opinions on my build

jagsta21 · Jul 3, 2014

spent some time reading and researching came up with this
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HGr3mG my laptop is about to give out on me so i figured id do my first build for gaming with a 1000$ budget give or take
im open to sugestions/reworks

bignastyid · Jul 3, 2014

You are wasting money using a $150 APU and then getting a dedicated GPU. You can have a much better gaming rig for $1000.
Here's a better rig
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jncWBm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jncWBm/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H440 (Red/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($117.38 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($65.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1031.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

kajjot · Jul 3, 2014

I understand the need for a fancy case but that money could be better spent on CPU.
Get an intel i5 instead and trow it in a cardboard shoe box.
Performance comes before looks any day

Also have a look at Crucial MX100 SSD's as they might be cheaper and you probably need a 256GB at least (titanfall 50GB)
PSU could be dropped down to 500W if you stick with single GPU and then try to squeeze a GTX760 in your budget.

shortstuff_mt · Jul 3, 2014

The build above would be a good choice except for the RAM. The CPU and motherboard don't support overclocking, so the 2133MHz RAM is a waste. The fastest that it will run is 1600MHz. You might as well just go with some nice CAS 9 1600MHz RAM.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbrl

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x2pyqs) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x2pyqs/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54590) | $184.98 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Zalman CNPS80F CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-cpu-cooler-cnps80f) | $7.99 @ Mwave
**Motherboard** | [ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97pro4) | $76.66 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbrl) | $73.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-internal-hard-drive-asp600s3256gmc) | $99.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $52.91 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9280atdfd) | $209.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [NZXT Phantom (Black/Orange) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-phan002or) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr) | $64.99 @ NCIX US
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-wireless-network-card-rnxn250pce) | $18.99 @ Amazon
**Keyboard** | [Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgb3010kkmf1us) | $29.99 @ Amazon
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $990.45

heres a revised computer with more wattage powersupply. 256gb ssd drive instead. a motherboard thats just as good

got u a nzxt phantom 410 is just as good as the case you took. lmk if u really want that case than i can modify the build thanks

badboyrog2 · Jul 3, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sMqDkL
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sMqDkL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sMqDkL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($24.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1020.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

first of all he needs windows. also no point in getting a 4690 over what we chose it doesnt add fps. also u got a cooler with a locked cpu.

my above rig is within budget and quite good sir.

badboyrog2 · Jul 3, 2014

''also u got a cooler with a locked cpu.''

so ???

its not an obligation to do overclocking because you install a cpu cooler , thats a safety

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

stock cooler is fine on the 4690. also u forgot he needs windows.

also not having an ssd does make a difference for load times.

u missed like 3x things. but its ok

badboyrog2 · Jul 3, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Md46qs
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Md46qs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Md46qs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($24.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1041.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

an ssd is a waste of money if you do not use your pc for video editing or cfd

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

still over his budget by 100$ tho

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

Base Total: $1125.75

jagsta21 · Jul 3, 2014

kajjot :

i was just using the ssd for the os

jagsta21 · Jul 3, 2014

iceclock :

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x2pyqs) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x2pyqs/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54590) | $184.98 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Zalman CNPS80F CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-cpu-cooler-cnps80f) | $7.99 @ Mwave
**Motherboard** | [ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97pro4) | $76.66 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbrl) | $73.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-internal-hard-drive-asp600s3256gmc) | $99.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $52.91 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9280atdfd) | $209.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [NZXT Phantom (Black/Orange) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-phan002or) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr) | $64.99 @ NCIX US
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-wireless-network-card-rnxn250pce) | $18.99 @ Amazon
**Keyboard** | [Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgb3010kkmf1us) | $29.99 @ Amazon
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $990.45

heres a revised computer with more wattage powersupply. 256gb ssd drive instead. a motherboard thats just as good

got u a nzxt phantom 410 is just as good as the case you took. lmk if u really want that case than i can modify the build thanks

i really like this one u recommend a good optical drive? totally forgot about that

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

alrighty 12$ more

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

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54590) | $184.98 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Zalman CNPS80F CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-cpu-cooler-cnps80f) | $7.99 @ Mwave
**Motherboard** | [ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97pro4) | $76.66 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbrl) | $73.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-internal-hard-drive-asp600s3256gmc) | $99.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $52.91 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9280atdfd) | $209.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [NZXT Phantom (Black/Orange) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-phan002or) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr) | $64.99 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24nsb0) | $14.99 @ NCIX US
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-wireless-network-card-rnxn250pce) | $18.99 @ Amazon
**Keyboard** | [Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgb3010kkmf1us) | $29.99 @ Amazon
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1005.44

fixed

jagsta21 · Jul 7, 2014

am i needing thermal paste or whatever its called?

shortstuff_mt · Jul 8, 2014

Your Zalman CPU cooler comes with thermal paste, so you don't need to buy more.

iceclock · Jul 8, 2014

ya forgot about that good point

jagsta21 · Jul 9, 2014

ordered everything last night

no turning back now wish me luck on my first build:/

iceclock · Jul 9, 2014

eggcellent also lmk if u require more help mr.runescape yu

jagsta21 · Jul 14, 2014

recieved everything but the outlet pc stuff witch says its going to be here Wednesday

iceclock · Jul 14, 2014

eggcellent lmk sir

jagsta21 · Jul 14, 2014

ok so everything but my optical drive (comes in Wednesday) came in today
read every manual atleast twice and managed to post to bios (took me 3 hours) and was totally worth it intstalling windows from usb drive as we speak will post pics if u guys want

iceclock · Jul 15, 2014

excellent would like pics if ud like tyo post

jagsta21 · Jul 15, 2014

there's the first one I took I'll post more when I get home from work
And before u guys say anything I'm aware my cable management skills are lacking

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