4, 2014

I have finally came up to a build under $1300! After a lot of hard work (not really) and blood, sweat, and tears (also a lie) here it is!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($148.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1291.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-04 23:56 EST-0500)

EasyLover · Mar 5, 2014

It is a good build but 64GB ssd without any HDD is not sufficient.

ImPrettyIrish · Mar 5, 2014

EasyLover :

I'm still using my HDDs from my old build. That didn't change.

Alexoferith · Mar 5, 2014

sadams04 :

If I remember correctly, Microsoft did say that user can use the same license for three or five system change. After that, user will have to phone Microsoft for re-activation. What constitute a system change, I am not sure. I think changing graphic card does not constitute system change but change motherboard does. I have changed motherboard twice with my current system and completely reinstalled Windows. I have no problem activating.

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