never build one before need advice on if this will be good. this is like my max budget

hunterfluharty · Oct 17, 2014

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.03 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-K/CSM ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Constellation ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card ($359.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.50 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: LG 23MP55HQ-P 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ B&H)
Sound Card: Encore ENM232-6VIA 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($30.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($7.59 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Etekcity Scroll X1 M555 Wired Optical Mouse ($16.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $1339.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

I'm basically just wanting something that isn't gonna break on me but if you see something I don't need point it out. I'm looking at playing bf4 in ultra 1080p and I don't figure it would be to to hard to build it myself. Any tips or advice is welcomed

viewtyjoe · Oct 17, 2014

Get a 970 instead of a 290X if you can find one. Sound card's pretty pointless for probably 95% of users and that's a free $20 off, and the extra case fan is probably not necessary.

tiny voices · Oct 17, 2014

Agree on the 970 and ditching the sound card. The motherboard has BETTER sound.

Change the PSU to an Antec, XFX, Seasonic, EVGA (B2, P2, G2) unit.

hunterfluharty · Oct 17, 2014

On notebookcheck the r9 290x is getting way better results on bf4 on ultra, so I'm gonna keep it. But changing the soundcard, case fan, and psu I'm down to 1314.46. Will I ever need to overclock in order to yield good results with this desktop? And is there anything else I'll need to build it.

tiny voices · Oct 17, 2014

You do not need to overclock. It is a hobby, more than it is for performance.

You ditched the sound card completely right? What PSU did you go with?

hunterfluharty · Oct 17, 2014

Yes I ditched it completely. I went with the Antec EarthWatts Green 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply. And also is there like any hidden things I'll need to build this besides screwdrivers and zipties. Will it run like any other high end pc?

tiny voices · Oct 17, 2014

It will run just fine You do not need anything else.

hunterfluharty · Oct 17, 2014

And also will I need something specific for usb ports, or will that come with the case?

tiny voices · Oct 17, 2014

What do you mean? The case USB ports just connect to the motherboard.

hunterfluharty · Oct 17, 2014

I wasn't quite sure if the case would have them or if I'd have to get something to put in the case for them. I appreciate all the help.

tiny voices · Oct 17, 2014

The case comes with the attached to the front panel.

Always glad to help!

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