This is going to be my first pc build and I mainly want it to be a gaming/work build. For the gaming I wanted it to play most games at 1080p and hopefully more than 30 frames (because I am coming from a console and know nothing more then 30) I also don't have to play everything at ultra setting I am very fine with high settings. For the work part of this build I needed to be able to hand my school work (VMWare) and my girlfriends school work (Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dream Weaver). Also since I will be starring at this thing all day long I did want it look appealing to me. The budget for the build is $1500 and here is the link for it http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3P8Gi . One question of mine is when I decide to overclock this is if the h100i will be worth it or if I should just go with the cm 212 evo ( I will either overclock to 4.2 or 4.5 if temps are stable). If you have any questions, comments, or have a different build in mind don't be shy to let me know.
Input on my build
- Thread starter JK7521
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AMD Radeon
Judicious
- Dec 23, 2011
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it is a revision of your build, with better price/performance parts selection
new Z97 mobo
better ram for OC
h100i isnt worth it, stick with popular air cooler
better PSU. corsair cx isnt good in quality http://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx
cheaper monitor, 2ms"
better keyboard
pcie based wireless
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.29 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1336.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-23 00:38 EDT-0400)
new Z97 mobo
better ram for OC
h100i isnt worth it, stick with popular air cooler
better PSU. corsair cx isnt good in quality http://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx
cheaper monitor, 2ms"
better keyboard
pcie based wireless
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.29 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1336.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-23 00:38 EDT-0400)
nikoli707
Splendid
- Jan 4, 2012
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^ i agree with amd radeons's opinion on the build.
the only thing you may think about doing is going with a similar power supply that is semi modular since space in the micro atx case is a little lacking. plus having a little bit higher rated wattage gives you more headroom if down the road you upgrade to something like an r9-290 or gtx780 which would be cutting too close for comfort to the xfx 550w's 45amp 12v limit when counting in the 4670k overclocked.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $67.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-23 00:55 EDT-0400)
the only thing you may think about doing is going with a similar power supply that is semi modular since space in the micro atx case is a little lacking. plus having a little bit higher rated wattage gives you more headroom if down the road you upgrade to something like an r9-290 or gtx780 which would be cutting too close for comfort to the xfx 550w's 45amp 12v limit when counting in the 4670k overclocked.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $67.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-23 00:55 EDT-0400)
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