First gaming PC build

GaaraTenno · Aug 9, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9LsLdC
I was wondering how good the parts are for the price I'd be spending. Any recommendations?

Novuake · Aug 9, 2014

Solid and reliable components.

3 things I would like to mention and ask you about.

The Z97 board is meant for 2 things mostly, 1 overclocking, 2 SLI/Crossfire dual graphics.
Since you can not overclock that CPU, are you getting it for the dual graphics option?

Second.
Power supply is very much overkill unless, again, you plan on adding another GTX770 later on.

Lastly, you can get 2133MHz RAM at that price.

gamer1357 · Aug 9, 2014

This is my take on the build. I used an r9 290. If you want to stick with an nvidia you can switch it out with a 770 or 780 if you can afford it.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TWtn99

Novuake · Aug 9, 2014

gamer1357 has a good point too...

Also the chassis you guys are choosing are pretty expensive.

Needlessly so.

envy14tpe · Aug 9, 2014

Same price but higher performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($369.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1276.36

GaaraTenno · Aug 9, 2014

I'm not planning on sli so should I get a z87?

gamer1357 · Aug 9, 2014

Novuake :

Yes but they're sexy

Novuake · Aug 9, 2014

GaaraTenno :

Get an H97 board then.

This one is cheap and good.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157512&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

You can also drop to a reliable 550-650w PSU.

This is is great and on massive promo :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151118&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Alternatively even this cheaper unit will do the job :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438014&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

GaaraTenno · Aug 9, 2014

envy14tpe :

Same price but higher performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($369.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1276.36

This build looks really good thanks for the list the performance looks like a big increase then the one I whipped up

envy14tpe · Aug 9, 2014

The EVO is a good cooler but maybe you want to look into Noctua coolers..quiet and excellent. Two great choices:

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($71.74 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($62.99 @ Amazon)

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