Is my build good for a beginner?

ArchitSahu · Apr 28, 2014

Hey guys, this is my build for me. I am just a beginner but if you have suggestions feel free to quote it. I have not yet ordered it, so you have somme time. My budget is USD $800 to 900.
Intel Core i5-4430 Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.0 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1150 - BX80646I54430
Gigabyte LGA 1150 Intel H81 USB3.0 SATA 6G/S D-Sub HDMI mATX Motherboard GA-H81M-S2PH
Sapphire Radeon VAPOR-X R9 270X 2GB GDDR5 DVI-I/DVI-D/HDMI/DP with Boost and OC Version (UEFI) PCI-Express Graphics Card 11217-00-20G
Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (1x8 GB Module) 1600MHz 240-pin DDR3 Non-ECC CL10 Desktop Memory KHX1600C10D3B1/8G
WD Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache - WD10EZEX
Gigabyte Case GZ-F3HEB
OCZ ZT Series 550W Fully-Modular 80PLUS Bronze High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom
Samsung Electronics SATA 1.5 Gb-s Optical Drive, Black SH-224DB/BEBE

lucasburns · Apr 28, 2014

you still need an operating system, windows 8 will run you around 100 bucks

Zachasaurs · Apr 28, 2014

this is good build however i would recommend 2x4 for your ram as dual channel memory is much faster than a single stick.

lucasburns · Apr 28, 2014

Zachasaurs :

maybe even 2 8gb ram sticks so you can upgrade to 32gb of ram later on

ArchitSahu · Apr 28, 2014

Yeah, forgot to add. I chose windows 7 home premium as i have had experience with it and personally i like it.

Zachasaurs · Apr 28, 2014

lucasburns :

this is true however you only need more than 8gb of ram if you are rendering heavy duty videos or uploading a lot to youtube otherwise save yourself a lot of money and stay with 8gb

ArchitSahu · Apr 28, 2014

yeah i might do that. Anything else guys. I wanna try bf4 and similar games on atleast high settings.

ArchitSahu · Apr 28, 2014

yeah i will stay with the 8 gb.

Zachasaurs · Apr 28, 2014

the only other thing could be a choice between your r9 270x and a gtx 760 but this is all personal preference

ArchitSahu · Apr 28, 2014

I cam trying to save as much as possible for an elgato i think. The gtx 760 might be better but is more expensive by a couple of bucks; i might stay with the r9.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 28, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Danbuscus250/saved/4vLR
CPU Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core $229.98
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing Combo or $35.98
Motherboard ASRock Fatal1ty H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 $107.86
Memory G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Combo or $74.99
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $56.98
Video Card MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR $319.99
Case Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower $39.99
Power Supply XFX 550W ATX12V / EPS12V $49.99
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $16.99
Total: $917.75

its a little over budget, but if you dont care about looks you can get a $20 case. also, this will out-perform the 270X, 280, and 760, and the cpu is faster and overclockable.

badboyrog2 · Apr 28, 2014

i prefer this rig instead
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3A48N
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 4GB Dual-X Video Card ($239.99 @ Mwave)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $870.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-28 11:32 EDT-0400)

Zachasaurs · Apr 28, 2014

ArchitSahu :

that is very understandable and i have heard that the 270 can be overclocked a lot plus you will get mantle. enjoy this great build

ArchitSahu · Apr 28, 2014

Danbuscus, ooh, that is a couple of bucks over the budget, but it looks good. badboyrog2, that does look like a perfect build for me and with the case i can drop it to about 20 bucks lower. I might just use that build.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 28, 2014

sounds good, and if you want to save a little money, maybe for a nice monitor, keyboard/mouse, and os, then you can get the R9 280 for a little cheaper

ArchitSahu · Apr 28, 2014

Zachasaurs :

ArchitSahu :

that is very understandable and i have heard that the 270 can be overclocked a lot plus you will get mantle. enjoy this great build

thanks man!

ArchitSahu · Apr 28, 2014

anyone got any ideas for the keyboard and mouse. i already have logitech g100 which is good basic mouse but i want a bit better one. Approximate cost for beach item must be between $100. So sorry for so many question. its just my first build so i want to make it good.

ArchitSahu · Apr 28, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

Monitor is ok, just the keyboard and mouse. OS i have sorted out.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 28, 2014

sounds good

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