Thoughts On my Build?

jrv8 · Apr 9, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3oQxa
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3oQxa/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3oQxa/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 ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro (V Edition) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 600 Pro 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB Video Card ($304.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($87.56 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS24AH-P 24.0" Monitor ($226.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1354.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-09 12:28 EDT-0400)

This is a new build, I don't need an OS. I don't plan on SLI or multiple graphics cards. I may overclock though, but I'm not too familiar with it.

There is a monitor as well.

I already purchased the parts, but am open to returning things if there are overwhelming reasons to.

This will be used mainly for gaming, 1080p 60 fps preferably. No video editing. Just regular use and gaming.

Thanks in advance!

Alec Mowat · Apr 9, 2014

I would bump up the RAM from 1600 to 1866 minimum.

Francisco Costa · Apr 9, 2014

Changes:

GPU: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx770dc2oc2gd5
Case: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-400r

And that monitor is expensive, I'm sure you can get a cheaper one

jrv8 · Apr 9, 2014

I looked at that case too, but went with the one i did because of the side window. I'm a sucker for a side window.

As for the GPU, what advantages does the 770 have over the 760? I picked the 760 I did becasue it was $30 off for the 4gb version.

Thanks

Francisco Costa · Apr 9, 2014

jrv8 :

If you are a sucker for side windows, get this one, it's a hidden treasure, almost nobody knows about it but it's really good: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/enermax-case-eca3280abl

As for the GPU, 4GB is useless in 1080p resolution, 2GB is enough and you will benefit much more from the extra cores of the 770 than the extra memory of the 760.

jrv8 · Apr 9, 2014

Alec Mowat :

You think it is absolutely necessary? That's about $100 price hike. From a quick browse, at least.

Francisco Costa · Apr 9, 2014

jrv8 :

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8gbxl

It's around $5 more. Oh and I forgot, you should get this RAM instead, just an updated version of the Ripjaws: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl
Or you can get the first one, with 1866 Mhz.

Alec Mowat · Apr 9, 2014

jrv8 :

Maybe 10, probably cheaper if you find it on sale

Jeremiah Fish · Apr 9, 2014

Switch the power supply to something else. The one you've selected is frankly quite terrible and could possibly be a danger to the rest of your rig.

jrv8 · Apr 9, 2014

Jeremiah Fish :

Has good reviews?

corcorand82 · Apr 9, 2014

with that kind of budget, I would shell out for 16GB of ram. Your computer will last longer as far as the bleeding edge of gaming goes and it will let you play with higher settings.
Also, I have seen cheaper monitors of the same size running for 150$.... If you want hardcore get a 3d monitor
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/lg-d2343pb-bn-23-3d-led-lcd-monitor-16-9-5-ms-adjustable-display-angle/250717299.html?listingId=-1&scid=pla_google_rakuten.com&adid=18162&gclid=CPC-m4z2070CFUpnOgodPDQAfQ

jrv8 · Apr 9, 2014

Can anyone speak to the Power supply? Is it really bad and "a danger to my rig?" This worries me most..

corcorand82 · Apr 9, 2014

with the parts you are using... opt out for a 700 or 800 especially if you want to overclock. Honestly I think you should opt out for more.

corcorand82 · Apr 9, 2014

oh and btw sweet pc dude

jrv8 · Apr 9, 2014

corcorand82 :

Is Bronze ok

jrv8 · Apr 9, 2014

corcorand82 :

Thanks

I appreciate the insight.

corcorand82 · Apr 9, 2014

You mean the PC game or the power certification

jrv8 · Apr 9, 2014

corcorand82 :

The PSU certification.

Jeremiah Fish · Apr 9, 2014

jrv8 :

Doesn't necessarily equate with quality, I've personally had a bad experience with said supply and have read some rather vicious accounts by people using it. It's very low quality and you could easily chip out for something halfway decent by Corsair or even XFX if you're not planning to pay much for the PSU.

corcorand82 · Apr 9, 2014

Having a bronze cert will make your pc more energy efficient. Still, opt out for 700 or more wattage.
If this solves your issue consider choosing it as the best answer.

Francisco Costa · Apr 9, 2014

corcorand82 :

I use a 550W PSU with an i5 4670k and a GTX770, both overclocked. Why 700 or 800? That's overkill.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650snlb9

This one is only $5 than the 550W I use, and it's very high quality.

corcorand82 · Apr 9, 2014

Yeah I guess im getting ahead of myself!!

jrv8 · Apr 9, 2014

Thanks, everyone!

corcorand82 · Apr 9, 2014

glad to help

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