Help Picking GPU?

Keeno99 · May 26, 2014

Here's my rig (so far):

(Edit) GPU: A variation of the Radeon R9 290

CPU: Intel Core i5 4670K
RAM: G.SKILL Sniper Series 16GB
MB: ASRock Z97 Extreme4
Storage: Smasung 840 EVO 120GB SSD/2TB Seagate HDD
Case: Corsair Carbide 200R

(Edit) Power Supply: Corsair CX Series 750W

Cooler: Still looking

Any extra advice on my power supply (750W) and cooler would be appreciated.
If you have any thoughts/advice on my rig so far I'm happy to hear it.

Thanks in advance

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JaredzzC · May 26, 2014

In terms of GPU, I'd suggest an R9 290 as they're better than the GTX 770 in pretty much all aspects(either the asus or sapphire tri-x): http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=r9+290&N=-1&isNodeId=1
Benchmarks: http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/radeon_r9_290_review_benchmarks,20.html

If it's liquid cooling you're looking for, this is quite good for the price it's at: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181029&cm_re=corsair_h55-_-35-181-029-_-Product

If you're looking to crossfire/sli in the future, this'd be a good PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011&cm_re=850w_power_supply-_-17-139-011-_-Product
(A 750w would be good for one high end card, but for 2 such as crossfire r9 290, It would be too little, and for 2 770s, it will be borderline with a decent quality PSU.) http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Series-Modular-Bronze-CX750M/dp/B00ALK3KEM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1401115738&sr=8-2&keywords=750w+power+supply

It's probably best if you were to take someone elses advice on a PSU if it's price you're worried about.
I know that the PSU I selected is very good, but it may be too expensive for you. In that case, there are others, but I haven't heard of the brands too much, so it'd be good to wait for someones else reply

Suztera · May 26, 2014

Parts with an air cooler:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.00 @ NCIX US)
Total: $549.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-26 10:41 EDT-0400)

Parts with water cooling:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.00 @ NCIX US)
Total: $584.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-26 10:43 EDT-0400)

JaredzzC · May 26, 2014

A liquid cooler is no doubt better than an air cooler(in almost all cases), so I wouldn't see the point in Keeno spending 109 when he could spend 70 for a liquid cooler. I have the corsair H55. Corsair are undoubtedly a well-known reliable brand and it usually keeps my CPU under 55 degrees when gaming.

Suztera · May 26, 2014

JaredzzC :

I don't see the point of having a AIO water cooler that has only one 120mm radiator and fan when a Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO will do the same job at a much cheaper price. Other than ram compatibility there is no advantage of having a H55 as a cpu cooler. Only the high end AIO water cooler are worth its money.
However, there are some air cooler than can perform the same as an AIO water cooler. The noctua NH D15 will perform the same as a H100i but can perform at a quieter fan speed.

So if you looking for a silent cpu cooler, go for air cooler.
If you looking for aesthetics or ram compatibility go with a AIO water cooler or custom water cooling.

Keeno99 · May 27, 2014

Suztera :

This is my first time building a PC, what do you mean by RAM compatibility?

Also, should I get the Asus R9 290 or the Sapphire Tri-X R9 290?

Asus: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121842&cm_re=r9_290-_-14-121-842-_-Product

Sapphire: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202080&cm_re=r9_290-_-14-202-080-_-Product

Suztera · May 27, 2014

Some air cpu cooler heatsinks might prevent certain RAMs with tall heatspreaders on them thus making the air cpu cooler heatsink incompatible with the ram.

Keeno99 · May 27, 2014

Suztera :

Oh, I get what you mean

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Keeno99 · May 27, 2014

Either of these good coolers?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018

I'm still kind of lost on what cooler to get.

unknownofprob · May 27, 2014

Noctua NH-D14! Easily the best. I also have this cooler and it is extremely good, keeps my i7 4930k under 70 degrees when clocked at 4.9Ghz!

Keeno99 · May 27, 2014

unknownofprob :

Do you know if it's compatible with my system?

unknownofprob · May 27, 2014

yes, it is. With the Case you may have to measure, the space, looks very tight.

Keeno99 · May 27, 2014

unknownofprob :

I'm open to recommendations for cases I just was working off of a prebuild that had this case. Max I want to spend on a case is around $80.

Also when building the system, are water coolers hard to set up, and what to they connect to in the system?

unknownofprob · May 27, 2014

the Noctua will perform almost identical to any pre-built liquid cooler, for the price of the Noctua, defiantly the best option.

Get a Cooler Master HAF 912 (only if you like how it looks), that will fir the Noctua NH-D14 and the HAF means High Air Flow, so defiantly something to consider. Under budget;

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233&cm_re=haf_912-_-11-119-233-_-Product

Keeno99 · May 27, 2014

Is this cooler any better than the Noctua?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

unknownofprob · May 27, 2014

nope, the NH D14 performs better and is quieter.

If you don't like the colour scheme, go for the BeQuiet dark rock pro 2/3. That is on par with performance.

Keeno99 · May 27, 2014

unknownofprob :

Not the sexiest case, but I suppose it would work well.

unknownofprob · May 27, 2014

choose what case you like, then we can give the ok/no. Never buy a case you don't like the look of.

mickypheonix · May 27, 2014

Hi Keeno99
The Corsair Carbide 200R case has a maximum cpu cooler height of 165mm
The Noctua NHD14 stands 160mm tall so it will fit in your case
If you want advanced physx go for the 770
if not go for the R9 290
Another good performing CPU Cooler but not as bulky as the NHD14
The NZXT Havik 140
This will also fit in your case at 160mm tall
Here is a comparison to the NHD14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuI5NLOpRmo

Keeno99 · May 27, 2014

Hmm, the Havik looks nice and It looks like it wont be messing with my RAM. The Noctua looks a bit too big.

As far as my case, I want a simple case that does what its supposed to do well within the price range of about $80. A case window is nice but not a necessity.

The Havik is out of stock on Newegg though.

As far as the GPU goes, I like the R9 290 because it seems to preform really well. I want to use this PC for 1080p Ultra settings gaming on games like BF4 and DayZ so whichever GPU is best for that.

Keeno99 · May 27, 2014

By the way, Full tower or Mid tower?

Keeno99 · May 27, 2014

Im going to create a new thread. This one is getting a bit off topic of the original issue. Feel free to join the new one

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