Is this a good build?? Please help!!

Ryanh234 · Aug 30, 2014

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($178.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU COOLER: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
MOTHERBOARD: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
MEMORY: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.99 @ Newegg)
STORAGE: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CASE: Aerocool Strike-X One ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.99 @ Amazon)
POWER SUPPLY: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
TOTAL PRICE: ($867.88 w/OS)

PCPartPicker Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ryanh234/saved/8TLFf7

alexb870 · Aug 30, 2014

I personally like Intel better, even though the specs may be slower for the money, they are more reliable. Might go with a CX850W Modular. One more quick recommendation... Buy everything off of amazon... It saves a pant-load on shipping compared to newegg.

tsuneo6 · Aug 30, 2014

alexb870 :

how is intel more reliable? intells high end PCU's are better then AMD's that's a fact, they are also less powerconsuming but not less reliable

Ryanh234 · Aug 30, 2014

alexb870 :

I would like to go with Intel over AMD but sadly they are mostly out of my price range. Also, Thanks for the tip! I do have amazon prime, so it would probably be better that way.

alexb870 · Aug 30, 2014

Ryanh234 :

I couldn't live without Amazon Prime!!! LOL :pt1cable:

I Think you should be good with that AMD setup...

tsuneo6 · Aug 30, 2014

dont forget the hyper evo 212 will block a RAM slot. the hyper evo 212 has a clearance of 37mm, so that means if you want to utilise all 4 AM slots you should look for RAM that doesnt exceed the hight of 37mm or just buy RAM without special coating.
are you also getting case fans? it seems that one comes with an exhaust fan only so it would be good if you could get 2 case fans, one for the front and one for the sidepanel so you get a positive pressure in your case. this is important for your cooling, you want enough air to cool right?

alexb870 · Aug 30, 2014

tsuneo6 :

From my personal experience, AMD has not been successful for me... that's all.

zeyuanfu · Aug 30, 2014

The Core i5-4690K is a bit more expensive, but it's well worth it.

alexb870 · Aug 30, 2014

zeyuanfu :

I agree!

zeyuanfu · Aug 30, 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 ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB ACX Video Card ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.78 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $881.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-30 21:20 EDT-0400

tsuneo6 · Aug 30, 2014

zeyuanfu :

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 ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB ACX Video Card ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.78 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $881.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-30 21:20 EDT-0400

should get low profile RAM for future upgrading as the hyper evo 212 blocks a RAM slot

alexb870 · Aug 30, 2014

zeyuanfu :

I disagree with the motherboard and HDD selection. Go with a Western Digital 1TB HDD and a Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3. Those choices are more reliable...

Ryanh234 · Aug 30, 2014

tsuneo6 :

Would this work? Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition Twin Pack Fan (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RESFR2)

tsuneo6 · Aug 30, 2014

^agree

zeyuanfu · Aug 30, 2014

tsuneo6 :

zeyuanfu :

should get low profile RAM for future upgrading as the hyper evo 212 blocks a RAM slot

The fan on the HS can be slid up about 10 mm.

zeyuanfu · Aug 30, 2014

alexb870 :

There was a website that had a few thousand HDDs and they said that they 'would only get Hitachi drives because of the low rate of failure'. Also, 8-series mobos need a BIOS update before using them with a Haswell Refresh CPU, which the 4690K is based on.

zeyuanfu · Aug 30, 2014

Ryanh234 :

tsuneo6 :

Would this work? Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition Twin Pack Fan (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RESFR2)

They're kind of a ripoff. You can get Noctua fans for less.

tsuneo6 · Aug 30, 2014

zeyuanfu told me that you can shift the fan from the hyper evo 212 up 10 mm, so you can go with the hyper evo 212 after all. I did not know this.

ElectroEvolution · Aug 31, 2014

Get slimmer profile ram. Also, get an SSD.

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