Help Me Choose Parts (newbie)!

csnoob · Oct 14, 2014

(Note: This is the first time I will attempt to build a PC on my own)

I am big trouble finding some parts for my new build and I thought I shared it here so maybe someone kind enough will give me a hand...

CPU: Intel i7 4790k 4GHz
Ram : 2 x Kingston HyperX Fury
GPU : Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970
Storage : 1 x Samsung 840 EVO-Series + 1 x Seagate Barracuda Internal Bare Drive ST1000DM004
Optical Drive : Asus Optical Drive (some amazon stuff)
Speakers : AmazonBasics PC Speakers
Cooler : Hyper 212 EVO

Now these are the parts I really have no idea about and I would really appreciate anyone who can share any tips/info about them.

Motherboard : (All I want it to have is DDR3, some USB 3.0 ports and to be compatible with my CPU/RAM)

Power Supply Unit : (I don't really know what I need here)

Case : I have found some decent cases but I am so afraid they won't actually fit all that stuff...
InWIN G7 BLACK GAMING CASE
CORSAIR CARBIDE SERIES™ 200R COMPACT GAMING CASE
Cooler Master Silencio 550
CORSAIR CARBIDE SERIES™ 300R COMPACT GAMING CASE
Fractal Design Define R4 PC Case
CORSAIR OBSIDIAN SERIES™ 750D FULL TOWER CASE

Cables? Will I need any extra cables whatsoever?

(Also I would like to note that I plan on having 2 monitors.)

ANY help / tips / information / suggestions will be much appreciated!!!!

zeyuanfu · Oct 17, 2014

These parts would be very good for a bit over 1100$:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.03 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($345.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1182.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 16:08 EDT-0400
The Asus Z97-A has all you want, and is THE BEST board under 140$, 150$ and possibly under 160$.
The PSU in the list is an 80+ Gold unit with 750 watts, so SLI is possible and it's very efficient
The case is a very good case
You won't be needing any more cables as the ones you need are already provided.
If you ened a more budget-oriented build, let me know.

logainofhades · Oct 17, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.00 @ NCIX US)
Total: $344.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 16:13 EDT-0400

zeyuanfu · Oct 17, 2014

The Gaming 5 has Killer LAN, which is one of the worst as it uses an absurd amount or CPU usage.

logainofhades · Oct 17, 2014

zeyuanfu :

Proof of that one? Never heard any such thing. I didn't pick it for the killer lan anyway, but for the better quality audio.

zeyuanfu · Oct 17, 2014

It's less CPU utilization that gives Intel the edge, really.
Said by cadaveca:http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/intel-nic-network-interface-controller-vs-killer-e2200.200606/

http://rog.asus.com/312772014/labels/guides/tried-and-tested-why-intel-ethernet-is-still-better-for-gaming/

Unless OP is an audiophile, he/she probably won't notice any differences or maybe just a bit.

logainofhades · Oct 17, 2014

Also Asus has horrible customer support.

RazerZ · Oct 17, 2014

Killer NIC is a gimmick.

There will be no noticeable difference between the two.

zeyuanfu · Oct 17, 2014

RazerZ :

Favoring Intel LAN or Killer LAN?

logainofhades · Oct 17, 2014

RazerZ :

Yea I didn't care either way about whether it was a Killer, Realtek, or an Intel NIC. Asus's poor customer service, and the better audio made the Gigabyte worth the extra $7, imo.

csnoob · Oct 17, 2014

@zeyuanfu I have decided on the first parts on my thread and my budget is ~1800$ . I definitely want to go for 16GB Ram as I'm going to have 2 monitors and will run heavy programs.
Also I'm going for the i7 100%.

But why Evga and not Gigabyte for the GPU? What's the difference?
Thank you for your help!

I'll post tomorrow with the motherboard I was thinking of getting and the case. Hope you're (anyone who can give me advice) here.

logainofhades · Oct 17, 2014

Gigabyte makes awesome motherboards, the quality of their GPU's is not as good.

RazerZ · Oct 17, 2014

zeyuanfu :

I don't have any brand preference, unless it's for a case/psu. I go with the most I can get for my money at the time.

I meant to say there will be no noticeable difference.

zeyuanfu · Oct 17, 2014

OK, but I still prefer Intel...
What will you be doing, OP? If it's not rendering/editing/HEAVY gaming, I think everyone else on this thread will agree with me that an i7 isn't needed. You can put the 100$ toward something else, like a better case or good peripherals.

zeyuanfu · Oct 17, 2014

RazerZ :

zeyuanfu :

I don't have any brand preference, unless it's for a case/psu. I go with the most I can get for my money at the time.

I meant to say there will be no noticeable difference.

What case(s) do you prefer?

logainofhades · Oct 17, 2014

zeyuanfu :

Nah, I say skip the overclocking an use a Xeon 1231v3 instead.

zeyuanfu · Oct 17, 2014

I never mentioned overclocking...
You DO agree that an i7 isn't needed if OP won't do any of the things I listed above, right?

logainofhades · Oct 17, 2014

zeyuanfu :

OP chose a 4790k and your build earlier had a 4690k. A K series chip implies overclocking.

zeyuanfu · Oct 17, 2014

Ohh, subtle, didn't notice.

A Xeon wouldn't be needed if all OP does is go on the Internet, but then, having an 1800$ budget is a bit too much for that

csnoob · Oct 17, 2014

zeyuanfu :

I intend to use my PC for video rendering (not heavy thought) and I also intend to use some heavy programs and play some games (yes, these games are heavy too

)

Here is my current build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZjnNBm

I definitely want to go for an i7, I have a budget of $1800 so it's affordable!

RazerZ · Oct 17, 2014

zeyuanfu :

For ~$100 the Phanteks Enthoo Pro would be my personal preference.

csnoob · Oct 17, 2014

logainofhades :

Strange as it may see, this will be my first build so I seriously doubt I'll attempt to overclock anything...

csnoob · Oct 17, 2014

logainofhades :

Can you recommend me any Xeon processor within the price range of the i74970k? (No idea how much a decent xeon processor costs)

csnoob · Oct 17, 2014

logainofhades :

Should I go for this motherboard?
Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150
Will it fit the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 Video Card since that card is pretty big.

BTW I would very much appreciate if you could recomend a GPU out of all the 970GTXs, so many models, I'm spoiled for choice...

RazerZ · Oct 17, 2014

Get a Xeon 1231 V3. Should be around $250.

Any PCIEx16 graphics card can fit on any LGA 1150 motherboard , it's the question of whether or not the case will fit the card.

GTX 970... lots of good choices. The Zotac AMP! Extreme version is the best and also most expensive 970 out there.

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