Confirming Components for Intel ATX Build

Dexterthelex · Aug 1, 2014

Hey guys,

I've put together a list of components for my new ATX PC. I am prepared to spend ~$1300AUD on this build and it will be my new multi-purpose/general use machine.
This is not my first build but because this is will be my personal PC I'm being extra sure that I don't miss anything or regret a component choice.
I will be purchasing all the components from PCCG (PC Case Gear).
Here is my public wish-list on their website:
https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=332796&action=wish_lists

Total: $1,364AUD w/out shipping.

SO. I was hoping somebody could give me the A-Okay for this build. I would also really appreciate any suggestions for improving this build without upping the price tag too much

Thanks!

Alpha3031 · Aug 1, 2014

Why do you have the cooler if you won't OC?

MeteorsRaining · Aug 1, 2014

Good build, but you're spending too much on fan. Do you really need liquid cooling for your build? It a good method but only if you plan to overclock it frequently and you have i7 4th gen.
Get Intel Core i5 4590 for $15 more, it can do better at turbo (3.7GHz) than 4460(3.4GHz at turbo).
Ok on all other stuff. Cheers!
Update: Didn't see you spending $105 on case! That's not required here, only buy if you simply love that case. Get one for about ~$80-90 as Nuckles suggested.

Nuckles_56 · Aug 1, 2014

how about this instead

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($245.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($329.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($25.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($35.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Other: Windows 8.1 64 Bit ($115.00)
Total: $1397.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-01 20:58 EST+1000

MeteorsRaining · Aug 1, 2014

I didn't have a PCCG account so couldn't build one, sigh...Nuckles did a good job though. Just cut on 1 TB of memory and some LED strips and got you 3.5 GHz CPU, R9 280X, which is uberly awesome! The only drawback is no SATA 3 cable, which you may add(only $5) but more importantly no OS! Fit an OS there Nuckles!

Dexterthelex · Aug 1, 2014

Alpha3031 :

One less thing I will have to change when I upgrade in the future.

MeteorsRaining · Aug 1, 2014

Don't cut your budget by $60 for a cooler of the future. Use it in your CPU and you might save 1 year of upgrading in the future

Nuckles_56 · Aug 1, 2014

@ meteors raining, there is a OS there, just it is under other as PC partpicker couldn't find it

Dexterthelex · Aug 1, 2014

I've made a few changes to the list. Check the link above. I've switched out some parts for the ones in @Nuckles_56 's list.

MeteorsRaining · Aug 1, 2014

Oops, sorry didn't see it Nuckles.

MeteorsRaining · Aug 1, 2014

Dexterthelex :

I'd still say you may cut on your cooler and case. Btw, just noticed, cutting around $50 on your cooler, $20 on your case and $20 on the LEDs and adding $10 more, you can get GTX 770!
www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1486&products_id=26532

Dexterthelex · Aug 1, 2014

MeteorsRaining :

I can justify spending money on all three of these. I'm not a big gamer so I'm not too interested in the 770. If you think everything will work well together I'll go ahead and buy the lot.

Dexterthelex · Aug 1, 2014

Nuckles_56 · Aug 1, 2014

To be honest, I would stick with the r9 280x as it gives you just the same performance as the gtx 770 does for less money, allowing you to get better components elsewhere.

Dexterthelex · Aug 1, 2014

Nuckles_56 :

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=25332

How's this?

Nuckles_56 · Aug 1, 2014

That will be good

Alpha3031 · Aug 1, 2014

Apparently it's the quietest one too.

MeteorsRaining · Aug 1, 2014

Ok then, stick with R9 280X, no probs, but the one Dexterthelex suggested is better. Try to adjust it in your budget.

Alpha3031 · Aug 1, 2014

MeteorsRaining :

Dexterthelex is OP, lol :/

MeteorsRaining · Aug 2, 2014

Alpha3031 :

OMG looks like I'm out of my senses today x|
Anyways, honestly didn't see the changes he made in his wishlist. I was still thinking you're stuck with $259 card. Its a very good build overall-your modified one. Go for it!

Dexterthelex · Aug 2, 2014

Alpha3031 · Aug 2, 2014

Go for it.

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