Help me decide components for a gaming pc.

Cridix · Dec 2, 2014

Hi, I'm pretty new to PC building so I'd like to ask a few questions about this gaming build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Cridix/saved/4qZqqs

1. Is this a wise build considering the future?
2. Should I consider another gpu/cpu/mobo/etc?
3. Are those parts compatible?
4. What would be the best operating system for it, considering I will mostly be gaming on it.

Edit: Oh, forgot to mention that, I will not be gaming in 4k or anything like that. I enjoy my games at medium graphic settings.

rockie_ · Dec 2, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 KILLER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $878.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-02 08:51 EST-0500

faalin · Dec 2, 2014

rockie has a solid build, don't see anything wrong with it.

rockie_ · Dec 2, 2014

Maybe a larger case like Corsair 300R so 212 EVO to fit in well and avoid getting expensive Noctua , for overclocking
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-300r

Cridix · Dec 2, 2014

rockie_ :

It indeed is a solid build, but when I searched for it in Finnish online stores I noticed a bundle of Asus MAXIMUS VII RANGER + Intel 4690K, so is that motherboard worth an extra 50€?

rockie_ · Dec 2, 2014

If you wish , for me it s not worth . Better i7 and good inexpensive mobo than i5 and expensive mobo . Just get Z97 motherboard . As i posted above , a larger case would be better .

Cridix · Dec 2, 2014

@rockie_ Do you have any alternative suggestions considering the GPU, because it's pretty expensive.

rockie_ · Dec 2, 2014

GTX 780 or R9 280X or
Zotac 970

e.g.
CPU Core i5 4590
mobo Asus H97 Plus
GPU R9 280X

Cridix · Dec 2, 2014

@rockie_ http://pcpartpicker.com/p/s7WPYJ What kind of a psu would you suggest?

rockie_ · Dec 2, 2014

The stock cooler is enough . Its not K CPU for overclocking . But i5 4590 is a great processor

i would get good 650W PSU - XFX , Seasonic , Antec , EVGA
they have raised the prices !
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650snlb9

Edit:
Dont worry , for your rig 650W should be enough since it doesnt have 220W CPU .

R9 280X needs one 6 pin(75W) and one 8 pin (150W) power connector and PCI-E 75W . Max limit is 300W . Real should be 250W-275W .
i5 4590 TDP 84W .
Add other 150W
---------------
534W

pcpartpicker shows 448W

but XFX has 650W and 52A on +12V = 624W . Plenty of power
http://xfxforce.com/en-us/products/ts-series-full-wired/ts-series-650w-psu-80-bronze-p1-650s-nlb9

Cridix · Dec 2, 2014

Thank you very much for your help!

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