Need some final thoughts on my 2k build.

Cuzinits · May 23, 2014

So I posted here about 30 minutes ago because I had doubts about a first time build I had made. Turns out that was a great move because I had nearly everything wrong. Anyway, this is the final build we settled on. Keep in mind I am limited by parts that are available at my local PC hardware store, where I will be picking this thing up tomorrow. If this will run far cry 4 and the witcher 3 at max settings, 1080p when they come out, I will be a happy man. In fact that is all I really want.

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3PfUF
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3PfUF/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3PfUF/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($257.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($729.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($31.27 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1497.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-23 01:45 EDT-0400)

The total price on my local pc harware store's website is $1874

MalakiArtook · May 23, 2014

looks great. a powerful build for a good price. go for it.

Ahmadjon · May 23, 2014

Overall good build but I would change PSU and RAM to the better ones

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($257.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.77 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.97 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($729.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($112.36 @ DirectCanada)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($31.27 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1669.62
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-23 01:52 EDT-0400)

Hope you local stores have those parts.

Edit: WD "Black" is a waste of money with an SSD you can get WD "Blue" for cheaper price and it will perform similar to WD "Black" but it will make less noise than "Black"

Cuzinits · May 23, 2014

Ahmadjon :

Overall good build but I would change PSU and RAM to the better ones

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($257.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.77 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.97 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($729.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($112.36 @ DirectCanada)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($31.27 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1669.62
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-23 01:52 EDT-0400)

Hope you local stores have those parts.

Edit: WD "Black" is a waste of money with an SSD you can get WD "Blue" for cheaper price and it will perform similar to WD "Black" but it will make less noise than "Black"

Thanks! I'll look around.

Ahmadjon · May 23, 2014

No worries!

Cuzinits · May 23, 2014

Ahmadjon :

This is the closest RAM I can find to what you suggested. Any reason this won't work?
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX33238

And unfortunately no caviar blue. I am seeing a lot of greens and some purples and reds. I have no idea what any of it means lol.

Ahmadjon · May 23, 2014

Cuzinits :

It would work but it has slightly lower specs than suggested one.
If you're getting RAM from that site, I found suggested RAM in that site
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX34240

babernet_1 · May 23, 2014

If you can, go with a 250GB SSD, the Samsung EVO. The extra room will come in real handy. With just 120GB you will find yourself always fussing and moving stuff from the SSD to the HDD and back again.

I would get a better CPU cooler, like the Noctua NH-U12S or similar. Quieter and cools better.

Finally, get some low profile RAM so your air coolers will have more room.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226468

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