Gaming PC, All components working together?

Oxidept · Aug 17, 2014

Im trying to Build my first gaming PC. I want to Run all games at 1080p at High or Ultra if possible. I also work as a Short Film Producer (Amateur Level) and i work with Photoshop and After Effects.

Im in a budget for the Moment (630€ / 845$)

Intel Core i5-4460 -> http://ark.intel.com/products/80817/Intel-Core-i5-4460-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_40-GHz

ASRock H97M Pro4 -> http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/H97M%20Pro4/?cat=Specifications

XFX 550w Core Edition -> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

Asus R9 270x 2GB DirectCU II -> http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/R9270DC2OC2GD5/specifications/

G.Skill RipJaws DDR3 CL9 8GB (2x 4GB) -> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

Nox Coolbay SX -> http://www.nox-xtreme.com/en/product/coolbay-sx/2/

Western Digital 1TB Sata III Blue

(Will get an SSD later!)

-Will all the components work good together?
- Any other suggestions to this Build?
-Do you recommend getting an aftermarket CPU cooler?

zeyuanfu · Aug 17, 2014

Oxidept :

They will work well together. I would recommend a i5-4690K and a nice Z97 mobo. With that, get a CPU cooler too. Also, you don't need a XFX PSU, EVGA makes/rebrands good ones too. For the GPU, I would recommend a GTX 760/770/780, which perform equally, if not a bit worse or better, but the main advantage is that they do not emit as much heat and noise as their AMD counterparts.

Oxidept · Aug 17, 2014

all the Components you just suggested are totally overpriced in my country. the GTX 760 is +70€ and the I5 4690K is +65€ so it breaks with my Budget build

zeyuanfu · Aug 17, 2014

OK, but you listed products from US websites, so I'll make a build that fits in your 845$ budget.

zeyuanfu · Aug 17, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $825.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-17 13:59 EDT-0400

Oxidept · Aug 17, 2014

i listed US products cuz i couldn't find Specs in European Websites

zeyuanfu · Aug 17, 2014

Oxidept :

Oh, OK

Are the parts I just listed available in your country?

Scoutdrago3 · Aug 17, 2014

You have a nice build but I think I can step it up a notch for pretty much the same price. This is definitely a really powerful build and for the money its probably the best you can get for $800.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Case: NOX Coolbay SX ($53.35)
Total: $797.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-17 14:16 EDT-0400

THere is one problem though. As you can see I had to put the case as a custom part, as the company you are buying from is not very known and will not show up on PCPartPicker's database. I was only able to find the case on one site. I will include another PCPartPicker link that has the same parts but from and in the UK since I did notice that you put the budget in euros.
Link:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Bmk88d

Hope I helped and feel free to ask any questions

QUICK EDIT: Just noticed people posted before I got to. He recommended a 760, which a R9 280 would beat. A 770 sadly wouldnt fit in your budget. And a 780 wouldn't either

Also I believe that this card comes with either 2 or 3 games of your choice. I will check for you and see if this card applies for the offer.

@zeyuanfu: Your build is fine but you allowed some parts to be more expensive than they need to be. The extra $20 will not make any difference from the motherboard I recommended. Also the 280 is a lot more powerful than the 660 for only 20 more dollars. And the extra 30 dollars just to get a EVGA PSU which actually has a higher failure rate than XFX PSUs. Its better to just stick with XFX because they sell cheap and high quality PSUs. Not only is the build I recommend cheaper but it is a lot more powerful.

Oxidept · Aug 17, 2014

Scoutdrago3 :

You have a nice build but I think I can step it up a notch for pretty much the same price. This is definitely a really powerful build and for the money its probably the best you can get for $800.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Case: NOX Coolbay SX ($53.35)
Total: $797.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-17 14:16 EDT-0400

THere is one problem though. As you can see I had to put the case as a custom part, as the company you are buying from is not very known and will not show up on PCPartPicker's database. I was only able to find the case on one site. I will include another PCPartPicker link that has the same parts but from and in the UK since I did notice that you put the budget in euros.
Link:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Bmk88d

Hope I helped and feel free to ask any questions

Yes i know, the Case is from a Spanish brand, i forgot that the products are cheaper in US so as u can see, in US, u can build a more powerful Computer with 800$ (compared to the 850$, converted from Euros).

Oxidept · Aug 17, 2014

zeyuanfu :

Yes they are but they are between 40€ and 70€ more expensive (probably due to the Shipping from the Stores) thats why for 850$ the components that i listed are the Best.

Following your Build it will be around 1000$ (converted from Euros)

zeyuanfu · Aug 17, 2014

Oxidept :

Do you have any local stores that sell them?
If not, you might want to reduce the RAM to 4 GB to save some $$$. You also don't need a R9 270X, get a cheaper card like the R7 250/250X/260/260X or try the GTX 750 or its Ti variant.

Oxidept · Aug 17, 2014

zeyuanfu :

Oxidept :

Do you have any local stores that sell them?
If not, you might want to reduce the RAM to 4 GB to save some $$$. You also don't need a R9 270X, get a cheaper card like the R7 250/250X/260/260X or try the GTX 750 or its Ti variant.

Yes i do Have, and its not the "X" version.

The most similar Build to yours that i could find is about 700€ (937$), as you can see, Overprice OP

zeyuanfu · Aug 17, 2014

Oxidept :

zeyuanfu :

Yes i do Have, and its not the "X" version.

The most similar Build to yours that i could find is about 700€ (937$), as you can see, Overprice OP

You could try the mobo Scoutdrago3 suggested and get another Core i5.

Scoutdrago3 · Aug 17, 2014

I just edited my post. Please read for further info regarding which to choose.

zeyuanfu · Aug 17, 2014

Scoutdrago3 :

You have a nice build but I think I can step it up a notch for pretty much the same price. This is definitely a really powerful build and for the money its probably the best you can get for $800.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Case: NOX Coolbay SX ($53.35)
Total: $797.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-17 14:16 EDT-0400

THere is one problem though. As you can see I had to put the case as a custom part, as the company you are buying from is not very known and will not show up on PCPartPicker's database. I was only able to find the case on one site. I will include another PCPartPicker link that has the same parts but from and in the UK since I did notice that you put the budget in euros.
Link:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Bmk88d

Hope I helped and feel free to ask any questions

QUICK EDIT: Just noticed people posted before I got to. He recommended a 760, which a R9 280 would beat. A 770 sadly wouldnt fit in your budget. And a 780 wouldn't either

Also I believe that this card comes with either 2 or 3 games of your choice. I will check for you and see if this card applies for the offer.

@zeyuanfu: Your build is fine but you allowed some parts to be more expensive than they need to be. The extra $20 will not make any difference from the motherboard I recommended. Also the 280 is a lot more powerful than the 660 for only 20 more dollars. And the extra 30 dollars just to get a EVGA PSU which actually has a higher failure rate than XFX PSUs. Its better to just stick with XFX because they sell cheap and high quality PSUs. Not only is the build I recommend cheaper but it is a lot more powerful.

The 280 make A LOT of heat and noise... Also, the XFX only provides 550 watts.

Scoutdrago3 · Aug 17, 2014

The R9 280 only needs 500 to operate fully. So he can even overclock if he liked. Putting in too much voltage he will not even be using would cause higher electricity costs and less efficiency. Also if you believe that the R9 280 is loud and hot then I dont think your ever going to be able to have a card more powerful than a R9 290

. WIth more powerful cards comes more heat and noise. And the heat and noise is not abnormally bad. YOu probably wouldn't even be able to hear the thing when your case is actually closed. And as long as the card stays within safe temps, then hes completely fine.

zeyuanfu · Aug 17, 2014

Scoutdrago3 :

AMD cards emit high noise and heat levels compared to nVidia cards. Some AMD cards overheat to the point they melt or burn.

Scoutdrago3 · Aug 17, 2014

Yeah... if you don't have a fan on it.... I understand you are passionate about nVidia but you need to learn that you cant let your opinions mess with someones computer's quality. I respect both nVidia and AMD but I can tell you right now his best move is to go with the 280. And please don't generalize. I understand there are some "temperature messups" in a lot of the older cards(yes, I'm talking to you, 7990) but AMD has really gotten control over temps and noise. And a WINDFORCE card will keep the card cool no matter what.

@Oxidept: Don't worry, the card doesn't actually get that hot because its a WINDFORCE card(Gigabytes awesome fan cooling) and dont worry about the noise either. The noise will not come out too much of the case so will barely be able to hear it.

zeyuanfu · Aug 17, 2014

Scoutdrago3 :

Yeah... if you don't have a fan on it.... I understand you are passionate about nVidia but you need to learn that you cant let your opinions mess with someones computer's quality. I respect both nVidia and AMD but I can tell you right now his best move is to go with the 280. And please don't generalize. I understand there are some "temperature messups" in a lot of the older cards(yes, I'm talking to you, 7990) but AMD has really gotten control over temps and noise. And a WINDFORCE card will keep the card cool no matter what.

@Oxidept: Don't worry, the card doesn't actually get that hot because its a WINDFORCE card(Gigabytes awesome fan cooling) and dont worry about the noise either. The noise will not come out too much of the case so will barely be able to hear it.

OK... is Gigabyte WINDFORCE the best GPU cooling available for AMD cards?

Scoutdrago3 · Aug 17, 2014

WINDFORCE is among the best. XFX Double Dissipation, Sapphire Tri-X, and Asus CU II(or something like that) are all very good coolers. WINDFORCE is recognized as a very good cooler.

zeyuanfu · Aug 17, 2014

Scoutdrago3 :

Dual-X?
BTW It's Asus DirectCU II, if my memory didn't fail me.

Scoutdrago3 · Aug 17, 2014

I remember it being tri-X:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CEoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2FProduct%2FProduct.aspx%3FItem%3DN82E16814202080&ei=1BrxU5e1HMOcyASOzoCQDg&usg=AFQjCNEZTYgE_UeIQP0XpJbhukMxBcby2A&sig2=20fG3radUa39a2SLRDWqTQ&bvm=bv.73231344,d.aWw

And, yeah, its DirectCU II

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