Help me with my first build?

Thenurseinblack

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Mar 3, 2014
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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3tMdf
So first, just tell me how I did. (Be nice. But don't hold back)
I wanted this computer to run dual screams without no problems, and to play any game at the moment. I want it to have room to update it if needed, and to have a better case. I prefer something black and red case with red lighting, that's awesome looking and is not so difficult to build with.
Also can someone help me find a good paste and good shock absorber while building?
Anything helps (And criticism goes a long way for me). Please keep in that I pretty much had to look up everything recently and extremely new to any kind of computer building. (Noob talk). Please and thank you!
 
Solution
Hi,
You got to much horsepower behind the CPU and not much left for the GPU. Maybe do some balancing with locked i 5 and better GPU. Believe me you will have much better gaming result in stronger GPU than stronger CPU. Also the motherboards for locked i5 are generally much cheaper
-Also about the PSU, for $49 you can get the XFX 550w, much better PSU.
-Get better case, you will struggle with the space in the Thermaltake
-I can see you have 144Hz monitor, but with the GTX 650Ti, you won't be able to get on any game more than 60fps, maybe on Minecraft only. so the 144Hz will not be utilized and just money wasted

Here i made something much more powerful and it is $200 cheaper

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by...

maurelie

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Hi,
You got to much horsepower behind the CPU and not much left for the GPU. Maybe do some balancing with locked i 5 and better GPU. Believe me you will have much better gaming result in stronger GPU than stronger CPU. Also the motherboards for locked i5 are generally much cheaper
-Also about the PSU, for $49 you can get the XFX 550w, much better PSU.
-Get better case, you will struggle with the space in the Thermaltake
-I can see you have 144Hz monitor, but with the GTX 650Ti, you won't be able to get on any game more than 60fps, maybe on Minecraft only. so the 144Hz will not be utilized and just money wasted

Here i made something much more powerful and it is $200 cheaper

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($83.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($142.26 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.85 @ OutletPC)
Mouse: Cooler Master CM Storm Spawn Wired Optical Mouse ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1195.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-18 10:07 EDT-0400)
 
Solution

maurelie

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Sorry, didn't see that you want Red and Black themed case. NZXT comes only in Red or Black
Here is Red and Black themed case

http://www.amazon.com/NZXT-Technologies-Tower-Chassis-Cases/dp/B00I44EUAK

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maurelie

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Depends on games. On BF4 for example. you will get more than 90fps on high settings at 1080p resolution
 

maurelie

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No problem, glad that i could help. I noticed that your original budget was $1400 and mine is $1200, you can get even stronger GPU if you like, something like GTX 780, that will enable even greater FPS in many games.