epicninja said:
I am building a computer for the first time and would appreciate any help with it. Here's my projected build:
Optical drive: Asus drw-24b1st/blk/b/as black
Case: Fractal design define r4 black pearl
Hard drive 1: Samsung 840 Evo mz-7te250bw 250 gb SSD
Hard drive 2: Wd black series wd2003fzex 2tb HDD
Power supply: Corsair jz series hx850w gold (850 w)
Ram: Corsair vengeance pro 16gb 1833mhz
Motherboard: Asus Maximus vii hero
CPU: Intel i7-4790k
Surge protecter: Apc p8vt3 surge protector
Parts I'm planning on getting (not out yet)
Gtx 880
Benq xl2720g monitor
So I have a couple questions
1. Do I have all the parts I need
2. Are the parts I have the best options
2. Are the selected parts compatible/ necessary (assume gtx 780 ti, unless you have info on gtx 880)
3. What's cables, cords and other things do I need to actually build it
4. Do you have any recommendations for keyboard and mouse (preferably not extremely expensive unless you can justify it)
5. Do you have any links to good tutorials
6. Do you have any recommendations on a site to buy them (I'm currently using newegg, but I don't know if other sites give better discounts)
7. Will the case fans keep the parts cool enough if I oc? (Or even just with normal parts)
Well that was more than a couple, but thanks for your time and knowledge
1. Yep.
2. No. I could go into depth but you could either wait for x99 systems and DDR4 to come out or choose x79. Better expandibility due to more PCIE lanes. On z97 the max full speed(16x) you can have is one. x79 can have 2 full speed lanes. My specific mobo(x79, specifics in sig) mobo can do 4 full speed lanes. So in the future when an 880 isnt enough anymore you can throw in a second and be fine. PSU could be better too. Seasonic and XFX are great brands.
2(again I guess/ look at your numbering). As far as my knowledge reaches yes.
3. You really shouldnt need anything except a monitor video cable. PSU will come with a power cord.
4. Corsair K70 if on a budget for keyboard. I just use a cheap full size wireless mouse as i never would use buttons on a gaming one and could never justify wasting the money.
5. Tutorials on building? Look up LinusTechTips on youtube. Pick any of his 45-60 minute videos. Hes a genius.
6. Microcenter in store(they dont ship CPU's) for the CPU/MOBO as they dont upcharge on Intel and often offer free or extremely discounted mobos in a combo deal. Look up their deals on their website. Everything else either Newegg or TigerDirect or NCIX.
7. Always(and i mean always) upgrade case fans or at least add in more. For fans I am a diehard COUGAR enthusiast. But get an aftermarket CPU cooler for cheap. This one if you have the room:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Any more questions just ask. PM or on here.