System Build review needed!

RamySar · Aug 13, 2014

Hey everyone, I finalized my build and I am gonna buy it soon. I needed some review to see if everything is good and everything is compatible.

Here is the build : http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/w9jWJx

Thanks for the feedback!

envy14tpe · Aug 13, 2014

You need the 4690k so you can overclock. If you don't' overclock then you don't need a CM Evo or Z97 mobo (if you get 4690k).

One big thing, you might want to get a 600-650W PSU in case you upgrade GPU. 550W will run the below system easily and this will max out most high end games at 1080p.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($253.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($152.44 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($88.49 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($294.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $935.90

Guest · Aug 13, 2014

Yes I agree with envy, but other then that looks nice

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RamySar · Aug 13, 2014

envy14tpe :

You need the 4690k so you can overclock. If you don't' overclock then you don't need a CM Evo or Z97 mobo (if you get 4690k).

One big thing, you might want to get a 600-650W PSU in case you upgrade GPU. 550W will run the below system easily and this will max out most high end games at 1080p.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($253.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($152.44 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($88.49 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($294.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $935.90

Yea i am getting the 4670K

RamySar · Aug 13, 2014

envy14tpe :

You need the 4690k so you can overclock. If you don't' overclock then you don't need a CM Evo or Z97 mobo (if you get 4690k).

One big thing, you might want to get a 600-650W PSU in case you upgrade GPU. 550W will run the below system easily and this will max out most high end games at 1080p.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($253.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($152.44 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($88.49 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($294.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $935.90

I looked the r9 280x and it had so many bad reviews I was too scared to pick it

envy14tpe · Aug 13, 2014

Bad reviews of 280x? Not true. It is a step up from 760 and has more VRAM (3GB) which is helpful in games like Watch Dogs.

4670k is just as good as 4690k, just stick with that Z87 Asus mobo.

RamySar · Aug 14, 2014

envy14tpe :

I dont know if you know any but I am short of money aand I need a less expensive CPU, so maybe you ca recommend me one. I need it to be OCable since I got a cpu cooler

envy14tpe · Aug 14, 2014

Might want to go AMD if you want to overclock for less. Just need to up the PSU to make sure you have enough wattage.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($166.95 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($23.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($139.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($88.49 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($304.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $841.34

RamySar · Aug 14, 2014

envy14tpe :

Thanks for the feedback but I found a nice intel core i5 cpu that runs great for 190$

envy14tpe · Aug 14, 2014

Is it a "K" model? If not then you can't overclock it.

RamySar · Aug 15, 2014

envy14tpe :

I am going to buy my build tomorrow, so check it out :

FX 8350, Asus M5A97 LE R2.0, 8. G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (combo on NewEgg) : http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1594318

CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO : http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=8_129&item_id=044952

R9 280 OC : http://www.ncix.com/detail/gigabyte-radeon-r9-280-oc-0b-98788-1297.htm

HAF 912 :http://www.ncix.com/detail/cooler-master-haf-912-black-e6-55583-1297.htm

EVGA 600W 80+ Bronze Power Supply : http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_1238_442&item_id=063158

Grand Total Of : 776$ CA (including tax).

envy14tpe · Aug 15, 2014

Don't get the 8350 if you want to overclock, also the LE model of the Asus mobo isn't good for overclocking. Can you change it to fx-8320 + M5A97 R2.0 (not LE)?

Also, AMD CPUs are power hungry and consume up to 100W more than a Intel CPU. (ex. compare power consumption of a 4690k vs fx-8350) So, I'd get the 650W PSU instead to be safe.

That GPU is a good buy and great price.

RamySar · Aug 15, 2014

envy14tpe :

I want to but the bundle deal saves me aloot of money.

RamySar · Aug 15, 2014

envy14tpe :

Between the two builds I made, the components I picked saved me 200$ so I think I can upgrade to a better case and better PSU

envy14tpe · Aug 15, 2014

I'm going to recommend the same case I bought, based on reviews. Corsair 300R.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-300r

RamySar · Aug 15, 2014

envy14tpe :

Do you think I should get the 300R not the 200R

envy14tpe · Aug 15, 2014

RamySar :

Yes. The 200R looks better but the 300R has wayy better cooling due to the fact that the front is open allowing unimpeded airflow. Check reviews and you'll see.

RamySar · Aug 15, 2014

envy14tpe :

RamySar :

Yes. The 200R looks better but the 300R has wayy better cooling due to the fact that the front is open allowing unimpeded airflow. Check reviews and you'll see.

Ah ok thanks!

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