Good for the money?

Zackes · Sep 2, 2014

Hello TomsHardware, i'm going to order a computer tomorrow and i wanted to double check my build, get a second opinion. Please be honest

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Rj726h
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Rj726h/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.39 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.28 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($514.49 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-01-A ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050016-RLED 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($20.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050016-RLED 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($20.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1473.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-02 23:01 EDT-0400

tiny voices · Sep 2, 2014

The PSU is low quality. Change it for an XFX650.
What are the uses of this machine going to be?

Zackes · Sep 2, 2014

tiny voices :

Heavy gaming, Ultra settings, with 3 monitors. Also some video editing

tiny voices · Sep 2, 2014

Change the PSU as I stated. Also a single 780 is not enough to max games across three 1080p monitors. You would need two.

Zackes · Sep 2, 2014

tiny voices :

Sorry, mis typed there, i meant a single 24 inch asus 144 hz monitor and 2 lower quality monitors for webpages and stuff while i game on the single. And i can't seem to find the XFX anywhere? Mind explaining how the 750 is not quality?

tiny voices · Sep 2, 2014

The CX units use junk capacitors and fail easily. VERY well known and documented problem.

For that monitor a single 780 will be fine.

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-PRO650W-Edition-Bronze-Certified/dp/B0045L5LGI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409714125&sr=8-1&keywords=xfx+650 this is the PSU you want.

i7Baby · Sep 2, 2014

Try -

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme II 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($439.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($20.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1499.85

Zackes · Sep 2, 2014

i7Baby :

Try -

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme II 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($439.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($20.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1499.85

what are the benefits of this build over the one i picked out?

tiny voices · Sep 2, 2014

Nothing really. He just included a liquid cooler you don't need.

the only better thing is really the PSU.

The case is a bit better alot.

I strongly recommend windows 8.1

Zackes · Sep 2, 2014

tiny voices :

thanks 4 the help dude

i7Baby · Sep 3, 2014

The cpu, mobo and psu are better. The gpu is as good but cheaper. The h100i is recommended for an i7. CM 212 evo are OK for i5.

tiny voices · Sep 3, 2014

I do not recommend the h100i for anything as a better air cooler can be had for less money, and will be quieter.

The CPU is the Devil's canyon refresh so it is "better" in the sense that thermally it is better for overclocking, but performance wise there is no difference. I agree that the 4790k is the way to go.

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