you guys like this build?

otisriedel · Apr 25, 2014

here it is: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/otisriedel/saved/4hQV
i will most-likely change the name, that is just a placeholder for now. it was built around WATCH_DOGS and is made for gaming. i have 2 optical drives co i can play things from the UK and the US.

a few things: seagate HHDs have a terrible failure rate and hitachi has the best rate. i don't want to change my case. i am only going to use a GeForce GPU. i am sticking with my CPU. do any recommendations around these parameters.

my maximum price limit is $1180.

tiny voices · Apr 25, 2014

The GPU is too weak to justify the CPU.

GEt an i5 not an i7. Also get 2x4gb RAM, not a single stick

USe the saved money form the CPU to get a better GPU and a higher quality PSU. Get a gtx760 minimum for that price.

Ahmadjon · Apr 25, 2014

I recommend you this build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
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 Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cobra Cobra II Wired Standard Keyboard ($42.99 @ Mac Mall)
Mouse: Cobra E-Blue Mazer II Wireless Laser Mouse ($30.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1127.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-25 19:07 EDT-0400)

numanator · Apr 25, 2014

Here is my recommendation:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
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 Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.12 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cobra Cobra II Wired Standard Keyboard ($42.99 @ Mac Mall)
Mouse: Cobra E-Blue Mazer II Wireless Laser Mouse ($30.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1113.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-25 19:08 EDT-0400)

otisriedel · Apr 25, 2014

a few things: seagate HHDs have a terrible failure rate and hitachi has the best rate. i don't want to change my case. i am only going to use a GeForce GPU. i am sticking with my CPU. if you guys have any more recommendations, please do them around these parameters.

numanator · Apr 25, 2014

otisriedel :

Looked at the updated build, I would get a better PSU. The corsair cx are not very good quality, they use Chinese capacitors that have a higher rate of failure at high loads (compared to japanes capacitors that you see in similar products). Either the Antec or XFX that were recommended in the builds posted have better build quality than the cx series.

Edit: Just curious why you went with the older gtx 680 rather than the gtx 770 for about the same price? Especially since the gtx 770 performs marginally better than the 680.

dish_moose · Apr 25, 2014

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CZIQXBA/?tag=pcpapi-20

Go with this gpu.
-Bruce

Ahmadjon · Apr 25, 2014

otisriedel :

Here you go then

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Micro Center)
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 Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.12 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cobra Cobra II Wired Standard Keyboard ($42.99 @ Mac Mall)
Mouse: Cobra E-Blue Mazer II Wireless Laser Mouse ($30.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1200.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-25 19:54 EDT-0400)

otisriedel · Apr 25, 2014

numanator :

otisriedel :

Looked at the updated build, I would get a better PSU. The corsair cx are not very good quality, they use Chinese capacitors that have a higher rate of failure at high loads (compared to japanes capacitors that you see in similar products). Either the Antec or XFX that were recommended in the builds posted have better build quality than the cx series.

Edit: Just curious why you went with the older gtx 680 rather than the gtx 770 for about the same price? Especially since the gtx 770 performs marginally better than the 680.

it's my first build, i'll check out the 770s.

otisriedel · Apr 25, 2014

updated it, but i'm in the danger zone of my budget. i'll post that in the OP.

tiny voices · Apr 26, 2014

You are wasting money on the i7. You DO NOT need it for watch dogs. FORGET what the recommended specs are. Those are irrelevant. AN i5 is more than enough. There is really not any difference between the i5 and i7 in games.

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