Is this build good?

EtDawg · Sep 7, 2014

Hi

I have put together a build and want some feedback on it i.e. will it work? good build etc etc.

Uses: Gaming (Far Cry 4, War Thunder, future games high to max settings), Uni work (Solid works, Visual Studio) and casual use.

if you have suggestions for changes please feel free to post.

My budget is $1500 NZD which is around $1250 USD and cannot afford to go over.

If the build is good I will be looking at getting it this week.

Note:

I live in New Zealand and I am looking at getting parts from Newegg ( recently started shipping to NZ) and Amazon ( if it is free to ship, then I will be getting GPU from here as Newegg doesn't ship items with deals to NZ). These sites have better value than NZ sites as a part from NZ stores costs more than what it would from a US outlet i.e for GPUs slap on at least another $50 to $100 USD making it far more expensive. Therefore, any recommendation's made must be from sites that ship to NZ only. Just because it may be good price in US doesn't mean I can get in NZ stores for same value.

Thanks in advance for feedback

Build:

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=25092252

GPU:

Gigabyte R9 280X GDDR5-3GB DVI-I/HDMI/2xMini DP OC Graphics Card (GV-R928XOC-3GD REV2)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H34J64M/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p147_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=07J1H7VR5452K3K88QAH&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846

Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo & Cooler Master SickleFlow 120mm

http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=1008748 & http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=518922

PSU: Corsair VS650 650W

http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=1502691

Case: Antec One (Black)

http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=1078563

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0

http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=2118649

Total Price:

$1482.90 NZD or $1234 USD

filippi · Sep 7, 2014

This is a very good gaming build from local sites. imho you should consider as a good option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($256.00 @ PC Force)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.00 @ PC Force)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($122.55 @ PC Force)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($90.25 @ PC Force)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.05 @ PC Force)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($401.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($93.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($122.82 @ Aquila Technology)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Mighty Ape)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($141.55 @ PC Force)
Total: $1496.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-07 17:19 NZST+1200

EtDawg · Sep 8, 2014

Damn sorry all, just realised that require password to get into build (had logged into newegg whole time). Here is the build post.

US/NZ Build: Includes Monitor:

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

US Parts:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.60 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($81.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($105.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($289.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $997.54 USD or $1198.70 NZD

NZ Parts

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($93.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Power Supply: Corsair VS650 650W ($86.37)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Mighty Ape)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($29.95 @ Computer Lounge)

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-07 23:41 EDT-0400

Overall US/NZ build: $1448.10 NZD

Is this a good build? Is it compatible?

No operating system required.

EtDawg · Sep 8, 2014

Thanks for feedback filippi. The reason why I was looking to buy from newegg is that it is overall slightly cheaper. I'm trying to keep it pretty tight in terms of the budget and I reckon can get a better build from Newegg than what I would from a NZ store for the same price. Below is basically the same build form NZ stores (slight difference):

NZ Store Build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZJ4dMp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZJ4dMp/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($307.00 @ PC Force)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($44.85 @ PB Technologies)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($243.79 @ PB Technologies)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($128.79 @ PB Technologies)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($90.25 @ PC Force)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.05 @ PC Force)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($410.00 @ PC Force)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($93.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($122.82 @ Aquila Technology)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Mighty Ape)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($29.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Total: $1585.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-08 15:23 NZST+1200

As you can see the US/NZ build is cheaper and slightly better in terms of larger SSD, faster memory and includes monitor. Shipping is also free from Newegg (not sure about Amazon) and if I buy parts as single purchases I do not need to worry about GST on imports.

filippi · Sep 8, 2014

Ok. This is your US build, right?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.60 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($105.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($289.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1031.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-08 12:44 EDT-0400

I think you should consider this instead:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.60 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1037.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-08 13:04 EDT-0400

- Great mobo for oc;
- Good RAM from Newegg. (I dont think you can buy from OutletPC);
- Tri-X is a great cooling solution;
- Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor FTW!

I think you should consider too:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $103.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-08 13:11 EDT-0400

EtDawg · Sep 10, 2014

I've decided to buy in NZ it's less hassle. I like the build you suggested but there are few things that aren't available in NZ. The Gigabyte gaming 5 board isn't available so was wanting to know what board you would recommend. Is the ASUS board I chose a good choice? I was also considering Asrock Extreme 4 board which is $20 NZD cheaper which is better?

Also the seasonic power supply is not available in NZ. I was considering the Antec HCG 620 or the corsair cx 600W or FSP Aurum s 650W. Is there any other types you would suggest?

As for the graphics card, the sapphire card is $420 NZD and was wanting to know if it would be better to go $60 more and get the EVGA GTX 770 2GB card instead

http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=VGAEVG2774&qr=pspy&ref=pricespy

EtDawg · Sep 11, 2014

Hows this?

PCPartPicker part list: http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/p/g4Brpg
Price breakdown by merchant: http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/p/g4Brpg/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.00 @ PC Force)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($44.85 @ PB Technologies)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($224.99 @ Mighty Ape)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($128.79 @ PB Technologies)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.00 @ PC Force)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.00 @ PC Force)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($488.74 @ PB Technologies)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Power Supply: FSP Group 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($137.75 @ PC Force)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Mighty Ape)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($238.00 @ Aquila Technology)
Total: $1880.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-11 16:06 NZST+1200

It actually comes to $1785.99 NZD if i buy from other stores in NZ.

filippi · Sep 11, 2014

ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 is an excellent motherboard! And FSP Aurum 650 is a good psu.
GTX770 is a great gpu for 1080p gaming. As good as R9 280X. Let price be your guide.
An excellent built by all means!
Congrats

EtDawg · Sep 11, 2014

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