Need help with my new PC build

Juan Amado · Mar 8, 2014

Hi I'm looking to build a new gaming PC and I'd like to know if the parts I've chosen are compatible with each other and if any of them aren't then it would be really nice if you could recommend one that would work better as long as the price is kind of similar in price the components are the following:
CPU:Intel Core i7 4770K Unlocked Quad Core 3.5GHZ Processor LGA1150 Haswell 8MB Cache Retail $359.99
Motherboard:Gigabyte Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Z87 DDR3 3PCI-E16 3PCI-E1 HDMI CrossFireX/SLI SATA3 USB3.0 Motherboard $164.99
Graphics Card:ASUS GeForce GTX 660 OC DirectCU 1020MHZ 2GB 6.0GHZ GDDR5 2xDVI HDMI DisplayPort PCI-E Video Card $209.99
Ram Memory:Mushkin Enhanced Silverline Stiletto 16GB 2X8GB PC3-12800 DDR3-1600 11-11-11-28 1.5V Memory Kit $159.99
Harddrive:Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB SATA3 7200RPM 32MB Cache 3.5in Internal Hard Disk Drive HDD $65.99
Power Supply:EVGA 500 Bronze 500W 80PLUS Bronze Power Supply $44.99
Case:NZXT Phantom 410 ATX Steel Computer Case 3X5.25 6X3.5 3XUSB3.0 Audio and Mic Input - Black $89.99
Cooling: *UNKNOW PLEASE HELP
Note: I live in Canada so it would be nice if the componentswere from the Canadian verion of certain websites aswell, all the components were from ncix.com but remember I shopped from the Canadian catalogue

DonnyTechMaster · Mar 8, 2014

Yes, all of your parts work together. I would however like to say that you don't need so much ram. 2 4GB sticks at the same speed will be perfect for gaming.

Also, for cooling I would suggest a Hyper 212evo for air cooling: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099 (make sure it can fit) or a corsair h50 if you want water cooling: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010 . However, you probably won't need to buy an aftermarket cooler for your CPU because Intel CPU's don't tend to run very hot. You could probably go with stock cooling.

For case fans, I would suggest a set of cooler master sickle flow 120mm fans: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103060

Juan Amado · Mar 8, 2014

Thank you i thought since the graphic controller memory on the motherboard said 1 gb and the graphics card was 2gb it wouldnt be compatible but thanks

DonnyTechMaster · Mar 8, 2014

Juan Amado :

I'm pretty sure that the amount on the motherboard only applies to the built in graphics on your CPU, but don't quote me on that.

Newbbuilder11 · Mar 12, 2014

WOAH WOAH WOAH! CHILL MAN! parts are overpriced, i can whip one up no prob give me a minute?

EDIT: Woops! well its up to you on price ^^; sorry your parts are fine for high edge gaming, but they could be a bit overpriced in my opinion, but meh it's just me i guess. I do have some REALLY IMPORTANT recommendation for you though.

First off, that Graphics card is weak compared to the 50 dollar cheaper r7 265 graphics card that just got shipped out beginning of march.

That 500 PSU isn't going to be able to sustain that much of a power hungry System judging as how the 660 requires at least 150 W of power as well as your initial system which will require more power, best go for a 600 or higher to fend off any power mishaps

You should go for corsair 2x4 gb ram sticks because they are what i would prefer and or g.skill

Don't worry about buying a cooler since your processor should come with a stock Cooler already, dial down to a I5 because really an I7 would be more pricier and overkill, the I5 would do the job just great

RazerZ · Mar 12, 2014

Newbbuilder11 :

WOAH WOAH WOAH! CHILL MAN! parts are overpriced, i can whip one up no prob give me a minute?

EDIT: Woops! well its up to you on price ^^; sorry your parts are fine for high edge gaming, but they could be a bit overpriced in my opinion, but meh it's just me i guess. I do have some REALLY IMPORTANT recommendation for you though. First off, that Graphics card is weak compared to the 50 dollar cheaper r7 265 graphics card that just got shipped out beginning of march. That 500 PSU isn't going to be able to sustain that much of a power hungry System judging as how the 660 requires at least 150 W of power as well as your initial system which will require more power, best go for a 600 or higher to fend off any power mishaps, you should go for corsair 2x4 gb ram sticks because they are what i would prefer and or g.skill, COOLING isnt an issue since your processor should come with a stock Cooler already, dial down to a I5 because really an I7 would be more pricier and overkill, the I5 would do the job just great

make sure to use the canadian verion of pcpartspicker

RazerZ · Mar 12, 2014

Juan Amado :

Hi I'm looking to build a new gaming PC and I'd like to know if the parts I've chosen are compatible with each other and if any of them aren't then it would be really nice if you could recommend one that would work better as long as the price is kind of similar in price the components are the following:
CPU:Intel Core i7 4770K Unlocked Quad Core 3.5GHZ Processor LGA1150 Haswell 8MB Cache Retail $359.99
Motherboard:Gigabyte Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Z87 DDR3 3PCI-E16 3PCI-E1 HDMI CrossFireX/SLI SATA3 USB3.0 Motherboard $164.99
Graphics Card:ASUS GeForce GTX 660 OC DirectCU 1020MHZ 2GB 6.0GHZ GDDR5 2xDVI HDMI DisplayPort PCI-E Video Card $209.99
Ram Memory:Mushkin Enhanced Silverline Stiletto 16GB 2X8GB PC3-12800 DDR3-1600 11-11-11-28 1.5V Memory Kit $159.99
Harddrive:Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB SATA3 7200RPM 32MB Cache 3.5in Internal Hard Disk Drive HDD $65.99
Power Supply:EVGA 500 Bronze 500W 80PLUS Bronze Power Supply $44.99
Case:NZXT Phantom 410 ATX Steel Computer Case 3X5.25 6X3.5 3XUSB3.0 Audio and Mic Input - Black $89.99
Cooling: *UNKNOW PLEASE HELP
Note: I live in Canada so it would be nice if the componentswere from the Canadian verion of certain websites aswell, all the components were from ncix.com but remember I shopped from the Canadian catalogue

Go with a i5 and GTX 760, get 8gb ram, get a better quality psu, and for the cooling get a hyper 212 evo

Newbbuilder11 · Mar 12, 2014

RazerZ :

Newbbuilder11 :

make sure to use the canadian verion of pcpartspicker

These parts can be found on any site, canadian or not, he just needs to buy them

Newbbuilder11 · Mar 12, 2014

RazerZ :

Juan Amado :

Go with a i5 and GTX 760, get 8gb ram, get a better quality psu, and for the cooling get a hyper 212 evo

thats IF the GTX 760 and Hyper 212 even FIT in his case lol XD they are kinda big

RazerZ · Mar 12, 2014

Newbbuilder11 :

RazerZ :

These parts can be found on any site, canadian or not, he just needs to buy them

But prices vary greatly..

RazerZ · Mar 12, 2014

Here's a good build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.80 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.84 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($264.99 @ NCIX)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($124.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($124.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1112.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-12 09:39 EDT-0400)

Newbbuilder11 · Mar 12, 2014

@razerz

that as rock mobo has some problems I've read about, it happens on some occasions l, but that is what led me to not buy it, change it to Asus or gigabyte

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