Is this a good build? I5 4690 and GTX 770

Tom Miller9 · Jul 20, 2014

Hey, I have wanted to do a build for a long time and I am looking to upgrade from my current PC (which is not too good.) So here is my build I am open to any advice that could help me. I want the best preformance for the least money my budget is around 800 Euros. I will also add more ram later (like a month from now.) So here is my build

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 Haswell, LGA 1150, 3.5 GHz (Turbo 3.9 GHz)
GPU: Palit GF GTX 770 OC 2GB NE5X770S1042F
MOBO: Asus Z87M-PLUS LGA1150/ Intel Z87/ DDR3/ Quad CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ MicroATX
HDD: WD Caviar Blue 3.5" 1TB 7200RPM/64MB SATA 6.0Gb/s (WD10EZEX)
RAM: Crucial DIMM 4GB PC12800 DDR3 (CT51264BA160BJ)
Disk Drive: Samsung DVD-RW 24X BLACK SATA (SH-224DB/BEBE)
Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster 5.1 VX
PSU: FRACTAL Design Integra R2 650W
Cooler: COOLER MASTER HYPER 212 EVO UNIVERSAL COOLER RR-212E-16PK-R1

6R1M01R3 · Jul 20, 2014

Only 4 GBs is quite a little amount of RAM I'd recommend getting 8GBs in a kit of 2x4Gbs. I don't know about the quality of Fractal Design PSUs so I recommend this XFX.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.94 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $144.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Tom Miller9 · Jul 20, 2014

6R1M01R3 :

Do these ship to Europe without custom taxes, I am buying all the other parts in my country?

zeyuanfu · Jul 20, 2014

If you have the money, you should get the unlocked K version.

Tom Miller9 · Jul 20, 2014

Thanks 20 euros won't kill me

zeyuanfu · Jul 20, 2014

Tom Miller9 :

Also, get a Z97 board, they support the Broadwell chips coming out at Christmas, I think.

Tom Miller9 · Jul 20, 2014

What exact version would be the best?

zeyuanfu · Jul 20, 2014

Tom Miller9 :

I'd use the Gigabyte GA-Z97X Gaming 7, but there are higher-end boards out there. It costs about 170$ USD.

6R1M01R3 · Jul 20, 2014

H97 supports broadwell too, the non unlocked variants. We won't see desktop Broadwell CPUs till Q1 of 2015, by end of the year there will be only laptop CPUs of that generation.
Getting a K cpu and Z motherboard are only good if you are going to overclock.

zeyuanfu · Jul 20, 2014

6R1M01R3 :

I'd get the K version of the CPU he chose and the Z version of a mobo.

Josese · Jul 20, 2014

Replace the Palit gtx 770 (overpriced) for an ASUS or Gigabyte R9 290 it's better

6R1M01R3 · Jul 20, 2014

zeyuanfu :

Then again, those are only worth buying if you are going to overclock~
He didn't mention overclocking so recommending non-oc hardware is the first choice.

zeyuanfu · Jul 20, 2014

6R1M01R3 :

zeyuanfu :

Then again, those are only worth buying if you are going to overclock~
He didn't mention overclocking so recommending non-oc hardware is the first choice.

Then I'd get the non-K version which costs less and a H97 board (unless he wants to SLI/Crossfire).

Tom Miller9 · Jul 20, 2014

It is already clocked up to 3.9ghz

Tom Miller9 · Jul 20, 2014

Josese :

What exact verison of the ASUS would be the best?

Josese · Jul 20, 2014

Tom Miller9 :

http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/R9290DC2OC4GD5/ this is nice, i have the ASUS R9 290x and I'm very happy with it

Josese · Jul 20, 2014

You can buy a 1000W PSU 80+ If you want to crossfire after a time

Tom Miller9 · Jul 20, 2014

I don't have quite that much money I need a cheaper option

Tom Miller9 · Jul 20, 2014

Josese :

is this one good enough INTER-TECH ENERGON AC 220-240V 1000W I am not willing to pay more for a PSU?

zeyuanfu · Jul 20, 2014

Tom Miller9 :

Get one from a known brand (Corsair, XFX, Seasonic, etc.)

Tom Miller9 · Jul 20, 2014

zeyuanfu :

I dont really want to spend that money but fine another 50 euros down the drain xD

zeyuanfu · Jul 20, 2014

Tom Miller9 :

zeyuanfu :

I dont really want to spend that money but fine another 50 euros down the drain xD

NONONO! they can be cheap! Look around on Newegg.

zeyuanfu · Jul 20, 2014

You can BUY a god PSU with 50 euros.

Tom Miller9 · Jul 20, 2014

zeyuanfu :

Tom Miller9 :

NONONO! they can be cheap! Look around on Newegg.

I dont want to have to posibly pay custom taxes.

Tom Miller9 · Jul 20, 2014

zeyuanfu :

not where i am at but if you drop a link I might risk it (custom taxes)

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