I'm getting ready to build a new computer. Primary function will be gaming, but to be honest, I have less and less time for gaming these days (work, kids, wife, life). I'd still like something fast and able to game on the rare occasion that I get the time. Anyways, I'm looking for a sanity check on the components I have chosen and for a bit of advice where I can't decide what to choose.
Build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MNXzCJ
Rundown and questions:
i5-4590 --> Looks like I can probably get my hands on an i5-4590K for only $10 more.... so if that is still the case when I go to order, I'll probably do that.
Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX
8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600 (2x4GB)
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" SSD --> I have tons of old school 3.5" drives for data storage. Super excited about getting my first SSD.
EVGA GeForce GTX 760 --> Not sure if I should go for the GTX 770. Looks like it's around $50 more. Any advice/ opinions here would be appreciated.
BitFenix Prodigy M MicroATX Case --> I was also considering the BitFenix Phenom M or Corsair 350D. I kind of liked the Prodigy M look though. Not sure how quite the included fans are though. Any advice/ opinions here would be appreciated. I'm looking for something small, quite, and not crazy looking.
SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Semi-modular ATX PS
Win 8.1 64bit
I'm also wondering if the stock cooler on the CPU is going to be okay, or if I should be looking for something after market. I've been seeing a bunch of closed loop CPU coolers, like the Corsair H55, but not sure which ones are good and quiet.
I'm also looking for some advice on quite fans. I want this computer to be as quite as possible. I get really tired of hearing my wife complain about how noisy my previous builds are (I really don't think they are noisy at all). Not really looking to go full water cooled though.
Last question is on optical media drives. I'm thinking it would be nice to have one for installing windows and burning the occasional DVD or CD. What's a well accepted tried and true optical drive? I don't need anything fancy, but something that is going to be quick would be nice.
Thanks for any advice that you have to offer!!
Update - O yeah, a sanity check would be great too. Something like, "You're crazy, only an idiot would get that part" Thanks!
Build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MNXzCJ
Rundown and questions:
i5-4590 --> Looks like I can probably get my hands on an i5-4590K for only $10 more.... so if that is still the case when I go to order, I'll probably do that.
Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX
8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600 (2x4GB)
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" SSD --> I have tons of old school 3.5" drives for data storage. Super excited about getting my first SSD.
EVGA GeForce GTX 760 --> Not sure if I should go for the GTX 770. Looks like it's around $50 more. Any advice/ opinions here would be appreciated.
BitFenix Prodigy M MicroATX Case --> I was also considering the BitFenix Phenom M or Corsair 350D. I kind of liked the Prodigy M look though. Not sure how quite the included fans are though. Any advice/ opinions here would be appreciated. I'm looking for something small, quite, and not crazy looking.
SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Semi-modular ATX PS
Win 8.1 64bit
I'm also wondering if the stock cooler on the CPU is going to be okay, or if I should be looking for something after market. I've been seeing a bunch of closed loop CPU coolers, like the Corsair H55, but not sure which ones are good and quiet.
I'm also looking for some advice on quite fans. I want this computer to be as quite as possible. I get really tired of hearing my wife complain about how noisy my previous builds are (I really don't think they are noisy at all). Not really looking to go full water cooled though.
Last question is on optical media drives. I'm thinking it would be nice to have one for installing windows and burning the occasional DVD or CD. What's a well accepted tried and true optical drive? I don't need anything fancy, but something that is going to be quick would be nice.
Thanks for any advice that you have to offer!!
Update - O yeah, a sanity check would be great too. Something like, "You're crazy, only an idiot would get that part" Thanks!