First ever build

RuskyHusky · Mar 4, 2014

Hey guys.

I've been working on piecing this together with some mates for a while now and I'm about to acquire sufficient funds for purchase.
I was just wondering if I could get any last minute suggestions and if anybody could let me know if we've made any oversights.

This is my first ever build for myself and I'm gradually trying to learn as much as I can as I go, so thanks for any help you can provide ^~^

https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=212794&action=wish_lists

Edit: Oops, I probably should of added that I have a budget of $1,400 and we were aiming for maximum efficiency, reliability and lifespan for all of the components.

(Purpose is that of a Gaming system)

Jacob McIntosh · Mar 4, 2014

Good, just don't get a Xeon. They are built for servers and workstations, not gaming. You are much better off with an i5 4670K.

UPDATE: I also don't see any CPU cooler listed, if I were you I'd pick up a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO.

Boss Cat Johnson · Mar 4, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($275.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($229.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($399.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($85.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1352.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-05 12:30 EST+1100)

Like the other guy said. Xeons are for servers or workstations. This build will max out just about anything out today at 1080p.

RuskyHusky · Mar 4, 2014

Alright, I've replaced the Motherboard and I've picked a CPU cooler.
anything else?

Sorry for the late reply, I'm stuck in class right now xD

Jacob McIntosh · Mar 4, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($275.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($61.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($429.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($115.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.21 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1383.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-05 12:46 EST+1100)

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