First attempt at building a PC

TristanSperanza · Sep 9, 2014

It will be used heavily for gaming. The budget is a bit flexible but I don't want to go too much higher.

Update: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dhgnXL

Changed it around after advice and browsing a few other threads.

850 PSU is so that I don't have to worry about it when I want another GPU.
Unfortunately I can't wait for the 900 series because it has to be finished in about a months time at the latest.

I also am a lot more familiar with NVIDIA software, and so would like to stick to it.

Any help would be much appreciated.

lightcloud · Sep 9, 2014

Don't get a 1333MHz RAM, get at least 1600MHZ but I would actually recommend going with 1866MHz or more.

Ch age the HDD to a Seagate Barracuda.

I have heard many reviews that the stock cooler that comes with the i7-4790K has temperature pretty high when playing games at about 70°C or so. But maybe a get a cheap CM Hyper 212 Evo.

Get a PSU from Tier 1 or 2 with that build of yours.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Jacob McIntosh · Sep 9, 2014

Here's a much more powerful gaming build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($164.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE4-GP 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1273.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-09 07:18 EDT-0400

-i5 4690K cpu with a great CPU cooler for moderate OC (if you OC) that's quiet and keeps temps down
-strong MSI motherboard with all black PCB
-16GB of 1866 RAM
-2TB hard drive with 128gb SSD
-Awesomely powerful R9 290
-Same case and PSU as you had before

Dawis67_AE · Sep 9, 2014

I wouldnt get that good Motheboard and i would use that money on CPU cooler as on 4970k u will need it. Also with 4790k i recommend minimum GTX 770. If i was you i would get upcomming Nvidia gtx 980 or 970.

I recommend
MoBo: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gaming5
CPU Cooler: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd15 (will also work for Overclocking)
GPU (optional but recommended): http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42776kr

Jacob McIntosh · Sep 9, 2014

**UPDATE**

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($164.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE4-GP 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1263.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-09 07:21 EDT-0400

I saw that the PSU was $100, so here's a cheaper, and better quality unit, from XFX.

Dawis67_AE · Sep 9, 2014

Jacob McIntosh :

Here's a much more powerful gaming build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($164.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE4-GP 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1273.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-09 07:18 EDT-0400

-i5 4690K cpu with a great CPU cooler for moderate OC (if you OC) that's quiet and keeps temps down
-strong MSI motherboard with all black PCB
-16GB of 1866 RAM
-2TB hard drive with 128gb SSD
-Awesomely powerful R9 290
-Same case and PSU as you had before

If you suggest R9 290 then i recommend waiting for GTX 970. Much better.

lightcloud · Sep 9, 2014

^+1 in a few days time the 900 series will be an absolutely beast. I am also waiting.

SessouXFX · Sep 9, 2014

TristanSperanza :

You can get a i5-4690k and still do fine in gaming. It's not necessary to have an i7 when gaming is your only concern. And always get a good CPU cooler, even if you're not overclocking. Stock coolers aren't all the reliable.

Jacob McIntosh · Sep 9, 2014

lightcloud :

Oh 900 comes out in a few days? Cool. Then definitely wait for those cards.

TristanSperanza · Sep 9, 2014

Thanks for all the advice so far!

Here's what it's looking like now: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dhgnXL

Jacob McIntosh · Sep 9, 2014

You posted the same permalink.

lightcloud · Sep 9, 2014

For gaming purposes get the i5-4690K and a 1866MHz RAM. If it is not for gaming stay with that CPU and RAM.

Save some money and go with the Corsair H100i, it is as good for a cheaper price.

Why get a GTX 760 4GB, don't even bother 4GB for gaming. Get the GTX 770 and it will play most current games maxed out. Battlefield will get you a consistent 60+FPS.

Change the PSU to either a Tier 1-2 PSU. Here's the list to assist you out.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

TristanSperanza · Sep 9, 2014

lightcloud :

Corsair HX series is listed under tier 2, or am I mixing something up?

I've changed the cooler, gpu and cpu. Would 2133MHz RAM be bad for gaming? Or just unnecessary?

lightcloud · Sep 9, 2014

Sorry got mixed up with the PSU. Stay with it.

No 2133MHz will not effect gaming experience but it's not really needed but if you can afford it then go for it.

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