Need some opinions on my new build

Derrick97 · Jun 27, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zvTkgs

this is my first time build and I'm a little over budget. is there anything i can do to bring down the price?
i don't know what power supply to use so help is need there. thanks

i just read that the motherboard i selected won't fit the graphics card. so i need suggestions on the motherboard thanks

iceclock · Jun 27, 2014

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HMRmFT) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HMRmFT/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $239.99 @ Newegg
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1) | $24.97 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z97X KILLER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97xkiller) | $124.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml8gx3m2a1600c9) | $84.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-0f10311) | $78.12 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-1003622sr) | $369.99 @ Amazon
**Case** | [NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-s210002) | $45.98 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg750m) | $75.00 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24ns95) | $21.74 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1065.77

here got a better cooler. mobo

and got u a nice powersupply

BigBadBeef · Jun 27, 2014

You want to bring down the price then you need to forget about overclocking.

By going for a Xeon 1231 and Asus H97 Plus along with cruicial memory of same power and capacity, your current rig will run every game at max settings for years to come, and with hyperthreading its much more future proof.

I think also that powercolor generic gfx card will also be cheaper, although I believe that the R9 290 already falls into the "diminishing returns" grade amongst graphics power, its only 15% faster than R9 280X but it is 30% more expensive.

You will also not need a new CPU cooler as the stock will do. By the way, where is your power supply?

P.S.: Who still uses optical drives? are you nostalgic a lot or something? Do you even know that you can install windows from your USB stick or any other portable source?

Derrick97 · Jun 27, 2014

BigBadBeef :

i didn't know they offered windows on a usb stick, ill have to look into it. is it the same price? so if i do go with the xeon 1231, what graphics card should i get, the 290 or the 280x? thanks

iceclock · Jun 27, 2014

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kpdhmG) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kpdhmG/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Xeon E3-1230 V2 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637e31230v2) | $226.98 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1) | $24.97 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h77pro4mvp) | $82.55 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml8gx3m2a1600c9) | $84.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-0f10311) | $78.12 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-1003622sr) | $369.99 @ Amazon
**Case** | [NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-s210002) | $45.98 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620m) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24ns95) | $21.74 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $995.31

cheaper and saved u some bucks

BigBadBeef · Jun 27, 2014

hey iceclock, the 1231 is based on the 4790's thermal profile, he will not be needing an aftermarket cooler if he goes for that one. Use asus H97 plus like I said, cheapest new gen chipset that is fully featured with tech. If his CPU by some reason won't "cut it", then he can always buy skylake when it comes out. And I also think you can't get the R9 290 for such a budget, simply too much would be sacrificed for it. My was bought with a 1300$ budget in mind and I could barely fit R9 280X.

And, Derrick, what you're buying with windows is really a product key that you need to register, having the actual windows on the physical disk is just a courtesy.

icelock is trying to push you old components, I do not believe you would want that...

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