Tell me why this build sucks bet you can't

Bobtheblowfish · Oct 17, 2014

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/nCTqwP

It's primary use is for Adobe Creative Cloud editing programs and single monitor 1080p Ultra settings gaming for games such as The Witcher III, Battlefield Hardline, Rainbow Six Siege, Farcry 4 and newer tripple A titles. If you can improve it by lowering the budget and making it better than do it. bet you can't.

CPU

Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
$358.78

Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
$154.79

G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
$164.99

Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
$119.99 -$10.00

Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
$89.99

MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card
$407.95

Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case
$0.00 (Purchased)

Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
$89.99

Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer
$17.99

Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
$96.99

Total: $1736.40

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Corsair K95 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard

jimthenagual · Oct 17, 2014

Very nice build. They only thing I would change is the PSU. It's not a terrible one, but it doesn't really match the level of the system you are building. The CX lineup specifically isn't really designed for a system that will be overclocked. Plus you can get a higher quality one for not much more money, so why not.

If you want to stick with Corsair, look to the AX / AXi series, HXi Series, GS series (GS600 / GS800), HX / HX v2 series, RM 450 / 550 / 650w models (Made by Channel Well Technology), TX / TXM series

Use this list to help you choose a PSU:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Bobtheblowfish · Oct 17, 2014

I was recommended that PSU by multiple users on here and other sites. Also not planning to OC for about a year or two. Also my Cpu is quite above the average CPU to run the GPU so I shouldn't need to OC it for a while.

ImDaBaron · Oct 17, 2014

Pick a better PSU...especially for how much money your putting into the rest of the build. Try EVGA Supernova.

jimthenagual · Oct 17, 2014

Bobtheblowfish :

It's an average PSU designed for an average build. Just saying, I don't think it matches the level of the build you are putting together. You're spending $400 on a beautiful GPU, it deserves a better PSU than the CX lineup. Other than that, very very nice system.

aks_1337 · Oct 17, 2014

Better build specs, saving between $50-100:

+You can OC the GPU so the clock speed matches the one you've chosen
+Better RAM, cheaper & matches colour scheme
+Better PSU (TX series)
+Cheaper optical drive, does the same job
+Cheaper HDD, same company

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($358.78 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.79 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($152.78 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Toshiba Product Series DT01ACA 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card ($369.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.32 @ DirectCanada)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($103.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($209.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1671.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 17:38 EDT-0400

ImDaBaron · Oct 17, 2014

It's overkill but better than what you've listed so far

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438017

Deleted member 217926 · Oct 17, 2014

The Corsair CX line are budget units designed for budget builds. They use cheap, Chinese capacitors that die early when stressed. You want tier 1 or 2 on this list.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Haswell's IMC will benefit from higher speed memory. I would use DDR3 2133 cas 9 at minimum.

An overclocking capable CPU and motherboard and no aftermarket CPU cooling?

iam2thecrowe · Oct 17, 2014

The psu is just fine for that build. It does use lower quality components inside and therefore may not last as long as some others, but it will power that system without an issue. You could just use a 600/650w psu with that build and get a higher quality one though. http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-tp750c you can get that for a couple extra $$ and still have 750w.
oooh, and just saw this one http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-power-supply-pstpg0650mpcgus1 i know some people will say thermaltake make average psu's, but the toughpower series has always been good, and this one looks cool.

Deleted member 217926 · Oct 17, 2014

That build needs a 500w power supply at most.

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

That Thermalcrap is an older CWT design that is no better than a Corsair CX.

$89 will get you this excellent XFX Xtr 80 Plus Gold fully modular unit based on the Seasonic G series.

http://www.ncix.com/detail/xfx-xtr-series-550w-80-ba-92830.htm?affiliateid=7474144

Bobtheblowfish · Oct 17, 2014

aks_1337 :

Better build specs, saving between $50-100:

+You can OC the GPU so the clock speed matches the one you've chosen
+Better RAM, cheaper & matches colour scheme
+Better PSU (TX series)
+Cheaper optical drive, does the same job
+Cheaper HDD, same company

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($358.78 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.79 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($152.78 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Toshiba Product Series DT01ACA 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card ($369.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.32 @ DirectCanada)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($103.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($209.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1671.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 17:38 EDT-0400

Thank you. Will take that into consideration. My main concern is the EVGA GTX970 I've seen nothing but criticism and outperforming competitors.

logainofhades · Oct 17, 2014

Better power supply, lower latency ram, aftermarket cooling in order to overclock, motherboard with better audio solution. Less expensive keyboard, with same switch type.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($358.78 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($165.97 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($82.99 @ Canada Computers)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($17.09 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($103.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($117.06 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1631.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 18:26 EDT-0400

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