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New Build With Intel Core i5-4690 - Need help

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October 15, 2014 4:09:47 AM

What do you think of this build?

I'm using it for general use, gaming and graphic design programs (adobe),
The SSD I'm using to run the windows op and the other for storage

I'm keeping it at around $1,200 max (AUD) I don't want to skimp on parts for example I understand I could get a cheaper power supply but I want to keep it as is and same deal with the case (Looks nice)

I'm sticking with the I5 and making it around that, not upping it into the I7 or Xeon and I'm not going with AMD (nothing against it I just have the option to upgrade easier with intel)



Questions:


I'm not sure if I'll overclock it but if I do will I need an extra fan?

Will this build work without bottlenecking?

Would it be wise to fill out all my ram slots? (eg. 4x 2gb DDR3-1600)

Are there any extras I could do with?




PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card ($205.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.21 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ Centre Com)
Total: $1180.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-15 21:54 EST+1100

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October 15, 2014 4:25:04 AM

The CPU is overly strong compared to the GPU. Try -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($255.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.00 @ Scorptec)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($105.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($289.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ Centre Com)
Total: $1174.00
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October 15, 2014 4:28:48 AM

Here goes:
- If you will overclock, you need a Z97 motherboard, and a CPU cooler, since the stock one is not recommended for OC-ing.
- The 750TI is pretty low-tier if you compare it with the rest of your build.
- Go with 2x4GB RAM, because you will have the free slors in the guture if you want to add more.

If you will not OC, drop the K version CPU for a regular one, and try to get some more of your budget towards a better GPU. Based on prices an R9 280x, GTX 770 or GTX 970 would be a good choice.
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5 minutes ago

You can easily upgrade your video card I would say at least a gtx 760, and if you need to overclock your cpu I would recommend a good cpu cooler.

I don't think you should overclock your cpu, it is very powerful and the only thing bottlenecking you is the gtx 750ti.
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