Planning on Parts for Build - Need Help!

Baklou · Sep 6, 2014

So, basically, I'm going to make my first computer. I know how everything works and I have a list of all the parts I think I will purchase. The problem is, because this is my first build, I'm not sure if this will work together, or if it has enough cooling, or if it's good for playing games and working. The parts I have are:

HDD- http://www.bestbuy.com/site/wd-mainstream-1tb-internal-serial-ata-hard-drive-for-desktops/9312067.p?id=1219011388237&skuId=9312067

RAM- http://www.frys.com/product/6898106?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

GPU- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487024&cm_re=gtx_750_ti-_-14-487-024-_-Product

CPU- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=19-117-372

WiFi Card- http://www.bestbuy.com/site/rosewill-ieee-802-11n-wi-fi-adapter-for-computer/1305803389.p?id=mp1305803389&skuId=1305803389&st=wifi%20card&cp=1&lp=3#tab=buyingOptions

Monitor- http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-21-5-led-hd-monitor/5818083.p?id=1219159698849&skuId=5818083&st=monitor&cp=1&lp=11

Keyboard- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823201048

Optical Drive- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129071&cm_re=blu_ray-_-27-129-071-_-Product

Mother Board- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-157-505

Case- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147184

PSU- http://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-600w-cx600-atx-power-supply-80-pwr-plus-bronze-cp-9020048-us/1305634884.p?id=mp1305634884&skuId=1305634884&st=power%20supply&cp=10&lp=7#tab=buyingOptions

I just need to know if it will work and if you have any suggestions that would be greatly appreciated.

RazerZ · Sep 6, 2014

Rather than having ten different links to click through for each part, it would be a lot easier on us if you could organize your build on this website:

pcpartpicker.com

and post back.

Baklou · Sep 6, 2014

RazerZ :

I have tried that but the website doesn't have all my parts.

jimthenagual · Sep 6, 2014

Hey there, welcome to Tom's!

Here's what I'm thinking
-switch to two sticks of 4Gb ram instead of one stick of 8Gb. This will allow your motherboard to run in dual channel mode, it's a performance gain.
-The PSU is overkill for that graphics card, you only need about 400-450W. This one would be a good fit.
-The graphics card you are looking at will have a hard time on today's newest titles like BF4 @ 1920x1080. You will be turning down the graphics settings to medium or so to get good frame rates. I'd consider a cheaper cpu/motherboard combo in order to allow you to upgrade the GPU (which in turn will also require a higher PSU than the one I just recommended).

Baklou · Sep 6, 2014

RazerZ :

RazerZ, this is the best I could do. It is all the parts except the hard drive and the memory.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Baklou/saved/2qKKHx

Baklou · Sep 6, 2014

jimthenagual :

Thank you for the reply. For the GPU, I am definitely looking for Nvidia GeForce. But what graphics card would be a good one?

jimthenagual · Sep 6, 2014

What games are you hoping to play? I see your monitor is 1920x1080. If you are wanting to play today's most demanding games on high/ultra settings, you'll want to get a minimum gtx770 ($300). But everyone has a budget. If you can't afford to go higher, maybe the gtx 760 ($200). It can handle that type of game quite well on high settings.

Baklou · Sep 6, 2014

jimthenagual :

The graphics don't have to be up to the maximum, but I am hoping to play some more recent games. I am looking for some memory now, what would be a good brand and price range?

olsaltydog · Sep 6, 2014

I will also suggest to save a few bucks for other parts, not getting that pioneer optical and go for the LG UH12N, its a couple of bucks less but has been a good choice.

olsaltydog · Sep 6, 2014

Before I forget, if you are planning on gaming I would forgo the wireless card, save a few extra bucks and just use LAN, faster and more reliable.

jimthenagual · Sep 6, 2014

These would be good
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl8d8gbxm

RazerZ · Sep 6, 2014

Here's what I would do:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($117.00 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.83 @ NCIX US)
Total: $861.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-06 18:57 EDT-0400

It should fit your budget. Tell me if it needs to be higher or lower, or if it's okay.

You could save some money if you can do with blue ray or wifi, and put that money saved into a better graphics card.

jimthenagual · Sep 6, 2014

Nice build RazerZ, +1

Baklou · Sep 6, 2014

jimthenagual :

Those are good, I will add them to the pcpartpicker.com list.
Also, I have a question. What is the CAS latency?

jimthenagual · Sep 6, 2014

CAS latency in simple terms is how long it takes the ram to respond when asked to do something. The lower the CAS latency the better.

Baklou · Sep 6, 2014

jimthenagual :

Then what is the timing? It looks similar but it has 4 numbers. Also, new link is http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Baklou/saved/HvzhP6

EDIT: I just noticed the memory supports LGA1155, but I use LGA1150

jimthenagual · Sep 6, 2014

Here is a good write up on ram timings.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Understanding-RAM-Timings/26

RazerZ · Sep 6, 2014

Baklou :

As long as it's DDR3 ram it will work with any modern motherboard.

Baklou · Sep 6, 2014

RazerZ :

Here's what I would do:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($117.00 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.83 @ NCIX US)
Total: $861.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-06 18:57 EDT-0400

It should fit your budget. Tell me if it needs to be higher or lower, or if it's okay.

You could save some money if you can do with blue ray or wifi, and put that money saved into a better graphics card.

I haven't looked at the parts yet, but I know that I chose certain parts because of other features. For example, my monitor is LED 1920 by 1080, and has build in speakers. The keyboard is really that important, it will most likely be temporary anyway.

Baklou · Sep 6, 2014

jimthenagual :

How would RazerZ's hard drive compare to mine?

RazerZ · Sep 6, 2014

Baklou :

RazerZ :

I haven't looked at the parts yet, but I know that I chose certain parts because of other features. For example, my monitor is LED 1920 by 1080, and has build in speakers. The keyboard is really that important, it will most likely be temporary anyway.

I tried to find the best deals I can when I post pc builds. Ex: The monitor I posted is slightly larger and has a great IPS display. It's also cheaper, so with the savings from the monitor you can get a decent pair of speakers to pair with it, which would be much better than any speakers built into a monitor.

If you have questions on any part of the build just ask.

Baklou · Sep 6, 2014

RazerZ :

Baklou :

I tried to find the best deals I can when I post pc builds. Ex: The monitor I posted is slightly larger and has a great IPS display. It's also cheaper, so with the savings from the monitor you can get a decent pair of speakers to pair with it, which would be much better than any speakers built into a monitor.

If you have questions on any part of the build just ask.

How would your keyboard compare with mine? I don't care about the mouse, I already own one (R.A.T. 7)

jimthenagual · Sep 6, 2014

Baklou :

It'll depend on who you ask. Some like WD some like Seagate. I personally went with Seagate on my system.

RazerZ · Sep 6, 2014

Baklou :

RazerZ :

Baklou :

I tried to find the best deals I can when I post pc builds. Ex: The monitor I posted is slightly larger and has a great IPS display. It's also cheaper, so with the savings from the monitor you can get a decent pair of speakers to pair with it, which would be much better than any speakers built into a monitor.

If you have questions on any part of the build just ask.

How would your keyboard compare with mine? I don't care about the mouse, I already own one (R.A.T. 7)

Not much to compare here... it's a basic keyboard with red led back-lighting. If it's temporary you might as well pick up a cheap V7 keyboard or something similar off amazon for around seven bucks.

Baklou · Sep 6, 2014

RazerZ :

Baklou :

RazerZ :

How would your keyboard compare with mine? I don't care about the mouse, I already own one (R.A.T. 7)

Not much to compare here... it's a basic keyboard with red led back-lighting. If it's temporary you might as well pick up a cheap V7 keyboard or something similar off amazon for around seven bucks.

What about this for the power supply?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

I'm going to need 500 watts if I'm going to upgrade the GPU, right?

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