need help with first build.

fearthereaper336 · Aug 13, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xjF4ZL

This will be my first time piecing together a gaming pc and I had a couple of questions. Does this make for a good build? Wont I need the drive bays it says I have to remove to make the gpu fit? And will I need ANYTHING else to put this together myself?

tiny voices · Aug 13, 2014

Get an i5 4690k, 8gb RAM, and a z97 motherboard if this is for gaming.

I also strongly recommend Windows 8.1

shortstuff_mt · Aug 13, 2014

There are a few things that should be changed. You might as well go with the updated Devil's Canyon CPU (i7-4970k) and the new Z97 motherboard chipset (Asus Z97-PRO. What will the system be used for? If it's for gaming then you don't need 16GB of RAM. Either way, you should buy a matched pair of RAM not two single sticks.

SethJPC · Aug 13, 2014

If you're going just for gaming this is my solution:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($187.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($127.24 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($147.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.68 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1653.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-13 12:54 EDT-0400

Avirath Chaubey · Aug 13, 2014

If u r not going to overclock your cpu then its good........... i7 4770k is currently one of the best processor after 4790k, Mobo is great it comes with a wifi and bluetooth, good ram, enough memo config, killer cabinet, enough psu wattage, good monitor keyboard and mouse........
Configured gpu is one of the best in its class...

You should use windows 8 as os because few upcoming games will have windows 8 as only recommended os
This config is speachlessly good.. My parents wont give me this much budget ...
Yes man go for this config only change your os.............

Dont forget to rate my answer as best if you liked it........

Avirath Chaubey · Aug 13, 2014

shortstuff_mt :

U r right infact z based mobo are made for devils canyon.............. And this guy already has such a high budget so it wont be a problem........

tiny voices · Aug 13, 2014

Avirath Chaubey :

Z based motherboards are made for overclocking. The 97 chipset is what is made for devil's canyon.

cry0g3n · Aug 13, 2014

With regards to your other questions...

"Wont I need the drive bays it says I have to remove to make the gpu fit?"

You don't have to worry about the drive bays. The NZXT Phantom 410 has a removable HDD rack to make space for long graphics cards but still has the capacity for two storage devices.
Here is a picture with the removable HDD rack in place. http://cdn.overclock.net/4/44/447c09bf_NZXT-Phantom-410-Crafted-Series-Chassis-12.jpeg
Here is another picture with the rack removed.
http://img.hexus.net/v2/chassis/NZXT/Phantom-410/Phantom-410-09.jpg

"And will I need ANYTHING else to put this together myself?"

I guess enough space to work on building the parts. ^_^

fearthereaper336 · Aug 13, 2014

This build will mainly be used for gaming and game design/programming/3d rendering. The budget isnt really an issue because I was going to purchase the new asus rog laptop anyway. Figured I could get way better for cheaper just building it.

fearthereaper336 · Aug 13, 2014

And should I get some thermal paste? Not sure what it is but it look important. Lol

tiny voices · Aug 13, 2014

The cooler comes with good thermal paste. No worry there.

If you are doing alot of rendering get the i7 4790k and a z97 motherboard. The 16gb RAM will also help, but as stated, get a kit of 8gbx2, not 2 separate sticks.

fearthereaper336 · Aug 13, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CNRzXL

Well here we go. Im still not sure about win. 7 or 8 though. The only future game im building this for is when they get off there ass and give us fallout 4. Lol

tiny voices · Aug 13, 2014

Build looks great! I would get win8.1

fearthereaper336 · Aug 13, 2014

Okay. Also, since im far under the rog laptop price, should I get 2 of the 780s or would I have to switch my case?

tiny voices · Aug 13, 2014

You will not have to change cases, but if you are only playing Fallout 4 one 780 is already overkill. Actually, for any game at 1080p, one 780 is more than enough. Don't waste money on another one. Add it in 2 years when you feel the system start to need it.

fearthereaper336 · Aug 13, 2014

Sounds good. I think I only have one more ? Any big difference between win. 8.1 and 8.1pro?

tiny voices · Aug 13, 2014

I have pro because I am a college student and got it for the same price as home edition. No real advantages for a personal use computer. get the standard version.

shortstuff_mt · Aug 13, 2014

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compare

I use Pro because my computer also functions as a HTPC. They took Windows Media Center out of Windows 8. You can get a Media Center pack to add it back, but you have to have the Pro version for that.

fearthereaper336 · Aug 13, 2014

One last question. That 760 psu will for sure be enough or should I get something bigger?

tiny voices · Aug 13, 2014

For a single 780 it is overkill. MUCH more than enough.

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