Comments on first computer build.

x2Awesome · Sep 16, 2014

Can anyone comment on how to make better or anything? Thank you for your response.

1. Cooler master haf x

2. Asus sabertooth 990fx r2.0

3. R9 290x

4. H100i

5. Wd 3tb

6. Evga 1000w

7. G skill Ripjaws ddr3 1866

8. Samsung DVD burner

9. Fx 8350

10. Windows 8.1

byza · Sep 16, 2014

Well you don't need a 1000w PSU for a single card system and if you're making a high end build i'd probably go for intel. What is your budget, location and intended use?

x2Awesome · Sep 16, 2014

I live in USA California and my budget is 1.8k. I was planning to use it for gaming with graphic intensive games and for future games.

grimmjow660 · Sep 16, 2014

x2Awesome :

Yea you're gonna wanna go Intel.

byza · Sep 16, 2014

Yeah definitely Intel. I'll put a build together, you can see if you like it.

byza · Sep 16, 2014

How does this look? It's ready to drop in a second 290x. If you're only going to use a single card build than you can get a cheaper PSU. The new 900 series cards should be officially announced and released soon so it might be worth holding off on the GPU's for a short while to see what happens with prices.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.66 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($204.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($77.32 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($522.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1679.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-16 19:13 EDT-0400

esco_sid · Sep 16, 2014

save yourself some money and get this there is no need for fancy things like water cooling 4 Ghhz cpu will run you anything you want and still can do some OC with 212 Evo. also i would wait for GTX 980 for graphics card.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.93 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.65 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($557.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1586.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-16 19:19 EDT-0400

x2Awesome · Sep 16, 2014

Thank you for your suggestions I will be waiting for the 900 series.

Obnoxious · Sep 16, 2014

How about the following? I have included an Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 processor (which performs similar to the i7-4770) and 16GB RAM, whilst also providing 2x R9 290 4GB in CrossFire.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($247.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($404.19 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($404.19 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1659.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-16 19:29 EDT-0400

I have also selected a solid/reliable power supply (PSU) and included Windows 8.1. The above build should be more than enough for gaming and is much better than your initial build.

If you want to spend less, then I would recommend you still purchase the above build, but reduce the RAM to 8GB and remove one R9 290. I'd still purchase the same PSU if you want to CrossFire in the future, so you won't have to upgrade your PSU again.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($247.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($404.19 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1187.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-16 19:34 EDT-0400

All the best.

byza · Sep 16, 2014

If it is just a gaming rig there isn't much point to the E3-1231 V3. If you want a rendering/editing build on a budget it's a good choice but for gaming the i5 is better. Also don't really need 16gb RAM for gaming either.

Obnoxious · Sep 16, 2014

byza :

If the budget allows, why not include additional performance? My first build is still adequately affordable whilst providing CrossFire support, whereas my second build with no CrossFire and 8GB is the cheapest build in this thread by a long shot; whilst still providing exceptional performance.

byza · Sep 16, 2014

Obnoxious :

The Xeon doesn't add performance to gaming, in fact it has worse performance for gaming. If it was a gaming/editing build it's a great CPU, but for a straight up gaming build i5's are the best choice. I'd even go i5 over the i7 and put the extra $100 to better use. I wasn't trying to put down your build, just highlighting a point about that CPU.

Obnoxious · Sep 16, 2014

byza :

Haha, apologies if my last post seemed as if I came off aggressive. I was in the middle of programming (still am), so I didn't put much effort into my post.

I understand your point haha, but personally, I'd still go with the Xeon. Perhaps I'm biased since I have a Xeon, which seems to easily process all my requirements; and even a few games I've ran, including Watch Dogs.

Anyhow, all the best.

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