Tips On New Build Please

pleein123 · Jun 22, 2014

So I decided to build myself a computer out of parts and have been compiling the pieces that I need/want. This is my first time building a pc so I have no experience other than a few tips that I received from friends. I was hoping that you guys could give me tips and hints on things that I did wrong and things that need to be fixed before I finalize the build. Any kind of help is appreciated.
I will post the parts here and the link to see it as a full list on PC part picker. Thanks in advance guys!

Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6FFrYJ

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU cooler: Antec KUHLER H2O 1250 98.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

Motherboard: Intel DP67BGB3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard

Ram: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Extra Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card

Case: Mid Tower

Wireless: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter

Case Fans: Arctic Cooling Arctic F14 PWM 77.3 CFM 140mm Fan
(Will I even need case fans?)
(I have also been told that liquid cooling is overkill for this system. Is that true?)

LINK: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6FFrYJ

tachybana · Jun 22, 2014

1st Question. What kind of use will you give this build? it will dictate how much cash will go into it and what component we can suggest based on that budget.

Best luck

lunyone · Jun 22, 2014

If you want to OC your CPU in the future, I would consider this build below (it's ~$250 cheaper too):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($105.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($106.81 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($369.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($37.33 @ Amazon)
Total: $1123.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

* CPU is the latest 4 core Intel Haswell refresh CPU.
* CPU HSF is good and quite for 90% of OC's.
* Mobo has all of the essentials and should last quite some time.
* RAM runs on Stock voltage of 1.5v (your selection needed to be at an OC'd voltage of 1.65v to reach the given speeds).
* SSD is plenty good for most people and reasonably priced.
* HD is for data and is a good price too.
* GPU is equal to or better than the GTX 780 (depends on the game) and it doesn't break the bank either.
* Case is built well and doesn't break the bank. Also shouldn't need any extra cooling, unless you feel you need it.
* PSU has plenty of power and should easily power your system, even when/if you OC the CPU (53A on the 12v rail).

pleein123 · Jun 22, 2014

tachybana :

The reason i'm going for a good graphics card and cpu is for gaming purposes. However, it is also for everyday usage.
I actually revised my build a bit: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Gb8kgs

(Took some of lunyone's money saving ideas into account)

pleein123 · Jun 22, 2014

lunyone :

If you want to OC your CPU in the future, I would consider this build below (it's ~$250 cheaper too):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($105.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($106.81 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($369.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($37.33 @ Amazon)
Total: $1123.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

* CPU is the latest 4 core Intel Haswell refresh CPU.
* CPU HSF is good and quite for 90% of OC's.
* Mobo has all of the essentials and should last quite some time.
* RAM runs on Stock voltage of 1.5v (your selection needed to be at an OC'd voltage of 1.65v to reach the given speeds).
* SSD is plenty good for most people and reasonably priced.
* HD is for data and is a good price too.
* GPU is equal to or better than the GTX 780 (depends on the game) and it doesn't break the bank either.
* Case is built well and doesn't break the bank. Also shouldn't need any extra cooling, unless you feel you need it.
* PSU has plenty of power and should easily power your system, even when/if you OC the CPU (53A on the 12v rail).

Thank you! I will definitely take these into account. You may have saved me a couple hundred dollars.

lunyone · Jun 22, 2014

pleein123 :

If your not going to OC, than the lower i5's will do just fine for gaming and everything else. They are usually around the $180ish range, so keep that in mind if your not going to OC. Otherwise the i5 4690k will be a good option too, if you want the option to OC later (not that you'll need it, but you will have that option).

You might also look at the notes on PCPartpicker about your case and GPU selection, which are fine, just be aware of it:

Compatibility Notes
In order to fit, the XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card may require removing drive bays from the NZXT H230 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case. The case only supports video cards up to 290mm in length without removing drive bays, while the video card is 295mm long.

This is why I prefer the Corsair 200R over most cases. It has plenty of room for longer GPU's and is built quite well for the $.

pleein123 · Jun 22, 2014

lunyone :

pleein123 :

If your not going to OC, than the lower i5's will do just fine for gaming and everything else. They are usually around the $180ish range, so keep that in mind if your not going to OC. Otherwise the i5 4690k will be a good option too, if you want the option to OC later (not that you'll need it, but you will have that option).

You might also look at the notes on PCPartpicker about your case and GPU selection, which are fine, just be aware of it:

Compatibility Notes
In order to fit, the XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card may require removing drive bays from the NZXT H230 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case. The case only supports video cards up to 290mm in length without removing drive bays, while the video card is 295mm long.

This is why I prefer the Corsair 200R over most cases. It has plenty of room for longer GPU's and is built quite well for the $.

I was actually planning on doing some ocing with it so I guess I will go with the higher end i7 since my budget allows. I also decided to go with the case you recommended, it is a better fit as you said.

Am I missing anything else if I want to make a solid build? Should there be anything that I should be aware of before I start buying the parts?

lunyone · Jun 22, 2014

I highly recommend that you buy all of your parts together, if possible. This way if you have any problems with the parts, you will have time to return them and get replacements. If you space out the purchases, you could run into a problem and not be able to return the part from where you bought them. This would delay you getting a replacement, since you would have to deal with the manufacturer and then tend to take a bit more (they have to test the part before shipping you a replacement).

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