Help me keep this build under $800(if possible)

IcyRhythms · Sep 5, 2014

I'm a little undecided on the motherboard and PSU, but I'm certain on the following:

4790K
Hyper 212 EVO
GSkill Sniper Series 16GB RAM
Arctic Silver
Corsair 550D

I'll be moving over my GTX 4GB 770, Sound Blaster Z sound card, 3 SSD's, and MAYBE my two mechnical drives from my current machine.

I'm looking to try and keep this under $800 if possible. Again, I still haven't decided on a mobo or PSU because I'm having a hard time finding things that are of good quality while keeping it cheap. I will never SLI(just prefer the single card solution)and I will probably OC the CPU to 4.4-4.8 down the road. I would also prefer a modular PSU. Cable management reasons(obviously)and I'm looking for a mobo that will be able to handle all that I will be buying as well as what I'll be moving over. Hope this helps someone help me.

Hopsin4444 · Sep 5, 2014

your case is pretty expencive
and you dont need 16gb ram for gaming-- use 8gb

and if you want to cut more so change the cpu to a i5 4690/k

for the mobo if you are using the 4690 go with the Z87-G45 GAMING

zeyuanfu · Sep 5, 2014

IcyRhythms :

I'm a little undecided on the motherboard and PSU, but I'm certain on the following:

4790K
Hyper 212 EVO
GSkill Sniper Series 16GB RAM
Arctic Silver
Corsair 550D

I'll be moving over my GTX 4GB 770, Sound Blaster Z sound card, 3 SSD's, and MAYBE my two mechnical drives from my current machine.

I'm looking to try and keep this under $800 if possible. Again, I still haven't decided on a mobo or PSU because I'm having a hard time finding things that are of good quality while keeping it cheap. I will never SLI(just prefer the single card solution)and I will probably OC the CPU to 4.4-4.8 down the road. I would also prefer a modular PSU. Cable management reasons(obviously)and I'm looking for a mobo that will be able to handle all that I will be buying as well as what I'll be moving over. Hope this helps someone help me.

I would recommend the Asus Z97-A and the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2.

zeyuanfu · Sep 5, 2014

I would suggest something along the lines of the CM HAF 912 for the case and the cheapest 8 GB of G.SKILL Ripjaws X you can find.

IcyRhythms · Sep 5, 2014

Hopsin4444 :

I should have mentioned that I also render a lot of video. I use for my YT channel and every now and then I stream on Twitch.

zeyuanfu · Sep 5, 2014

IcyRhythms :

I would still recommend the 4690K as I don't really think you'll need 4 cores, 8 threads and 8 MB of cache? The ONLY difference between that and the 4690K is that the 4690K has 4 threads and 2 MB less cache. I really don't think the 4790K isn't worth the extra 100$ that can be put towards better parts.

IcyRhythms · Sep 5, 2014

zeyuanfu :

IcyRhythms :

I would still recommend the 4690K as I don't really think you'll need 4 cores, 8 threads and 8 MB of cache? The ONLY difference between that and the 4690K is that the 4690K has 4 threads and 2 MB less cache. I really don't think the 4790K isn't worth the extra 100$ that can be put towards better parts.

I may do just that. Now to figure out which better parts lol

zeyuanfu · Sep 5, 2014

Check my first post?

IcyRhythms · Sep 5, 2014

zeyuanfu :

Yeah, I actually did add those. I'm still at Around $730 for everything. Maybe a MX100 128GB SSD for a cherry on top?

zeyuanfu · Sep 5, 2014

IcyRhythms :

You WILL eat through 128 GB FAST, especially if you have lots of programs. Go for at least 240GB or 512 GB.

IcyRhythms · Sep 5, 2014

zeyuanfu :

What if I just use it for the OS? I already have two Samsung Pro Series both at 256.

zeyuanfu · Sep 5, 2014

If you JBOD or RAID 0 the 2 SSDs, you'll be fine.

IcyRhythms · Sep 5, 2014

zeyuanfu :

Just so I'm clear, the Asus Z97-A will handle my 770 and the Sound Blaster Z card with no issues?

edit

I decided on this RAM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231689

Hopefully I can use the Hyper 212 EVO without an issue. Those look like they may be a little high.

zeyuanfu · Sep 6, 2014

The sound card and the GPU will all fit because the Z97-A has a lot of PCI-E slots
Nice RAM choice! 2133/CL9 will be fast, but not noticeable, sadly.
The fan clips on the 2112 EVO can be slid up 10-20 mm for extra RAM clearance.

IcyRhythms · Sep 6, 2014

zeyuanfu :

Thanks again! You've been very helpful

zeyuanfu · Sep 6, 2014

No problem!

IcyRhythms · Sep 6, 2014

zeyuanfu :

One thing I wanted to ask. Do you feel more games will begin to take advantage of more cores/threads in the next two or three years?

zeyuanfu · Sep 6, 2014

Of course! Before, games only used 1 core. Look at now!

IcyRhythms · Sep 6, 2014

More and more developers are saying if you're going to PC game, spend more on the GPU. I'm with that. My next card will be something 980 or better.

zeyuanfu · Sep 6, 2014

We'll see! If you have any problems, PM me and we'll sort'em out

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