Gaming rig build help (First time builder)

Mahouka · Jun 1, 2014

Hi Guys,
I'm building a new pc for this coming weeks.
the purpose of this rig would be purely gaming, my budget is around 1,500 SGD.
I'm stuck with these components and don't know if all the components is compatible.
All your suggestions would be appreciated, Thanks

Bundle MB & CPU : Asrock Z97-Killer & i5-4590
HDD : WD 1TB 64MB (BLUE) SATA3
RAM : G. Skill Ripjaws X (Red) 1600Mhz KIT CL9 4GB x 2
GPU : MSI R9-280-Gaming 3GB GDDR5
PSU : Seasonic 650W X-650 / 7yrs 80+GOLD
Chassis : CORSAIR Obsidian 450D
CPU Cooler : Xigmatek Dark Knight SD1283 Night Hawk
ODD : ASUS 24X SATA DVDRW

8bitpwnage · Jun 1, 2014

Mahouka :

You better buy an H97 board because you will waste the Z97 OC capability.Getting a single stick 8gb is better so it will leave you room to upgrade to 16gigs of ram but get the same model of ram to prevent speed issues.Getting a CM Hyper 212 EVO cpu cooler should lessen the price whilst maintaning good cooling.Your other parts are good to go!

Mahouka · Jun 1, 2014

Thanks for your help, uhm I don't know if the MSI motherboards are good, but I'm thinking of H97 Gaming 3, is it good?

8bitpwnage · Jun 1, 2014

Mahouka :

MSI is good but if you want a more badass mobo with Extreme OC capability,but ASUS ROG boards.

Brunostako · Jun 2, 2014

Your build looks pretty good, just check if that PSU is enough for your CPU and GPU. Out from that, there's nothing wrong.

aarnav · Jun 6, 2014

Psu is more than enough

Mahouka · Jun 6, 2014

Thanks guys, just quick questions,
Should I change the motherboard to h97 one?
and I heard that R9 280 having some issues in screen tearing / flickering is this true?

Thanks again for helping me.

8bitpwnage · Jun 6, 2014

Mahouka :

If you won't OC in the future,you should buy an h97.If you want to future proof and wait for broadwell processors,get the z97.

aarnav · Jun 6, 2014

Yes:
Get a h97 mobo as ur not overclocking...

The r9 280 has that problem but AMD released new drivers so i cannot assure you...
Get r9 290 its an ULTIMATE budget card and is close to gtx 780...

Mahouka · Jun 6, 2014

choosing between these 3 mobos:
Asrock H97-Killer
ASUS H97-Plus
MSI H97-Gaming3

for the video card, I think I might get gtx 770
Searched the internet if the issue in r9 280x is resolved, but no luck in finding it.

Mahouka · Jun 7, 2014

Hey guys,

I think I would go for this build, any last suggestions?

Bundle MB & CPU : Asus H97-Plus & i5-4590
HDD : WD 1TB 64MB (BLUE) SATA3
RAM : G. Skill Ripjaws X (Red) 1600Mhz KIT cl9 4GB x 2
GPU : Palit GTX 770 JetStream 2GB
PSU : Seasonic 650W X-650 / 7yrs 80+GOLD
Chassis : CORSAIR Obsidian 450D
CPU Cooler : Xigmatek Dark Knight SD1283 Night Hawk
ODD : ASUS 24X SATA DVDRW

8bitpwnage · Jun 7, 2014

I would change the GPU to an EVGA or Asus.These brands are better.If you want shorter load times on games,get a WD Black drive.

Mahouka · Jun 7, 2014

is Palit not a good brand of video cards? and I'm thinking of getting a 4GB model for running mods in skyrim.

8bitpwnage · Jun 7, 2014

I'm not saying Palit is not that bad but an EVGA,Asus or MSI card is much better.

Mahouka · Jun 7, 2014

I changed the video card to Gigabyte, is it good?

Bundle MB & CPU : Asus H97-Plus & i5-4590
HDD : WD 1TB 64MB (BLUE) SATA3
RAM : G. Skill Ripjaws X (Red) 1600Mhz KIT cl9 4GB x 2
GPU : Gigabyte GTX 770 OC 4GB
PSU : Seasonic 650W X-650 / 7yrs 80+GOLD
Chassis : CORSAIR Obsidian 450D
CPU Cooler : Xigmatek Dark Knight SD1283 Night Hawk
ODD : ASUS 24X SATA DVDRW

thanks for your help.

8bitpwnage · Jun 7, 2014

Yeah.Gigabyte is good.

Mahouka · Jun 7, 2014

Ok thanks for your help buddy
is the build now OK?
any other suggestions?

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