Help With PC Parts

Dan Solo · Sep 26, 2014

I seek the wise counsel of the people of Tom's Hardware on a list of parts.
PC Part Picker Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/danielross/saved/77vD4D

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690k

CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer i30 CO

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866

Storage: 2 x Crucial MX100 512GB SSD

VIdeo Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX

Case: Corsair Carbide Air 540

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Semi-Modular

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1

i7Baby · Sep 26, 2014

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling UCACO-FI30201-GB 74.0 CFM Ball Bearing CPU Cooler ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($172.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($78.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($208.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($208.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: *Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: *Corsair Air 540 Silver ATX Mid Tower Case ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1602.17

eg
change the i30 to a CMhyper 212 evo
Get an ASRock Z97 Extreme 4 or Asus Z97-A mobo per http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/mainstream-gaming-z97-motherboard,3824.html - cheaper too
Get a Seasonic 12Mii 520 cheaper power supply - $67 at Newegg
Get GSkill Sniper ram so it fits under the cooler.

Just use 1 SSD and a HDD or SSHD

wabba · Sep 26, 2014

good build for gaming, dont think you will use the optical drove tho, and windows 7 is better for desktops pc.

Novuake · Sep 26, 2014

Why 2x 512GB SSDs?
A single 240/256GB + 1TB HDD makes so much more sense.

Changes and why :

1. Better CPU cooler at a slightly better price.
2. Cheaper but just as good motherboard.
3. 1 SSD and 1 HDD.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.52 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($138.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($78.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: *Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: *Corsair Air 540 Silver ATX Mid Tower Case ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1287.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-26 03:14 EDT-0400

Things to consider :

A. 750/850W power supply for if you even want to go SLI.

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