First time building gaming pc, need help.

Tanksis · Nov 30, 2014

Can someone help me please and tell me if all these components are compatible with each other? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qPK2TW

badboyrog2 · Nov 30, 2014

your cpu is to overkill for the rig ( hardwares) you selected
what will be the use of your pc??
the mobo you choosed is a real garbage ..throw it away

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

A little unbalanced

i5-great gaming performance similar to i7
i7-streaming high quality game play, multitasking on multiple monitors, rendering, editing

Rahul Rajput CR · Nov 30, 2014

If this rig is only for gaming then a i5 is more than enough
and spend the money on another gpu

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

better 1 more powerful gpu and like Asus or Gigabyte Z97 motherboard

Tanksis · Nov 30, 2014

badboyrog2 :

Would this be better? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BCZzWZ

Tanksis · Nov 30, 2014

Rahul Rajput CR :

I changed it to this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BCZzWZ, whats a better gpu to get?

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

There is a chart to compare gpu's at the end of this article(higher up is better)

Tanksis · Nov 30, 2014

so is this better? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Dcyq7P

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

I guess you have your heart set on a MSI motherboard(no biggy) anyway I have the same gpu as of last week and let me tell you it leaves nothing to be desired at 1080p.

badboyrog2 · Nov 30, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nY2bdC
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nY2bdC/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.42 @ OutletPC)
Total: $881.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 13:04 EST-0500

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

The gtx 770 is not of the same caliber as the r9 290

badboyrog2 · Nov 30, 2014

``The gtx 770 is not of the same caliber as the r9 290``
i am agree , its just because if he is stick with nvidia
but the problem with amd r9 series ...they have a temp of the hell when running and use a lot of power

Tanksis · Nov 30, 2014

badboyrog2 :

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nY2bdC
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nY2bdC/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.42 @ OutletPC)
Total: $881.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 13:04 EST-0500

Thanks man, and do you think this will be able to run games on ultra? EDIT damn that gpu is sold out on newegg and it costs way more on other websites.

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

More power true but I think that Sapphire did a nice job on the cooling for the r9 290.. Have yet to even get past 73c of course I don't use stock case fans.

badboyrog2 · Nov 30, 2014

yes sapphire are the best in amd gpu

Tanksis · Nov 30, 2014

Should i stick with the sapphire or gigabyte then?

badboyrog2 · Nov 30, 2014

AMD = SAPPHIRE
NVIDIA = ASUS

Tanksis · Nov 30, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-strikergtx760p4gd5 would this be a good gpu for max settings?

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

r9 290 - power hungry, gets hot in xfire but powerful and great for one gpu at 1080p.

gtx 770 - efficient, cool, good in sli. Good gpu overall but may leave you with something to be desired and wanting a second one at 1080p.

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

Tanksis :

nope

Tanksis · Nov 30, 2014

iron8orn :

What would be the best gpu under 300$? around 270 if possible.

Rahul Rajput CR · Nov 30, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($103.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander G41 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.42 @ OutletPC)
Total: $967.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 22:41 EST-0500
This rig can blow all the games.
Go for it man.

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