First Gaming Rig Build - Suggestions?

chacol · Apr 28, 2014

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=19178509

This is my first computer that I will be building. I was just wondering if everything is compatible and if there is any components that I may want to switch out for other ones.

Also is there any suggestions for first time builders?

lowriderflow · Apr 28, 2014

lots of people have been scooping up this board with the current sale price. It's extemely well reviewed and an excellent value:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157460

also, why the 4x4 memory kit? for the same price, you can go 8x2gb ddr 2400, which any z87 board will support.
going 4x4 now means you cant upgrade in the future, and introduces possible memory controller issues. Some of them get finicky when you use all 4 slots.
This kit is the same memory you listed, just faster. $140 with current promo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231672

other than that, it's a very high quality rig

Danbuscus25 · Apr 28, 2014

pretty good, but i would suggest 3 things. 1. build it on pcpartpicker.com, 2. it would be better to get 2x8gb ram, and 3. the 4gb version 770 is unnecessary unless gaming on multiple monitors which im assuming you wont.

lowriderflow · Apr 28, 2014

I was just going to add check pcpartspicker. some of your prices seem a bit higher than i've seen, if you can get everything $10 cheaper elsewhere, that adds up to a lot

i second the notion that at 1080p you wont use more than the 2gb.

i have two 770 4gbs, and at 1440p with the eyecandy, i have seen it creep into the 3gb VRAM usage, but theres a big difference between 1440p and 1080p.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 28, 2014

yeah, check the games you play, and see if a R9 280X is faster, or about the same. if it is about the same or better then look for it, usually a 280X is about the same price, if not cheaper, than a 770 and it has 3gb vram.

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