System Build Compatibility

Jonah Yates · Jun 25, 2014

I've been working on build a new computer for a while and I've finally got the parts I want and as far as I know they're all compatible with each other. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RW8BhM is the link for my build. Anything you guys see wrong with it?
new link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fvQbCJ

Danbuscus25 · Jun 25, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.60 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($538.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($538.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($37.33 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset ($35.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2013.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

this will give you WAY better performance.

EDIT forgot a cpu cooler, through one in if you want.

TechyInAZ · Jun 25, 2014

danbuscus25s build is far better.

Plus, putting an air cooler on a FX 9590 is not that smart. since the TDP is through the roof you will most likely experience throttling.

Plus, 32GB is a COMPLETE WASTE of money. Games take no more than 8GB of RAM.

Jonah Yates · Jun 25, 2014

I have some big plans with all that RAM. I will not go over $2000. I really don't need many fans actually.. I just have a fan.. so new link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fvQbCJ edit: also, I've never built a computer but I have plans to host servers and use tons of ram for several tasks, powerful GPU and CPU for crypto-currency mining.

Danbuscus25 · Jun 25, 2014

if you want 32gb ram, then do this PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($315.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($384.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($384.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($37.33 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset ($35.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1976.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

that i7 is FAR better than the 9590, and uses 1/3 the power and stays cooler.

Jonah Yates · Jun 25, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

if you want 32gb ram, then do this PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($315.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($384.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($384.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($37.33 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset ($35.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1976.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

that i7 is FAR better than the 9590, and uses 1/3 the power and stays cooler.

Is that the build you're currently using?

Danbuscus25 · Jun 25, 2014

no, i do not have this build (i wish i did).

Jonah Yates · Jun 25, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

Do you know if it'll all fit inside the tower?

Danbuscus25 · Jun 25, 2014

yes, it will.

Jonah Yates · Jun 25, 2014

ooh

thanks

, do you know if it's hard to setup?

Danbuscus25 · Jun 25, 2014

not really, you can watch a youtube video or 2 on building a pc, its pretty much just grown-up legos.

Jonah Yates · Jun 25, 2014

I've played around with computer parts for a while and I've decided I'm ready for a new gaming/mining rig

Server stuff too.. thank you!! (I don't really need the CD-Drive though, I can re-use my old one.)

Danbuscus25 · Jun 25, 2014

no problem

Jonah Yates · Jun 25, 2014

You sure about the video cards going with the motherboard? there's a PCI Express 3.0 x16 and 2.0 x16 and the cards use 3.0 x16

Danbuscus25 · Jun 25, 2014

yes, pcie x16 graphics cards are forwards and backwards compatible.

Jonah Yates · Jun 25, 2014

aye, thanks!!

Jonah Yates · Jun 25, 2014

Actually this build would be nice if I could use my VGA monitor.... Any recommendations?

Danbuscus25 · Jun 25, 2014

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-DVI2VGAE-1920x1200-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00C93JQXS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1403747398&sr=8-2&keywords=dvi-d+to+vga+adaptor

this will work great, and you can get one of these for like $5, but this one is a very high quality, which you need when you are dealing with an analog (vga) signal.

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