Need guidance on first PC build.

Luksov · Dec 7, 2014

Hello Im building my first computer and Im wondering if this build would work well for medium gaming. Please note Im trying to stay around $1000.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

Thanks!

Stix zadinia · Dec 7, 2014

That's looking pretty good, have fun building it!

A_Goat · Dec 7, 2014

How far are you planning to over clock...?
you most likely do NOT need that D14. Trade it for a 212 Evo.

Trade the 760 for a 770.

iron8orn · Dec 7, 2014

Don't waist your time and money.

Get a non k i5 on h97 motherboard then you dont need the cooler so you can use the money your saving on a better gpu.

frag06 · Dec 7, 2014

I'd go with something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($354.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1008.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-07 20:25 EST-0500

Better GPU and PSU. The CX series isn't very high quality and should be avoided when possible.

Unless you plan to OC, you could get an EVO and a 4440 or 4690.

iron8orn · Dec 7, 2014

or i guess you can have your cake and eat it too

Luksov · Dec 7, 2014

A_Goat :

I don't plan on over clocking at first, but I was trying to future proof some with the d14. Also if I upgrade to a 770, shouldn't I just get a 970 instead?

Luksov · Dec 7, 2014

frag06 :

I'd go with something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($354.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1008.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-07 20:25 EST-0500

Better GPU and PSU. The CX series isn't very high quality and should be avoided when possible.

Unless you plan to OC, you could get an EVO and a 4440 or 4690.

Thanks, I will definitely upgrade my PSU then and I will look further into upgrading my GPU.

A_Goat · Dec 7, 2014

Luksov :

I was unaware the 770 was so expensive, lol! The 280x would take the place of that.
Frag listed a good build.

Dunno if you have a peripherals and OS, though.

Luksov · Dec 7, 2014

A_Goat :

I'm going to get windows 7 64-bit and I haven't got to my peripherals yet, but I was planning on dual monitors, one primarily for gaming and a second for multi tasking.

A_Goat · Dec 7, 2014

Luksov :

A_Goat :

I'm going to get windows 7 64-bit and I haven't got to my peripherals yet, but I was planning on dual monitors, one primarily for gaming and a second for multi tasking.

Are those to be included in the $1000 budget?
That would severely impact the rig lmao

Luksov · Dec 7, 2014

A_Goat :

Luksov :

Are those to be included in the $1000 budget?
That would severely impact the rig lmao

Just the windows 7, NOT the moniters, sorry forgot to put that in the part list lol.

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