Asking opinion and recommendation about PC build

Sandika · Jul 17, 2014

Hi guys.

So just let's move to the point. As mentioned above on the title, I'm going to ask your opinion and recommendations about the components I'm planning to build my PC with.

So here they are, http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sxnXJx

I would like to hear your opinion about that build, maybe I need to downgrade something or I picked a poor part or something like that, any opinions would be appreciated.

And I would like to know your recommendations for the case, cheap one, maybe I'll allocate $100 for the case and I hope it can fit the GTX 780 OC from Zotac.

And maybe I'm going to allocate another $100 for the power suppy, (maybe even more, if possible), just give your thoughts guys.

I'm not planning to overclock (for now) maybe I'll save up for the aftermarket cooler and ready to overclock the "k" 4670, so I hope the case recommendation would fit the cooler like Hype 212 from CoolerMaster or the h100i from Corsair if possible.

And thanks in advance.

Danbuscus25 · Jul 17, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($105.20 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1095.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

ok, what i did was change the cpu to the devils canyon version, as it is faster, overclocks better, runs cooler, and is only $25 more. i got slightly faster ram too. i changed the graphics card to the 290 because: 1. sapphire is has a better reputation than zotac anyways. 2. the performance difference between the 780 and 290 is ~0%-10%, but when they are both overclocked, the 290 comes out way on top. 3. the 290 has 4gb vram, which is needed for the latest games on high resolutions or on multiple monitors. 4. it is cheaper. the only drawback of the 290 is that it is hotter and louder, however this card has a good cooler, so heat shouldnt be a problem, and you can change fan speeds for a quieter experience. i picked that case because it is high quality, well known, and has lots of useful features, including a side panel window. the psu i chose is very high quality, semi-modular, and has enough power to support a second graphics card if you wish to add one in the future.

Alexdiaz · Jul 17, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/b2tkWZ

I chose the Corsair 750D since it's a beast of a case and is a full tower so it will have plenty of space. I went with Evga's 750watt fully modular PSU because you want it to have nice cable management because you'll have a giant window on the case and it's also 80+ gold certified.

Sandika · Jul 17, 2014

Hey so thanks for the answer everyone.
I think I'll change few components on that build, like Danbuscus25 said, I'll get a 4790k i5 (Devil's Canyon),
switch to a Z97X (maybe I'll SLI in a year or so, or getting a GPU upgrade), or should I stick to the Z97 which doesn't support SLI?

Aaaand finally thinking about downgrading the GPU to a Zotac GTX770 AMP! edition, and going with a 700W 80+ PSU from Digital Alliance, the Tarantula.

What do you think?
Will it run Watch_Dogs, BF4 or other game smoothly? At the moment maybe I'll just game on 1080p, not thinking about higher.

Danbuscus25 · Jul 17, 2014

it will run those games on max settings 1080p with the 290, but because the 770 only has 2gb vram, that may cause some problems, especially on watch dogz.

Sandika · Jul 17, 2014

Yeah but it has much price different between a R9 290 and the 770 in my country.
And I think (after reading a few discussion and reviews) 2GB of vram is enough for 1080p gaming, maybe in a year or so I'll grab either a R9 290X or 780Ti along with a new monitor, maybe a three surrounding monitor.

Thanks for the advice btw!

Danbuscus25 · Jul 17, 2014

can you find a 280X or 4gb version of the 770 where you live?

Sandika · Jul 17, 2014

Yeah the 280X is available, but not sure with the 4GB version of the 770.
Which one do you think is te best?

Danbuscus25 · Jul 17, 2014

the 280x has the same performance as a 770, but 3gb vram. it is a tiny bit louder and hotter though.

Sandika · Jul 17, 2014

And, what case do you recommend for the build? Will a Cooler Master K282 fit them in?

Danbuscus25 · Jul 17, 2014

yes, that case will work fine.

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