My very first Gaming Rig. Suggestions needed.

MaiNdoL · Apr 5, 2014

Hello everyone,
About some days now I'm looking for some components to make my first rig.
Every suggestion is gratefully accepted.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1017.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-09 14:27 EDT-0400)

I made an edit and added all the items I want. I will add a 1TB WD HDD later.
Any suggestion about this one?
Thanks in advance.

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 5, 2014

ASUS has better Haswell boards , the rest of your choices look good.

okcnaline · Apr 5, 2014

If 4570, why not 4670?

And you don't need 750W for your build. 430W is already sufficient for basic needs. However, I tend to leave room for more stuff, so 550W should do it.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3mIdI

MaiNdoL · Apr 5, 2014

okcnaline :

Question: If I don't use 2 GPUs with SLI, I don't have to buy PSU that has SLI support right? And if I plan to add one GPU later, is there any way to "mount" on a PSU that is not SLI supported? What's the differences between Bronze,Silver,Gold and Platinum? Thanks.

okcnaline · Apr 5, 2014

1) If you intend to install 2 GPUs later on, then you will need dual SLI slots. The only way to plug in two graphics cards is to have two power slots.

2) +80 Bronze, silver, gold, and platinum are the reliability rating. None is the worst. Bronze is 4nd worst, silver 3rd, gold 2nd, and platinum (figure it yourself). Although reviews tell much more of the quality than the ratings.

MaiNdoL · Apr 8, 2014

I changed my CPU to 4670K, I choose the Asus Maximus VI Hero for Mobo. I changed the HDD to an Samsung 840 evo ssd. About the SLI support, if I add a 770 after some time, will it work with an 650watt psu??Or I must get an 750 watt? MSI or GB has better OC and Temperatures?

okcnaline · Apr 8, 2014

600 still works. So 650.

MaiNdoL · Apr 9, 2014

Which GPU to choose? I'm still confused. The MSI one or the GB? Which has better performance/temperatures/oc'ing?

okcnaline · Apr 9, 2014

MSI would be a better brand, in my opinion. Gigabyte produces the best motherboards, so their graphics cards are not going to be as good as MSI.

MaiNdoL · Apr 9, 2014

Final conclusion: I'm thinking to build this one, http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3oODE what do you think? Thanks everyone for replying.

okcnaline · Apr 9, 2014

Good! Good luck!

MaiNdoL · Apr 9, 2014

Which is the difference on the voltage of the rams? The sniper series got 3 same models with 1,5v - 1,35v - 1,25v. On my area I can buy the 1,5 and the 1,35 volt ram. Which one to choose? What's the difference on ram voltage? It's better to get the 1,5 or the 1,35 volt pack?

MaiNdoL · Apr 17, 2014

Bump, what about ram voltage?

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