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July 9, 2014 1:52:17 PM

Hi, I just made a pc gaming build, with some help from a friend, but we actually don't know much about computer hardware so I would like you guys to tell me what you think. Please tell me if this is a good build, if it's all compatible, if it will run games good or not and if I must or should change anything (I prefer not to raise the price if possible). Thanks a lot

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

Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790...) | $362.28 @ DirectCanada
**Motherboard** | [Asus B85-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-b85plu...) | $97.91 @ DirectCanada
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f317000cl...) | $103.98 @ Newegg Canada
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-d...) | $57.79 @ DirectCanada
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx750t...) | $153.95 @ Vuugo
**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r) | $54.24 @ DirectCanada
**Power Supply** | [XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550s...) | $56.99 @ NCIX
**Optical Drive** | [Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-i...) | $14.99 @ Memory Express
**Monitor** | [LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-monitor-22m35d) | $129.99 @ NCIX
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1032.12

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July 9, 2014 1:56:05 PM

The build looks good; all is compatible.

However, that GPU is going to severely bottleneck that system's gaming potential. It's designed for low wattage systems (300w), and not necessarily the best pick for your system.

With your PSU, I'd suggest a R9 270x, or a r9 280. Or if you prefer NVIDIA, a GTX 760.

Moreover, I'd suggest a better PSU with around 750w, at least, and a better GPU, like a r9 280x, or r9 290. I can provide you with options if you'd like :) 

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

GPU (If you upgrade PSU): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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July 9, 2014 1:57:58 PM

KyleADunn said:
The build looks good; all is compatible.

However, that GPU is going to severely bottleneck that system's gaming potential. It's designed for low wattage systems (300w), and not necessarily the best pick for your system.

With your PSU, I'd suggest a R9 270x, or a r9 280. Or if you prefer NVIDIA, a GTX 760.

Moreover, I'd suggest a better PSU with around 750w, at least, and a better GPU, like a r9 280x, or r9 290. I can provide you with options if you'd like :) 

Yes please! :D 

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July 9, 2014 1:59:49 PM

Bernardo Freitas said:
KyleADunn said:
The build looks good; all is compatible.

However, that GPU is going to severely bottleneck that system's gaming potential. It's designed for low wattage systems (300w), and not necessarily the best pick for your system.

With your PSU, I'd suggest a R9 270x, or a r9 280. Or if you prefer NVIDIA, a GTX 760.

Moreover, I'd suggest a better PSU with around 750w, at least, and a better GPU, like a r9 280x, or r9 290. I can provide you with options if you'd like :) 

Yes please! :D 



PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

If that GPU's cost is too high, we can do lower!
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July 9, 2014 2:01:03 PM

KyleADunn said:
Bernardo Freitas said:
KyleADunn said:
The build looks good; all is compatible.

However, that GPU is going to severely bottleneck that system's gaming potential. It's designed for low wattage systems (300w), and not necessarily the best pick for your system.

With your PSU, I'd suggest a R9 270x, or a r9 280. Or if you prefer NVIDIA, a GTX 760.

Moreover, I'd suggest a better PSU with around 750w, at least, and a better GPU, like a r9 280x, or r9 290. I can provide you with options if you'd like :) 

Yes please! :D 



PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

If that GPU's cost is too high, we can do lower!

Yes, I actually would like to to keep the total under $1200 :s
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July 9, 2014 2:32:02 PM

if this is just for gaming, you could drop to a i5 4690k and upgrade to a 770 or 280x.
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July 9, 2014 2:35:47 PM

Anheanz said:
if this is just for gaming, you could drop to a i5 4690k and upgrade to a 770 or 280x.


Yea, I dont think I need a i7, do I?
With that you just said, you think I'll be able to play, ehm, Dayz on Ultra for example?
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July 9, 2014 2:44:45 PM

Probably, high/ultra on pretty much everything 1080[=p
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July 9, 2014 2:50:09 PM

Anheanz said:
Probably, high/ultra on pretty much everything 1080[=p


Niceee, I think I'll do what you said then. Just gonna wait a sec to see other opinions :p 
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July 9, 2014 3:13:12 PM

Bernardo Freitas said:
Anheanz said:
if this is just for gaming, you could drop to a i5 4690k and upgrade to a 770 or 280x.


Yea, I dont think I need a i7, do I?
With that you just said, you think I'll be able to play, ehm, Dayz on Ultra for example?


Anheanz said:
Probably, high/ultra on pretty much everything 1080[=p


Agreed. You don't really need an i7 since most games right now don't fully utilize it's hyperthreading ability and you're only looking at a difference of a few fps. The i5 will be a great match with the 280x or 770.
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July 9, 2014 3:25:52 PM

Do you plan on overclocking?
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July 9, 2014 4:21:50 PM

Bernardo (espaƱol) ?
Notice that you have an overclockeable CPU (i7 4790k) while your motherboard does not allow you to overclock it. The motherboards that allow you to overclock it are the 'Z97' motherboards.
The 750 ti is pretty mediocre GPU i recomend cutting price on the CPU.
If you want to be able to overclock:

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler
MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card
Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor
PRICE: 1028.97

If you're not going to be overclocking

Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card
Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor
PRICE: 1209 Remember that is this case you have to go into the BIOS (befor installing the OS) to set up the system so it boots from the SSD.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/VsWbTW
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July 9, 2014 6:19:13 PM

Farapon said:
Bernardo (espaƱol) ?
Notice that you have an overclockeable CPU (i7 4790k) while your motherboard does not allow you to overclock it. The motherboards that allow you to overclock it are the 'Z97' motherboards.
The 750 ti is pretty mediocre GPU i recomend cutting price on the CPU.
If you want to be able to overclock:

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler
MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card
Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor
PRICE: 1028.97

If you're not going to be overclocking

Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card
Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor
PRICE: 1209 Remember that is this case you have to go into the BIOS (befor installing the OS) to set up the system so it boots from the SSD.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/VsWbTW


Portuguese (:
And no, I dont plan on overclocking, I want is to play games like BF4 or Dayz on High-Ultra settings. I just changed the build. Here http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/BernardoF/saved/RgPgXL Tell me what you guys think. Also, do I need a cooler?
And dont I need stuff like Sound Card, Network Adapter?
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July 10, 2014 11:05:32 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.95 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.34 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Memory Express)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1128.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Changed CPU to a non-OC model (ones without a K at the end) and the motherboard to an H97 model. Added in an SSD because it's under your $1200 budget, but not super necessary to add. Chose different RAM and hard drive just because, but your choices were perfectly fine in those areas. Same GPU, case, monitor, and optical drive.
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July 10, 2014 3:39:36 PM

garl6 said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.95 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.34 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Memory Express)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1128.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Changed CPU to a non-OC model (ones without a K at the end) and the motherboard to an H97 model. Added in an SSD because it's under your $1200 budget, but not super necessary to add. Chose different RAM and hard drive just because, but your choices were perfectly fine in those areas. Same GPU, case, monitor, and optical drive.


I think I'll go with this one http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/BernardoF/saved/RgPgXL less money I spend the better.
Again, do I need a cooler? And dont I need stuff like Sound Card and Network Adapter?
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July 10, 2014 3:45:15 PM

You are pairing an overclocking CPU with a non-overclocking motherboard. Replace the CPU with an i5 without a "K" in the name. That'll save you money.

Since you won't be overclocking, you won't need a cooler. Motherboards have on-board sound that does just fine, unless you're a hardcore audiophile. Motherboards also have an ethernet port, so the only adapter you would need is a WiFi adapter if you're not close enough to use an ethernet cord.
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July 10, 2014 3:51:06 PM

Bernardo Freitas said:
Farapon said:
Bernardo (espaƱol) ?
Notice that you have an overclockeable CPU (i7 4790k) while your motherboard does not allow you to overclock it. The motherboards that allow you to overclock it are the 'Z97' motherboards.
The 750 ti is pretty mediocre GPU i recomend cutting price on the CPU.
If you want to be able to overclock:

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler
MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card
Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor
PRICE: 1028.97

If you're not going to be overclocking

Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card
Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor
PRICE: 1209 Remember that is this case you have to go into the BIOS (befor installing the OS) to set up the system so it boots from the SSD.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/VsWbTW


Portuguese (:
And no, I dont plan on overclocking, I want is to play games like BF4 or Dayz on High-Ultra settings. I just changed the build. Here http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/BernardoF/saved/RgPgXL Tell me what you guys think. Also, do I need a cooler?
And dont I need stuff like Sound Card, Network Adapter?


It's perfect, but the 'K' CPUs are able to overclock, so if you said you won't overclock, then go for the i7-4690 (without the k) and you will save some money.
Searching on the internet, i read that the board has on board sound so you will not need soundcard. You will not need a cooler because it comes in the CPUs box.
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July 10, 2014 6:26:38 PM

Farapon said:
Bernardo Freitas said:
Farapon said:
Bernardo (espaƱol) ?
Notice that you have an overclockeable CPU (i7 4790k) while your motherboard does not allow you to overclock it. The motherboards that allow you to overclock it are the 'Z97' motherboards.
The 750 ti is pretty mediocre GPU i recomend cutting price on the CPU.
If you want to be able to overclock:

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler
MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card
Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor
PRICE: 1028.97

If you're not going to be overclocking

Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card
Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor
PRICE: 1209 Remember that is this case you have to go into the BIOS (befor installing the OS) to set up the system so it boots from the SSD.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/VsWbTW


Portuguese (:
And no, I dont plan on overclocking, I want is to play games like BF4 or Dayz on High-Ultra settings. I just changed the build. Here http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/BernardoF/saved/RgPgXL Tell me what you guys think. Also, do I need a cooler?
And dont I need stuff like Sound Card, Network Adapter?


It's perfect, but the 'K' CPUs are able to overclock, so if you said you won't overclock, then go for the i7-4690 (without the k) and you will save some money.
Searching on the internet, i read that the board has on board sound so you will not need soundcard. You will not need a cooler because it comes in the CPUs box.

Ok, I just changed the CPU to a i7 4790. http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/BernardoF/saved/RgPgXL Am I ready to go with this build?
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July 10, 2014 6:34:05 PM

If you're just gaming, an i5 is good enough. An i7 won't offer any advantages over an i5 in gaming (usually). Unless you're doing video editing or rendering or stuff of the like, go with an i5 and save yourself like $100.
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July 10, 2014 6:59:02 PM

garl6 said:
If you're just gaming, an i5 is good enough. An i7 won't offer any advantages over an i5 in gaming (usually). Unless you're doing video editing or rendering or stuff of the like, go with an i5 and save yourself like $100.


Oh, ok then. Should I go with a i5 4690S or i5 4690?
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July 10, 2014 6:59:33 PM

Bernardo Freitas said:
Farapon said:
Bernardo Freitas said:
Farapon said:
Bernardo (espaƱol) ?
Notice that you have an overclockeable CPU (i7 4790k) while your motherboard does not allow you to overclock it. The motherboards that allow you to overclock it are the 'Z97' motherboards.
The 750 ti is pretty mediocre GPU i recomend cutting price on the CPU.
If you want to be able to overclock:

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler
MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card
Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor
PRICE: 1028.97

If you're not going to be overclocking

Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card
Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor
PRICE: 1209 Remember that is this case you have to go into the BIOS (befor installing the OS) to set up the system so it boots from the SSD.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/VsWbTW


Portuguese (:
And no, I dont plan on overclocking, I want is to play games like BF4 or Dayz on High-Ultra settings. I just changed the build. Here http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/BernardoF/saved/RgPgXL Tell me what you guys think. Also, do I need a cooler?
And dont I need stuff like Sound Card, Network Adapter?


It's perfect, but the 'K' CPUs are able to overclock, so if you said you won't overclock, then go for the i7-4690 (without the k) and you will save some money.
Searching on the internet, i read that the board has on board sound so you will not need soundcard. You will not need a cooler because it comes in the CPUs box.

Ok, I just changed the CPU to a i7 4790. http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/BernardoF/saved/RgPgXL Am I ready to go with this build?


Yes :) 
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July 10, 2014 10:46:09 PM

Bernardo Freitas said:
garl6 said:
If you're just gaming, an i5 is good enough. An i7 won't offer any advantages over an i5 in gaming (usually). Unless you're doing video editing or rendering or stuff of the like, go with an i5 and save yourself like $100.


Oh, ok then. Should I go with a i5 4690S or i5 4690?


go with the 4690. The s version is slower because it is more energy efficient

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