can you guys give me your thoughts on this gaming PC build?

Jooshe · Apr 9, 2014

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

The build is on that link ^^
And do you guys think I will need to over clock? Thanks!
CPU
Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard
Asus Z87-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage
Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card
EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card

Case
NZXT Phantom (Black/Green) ATX Full Tower Case

Power Supply
EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

Optical Drive
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Monitor
Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor

Keyboard
Corsair Vengeance K95 Wired Gaming Keyboard

Rationale · Apr 9, 2014

A full tower case is overkill, and unless you've used full towers before it will probably be much bigger and bulkier than you expect.

Jooshe · Apr 9, 2014

Rationale :

So I should switch to a mid tower case?

argeru · Apr 9, 2014

Yes, you have no need for a full tower case with tose parts. Other than that, looks awesome.

logainofhades · Apr 9, 2014

I like this one better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($16.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 480GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($234.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.64 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($649.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VN248H 23.8" Monitor ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($36.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1807.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-09 21:59 EDT-0400)

Rationale · Apr 9, 2014

logainofhades :

I'm not going to comment on the rest of the build, but that keyboard and mouse would be a big downgrade. The Corsair Vengeance K95 is fully mechanical, whereas the one you suggested is a much cheaper and less durable rubber dome model.

Optical mice like the one you recommended in the bundle also generally have much lower DPI and don't work on as many surfaces.

Also, the keyboard/mouse bundle you recommended is out of stock and can no longer be bought for that price. The HDD you recommended only has 1 left in stock and may be gone before he can buy it. PC Part Picker does not automatically make sure the items are actually available.

logainofhades · Apr 9, 2014

I am not overly picky on keyboard. I love my logitech wireless one though. My Dell wired keyboards with the media buttons and volume knob are not bad either. I use a wireless logitech trackball for a mouse. :lol:

argeru · Apr 9, 2014

The build lohain posted has a lot of server/workstation parts, which are not optimized for gaming. He also has a 480gb add which is entirely too much for your needs. Just grab a good mid tower case (unless you prefer a full) and your build will be perfect.

Tradesman1 · Apr 9, 2014

Nice build, should be happy with it, not a big fan of full towers also, might look at the HAF 912 case, that's what I have my Haswell in (see sig)

logainofhades · Apr 10, 2014

argeru :

Your comment shows you have no clue as to what you are talking about. The 1230v3 is nothing more than an i7 without IGP and added support for ECC ram. Their gaming capability would be no different than a 4770. That is the only so called server/workstation part in the build. The B85 pro 4 is a standard desktop motherboard.

I admit I did go overkill on the SSD. I was just seeing what I could manage for a similar cost to the OP's build, after I added the upgrades I wanted to.

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