My first gaming build 2014

fabnilsson · Jun 17, 2014

Hi guys, fab here
I'm in the UK and i'm going to build my first gaming PC which I will be hooking up to a 4K projector in my home cinema (doesn't mean I have to be playing 4K resolution) and I can only use wireless internet. I have already come up with a build but I am very new to this stuff so I would really appreciate your guys opinion and anywhere I am spending unnecessary money and anywhere I could improve. I will just use the PC for gaming and maybe the occasional movie, but it will not be a normal day-to-day use desktop PC. I would just appreciate any input you guys have. ;D
So here is the build

CPU- Intel core i5 4750 3.2 GHz
http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/Intel+Core+i5-4570+3.20GHz+%28Haswell%29+Socket+LGA1150+Processor+-+Retail+?productId=55830&source=pcpartpicker

GPU- AMD R9 290X (It's a generic one and I don't know which one I will get but it will be r9 290x)
http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/product.aspx?code=GC-XR929X4

Motherboard- MSI Z87-G41 PC mate
http://www.dabs.com/products/msi-z87-g41-pcmate-s1150-intel-z87-ddr3-atx-8QWH.html

RAM- G.Skill Ripjaws X 8gb (2x4gb) DDR3 1600 MHz
http://www.casetac.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=74_75&product_id=1982&sort=p.price&order=ASC

Case- Corsair Carbide series SPEC 03 mid tower, red edition
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/cases/cc-9011052-ww.html

SSD- Kingston SSDNow V300 series 120gb 2.5"
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00A1ZTZOG/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers

Hard Drive- Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM
http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/1TB+Seagate+Barracuda+ST1000DM003+3.5%22+SATA+III+Hard+Drive+-+HDD+?productId=48501&source=pcpartpicker

PSU- Corsair CX600M Builder Series 600W
http://www.cclonline.com/product/109424/CP-9020060-UK/Power-Supplies/Corsair-CX600M-Builder-Series-600-Watt-ATX-Modular-Power-Supply-Unit-/PSU0533/?gagroup=Hero&gclid=CPfEqIaA_L4CFS3HtAodTHsAbw

DVD drive- Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-DVD-RW-Drive-DRW-24F1ST-S-ATA/dp/B00BZF31UU/ref=pd_cp_computers_0

Wireless PCI adapter- Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 PCIe
http://www.ebuyer.com/387045-intel-centrino-advanced-n-6205-pcie-half-62205anhmwdtx1h?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products&gclid=CNfdkPGE-b4CFUfLtAodlEUAsw

OS will be Windows 8.1

Cheers guys

yotmam12 · Jun 17, 2014

I think you meant i5 4570, also, no need for Z87 if you're not going to overclock.

Don't get a stock 290X it runs really hot and really loud, I like the Gigabyte Windforce/XFX DD/Sapphire Tri-X, also, I'd recommend a 650W PSU for it as it can draw a lot of power.

Also the SSDNow V300 now uses asynchronous NAND instead of synchronous NAND which can lead to a 50% performance decrease (asynchronous can't read and write at the same time while synchronous can), get something like the MX100 which is cheap, fast and reliable.

M0j0jojo · Jun 17, 2014

Can you send us link through Pcpartpicker cuz then it will be much easier to look at all the parts you are planning on to buy, and we can improve the build

fabnilsson · Jun 17, 2014

Ok sure here is the pcpartpicker build, but the case is not right as they do not have it as an option on the website.
Cheers

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2b9FK8

fabnilsson · Jun 17, 2014

yotmam12 :

I have no choice about the stock R9 290X, it's the cheapest one I can get and I am on a budget. Also on the pc build uk forum, they said that having 600w for my system was plenty? and they recommended a 550w but I wanted to make sure. Also what other motherboards do you recommend instead? And thanks for the SSD recommendation, I changed it to the MX100 128GB
Cheers ;D

joker50060 · Jun 17, 2014

If you could go with an i5-4670K that would be great
and Don't go with corsair on PSUs go for ANTEC,EVGA,XFX or seasonic then you're good
and if possible get this motherboard instead http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87g43gaming

fabnilsson · Jun 18, 2014

M0j0jojo :

Hey man, Look I posted the link a bit further down
Cheers man

fabnilsson · Jun 18, 2014

joker50060 :

Thanks for the suggestion man, but I really don't have they money to upgrade the cpu and get that motherboard. I feel like the motherboard is good and comes with everything I need. Why wouldn't I go with corsair for the PSU? I've been told they are very reliable
Cheers

fabnilsson · Jun 18, 2014

Actually guys, I might change my ram in fear of that the heat spreader on the ripjaws x is too high and wont fit. I might change it to the Kingston Hyper X red limited edition 1600MHz DDR3
http://www.casetac.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=74_75&product_id=1970&sort=p.price&order=ASC&limit=100

joker50060 · Jun 18, 2014

This is better the 290X is just a 290 overclocked
I changed the 290X to the 290 and you could OC it a lil bit to gain more performance
i myself am getting a 280 instead of a 280x which is a waste of money and am going to OC it to the 280X Speed or over it if possible
for that i got you the I5 4670K and a Nicer Mobo

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£155.99 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£97.02 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£57.79 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£51.98 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (£299.99 @ Novatech)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case (£64.13 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£43.92 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer (£16.95 @ Amazon UK)
Wireless Network Adapter: Intel 62205ANHMWDTX1 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (£28.73 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £852.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-18 19:08 BST+0100

joker50060 · Jun 18, 2014

The Corsair CX has poor capacitors
Corsair does have some good PSUs,but unfortunately the CX isn't one of them. It has some sub-par capacitors that make it just an average PSU.

sora · Jun 18, 2014

fabnilsson :

yotmam12 :

I have no choice about the stock R9 290X, it's the cheapest one I can get and I am on a budget. Also on the pc build uk forum, they said that having 600w for my system was plenty? and they recommended a 550w but I wanted to make sure. Also what other motherboards do you recommend instead? And thanks for the SSD recommendation, I changed it to the MX100 128GB
Cheers ;D

If you don't mind the sound the R9 290X is fine.

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