First Build Help

Diablodetox · Dec 11, 2014

First time builder here. I have a design in place for a new computer that I would like to build, but I'm unsure if I should go ahead with it, or if there is an alternative that is cheaper/better performance.

This is it so far:

Cpu: AMD FX-8350 4.0

Cpu Cooler: Corsair h100i

Mobo: AsRock 990FX Killer

Ram: G.skills Ripjaws series 2x4gb

Storage: Hitachi Travelstar 5k1000 1TB

Graphics: Geforce GTX 970 4gb

Case: Rosewill Thor V2 ATX Full tower

Psu: XFX 850W

Monitor: Asus VG248QE

OS: Windows 8.1

Should I go ahead and buy the parts for this or is there a better alternative?
If you guys do have alternatives, my budget is around $1500 including monitor and os. I'm looking to game, watch a bit of youtube and maybe do a little bit of video rendering/editing.

Thanks, any suggestions are helpful!

iamlegend · Dec 11, 2014

Here you go.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($303.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.15 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($324.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: BitFenix Phenom M Nvidia Edition: Black MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($242.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1250.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-11 00:57 EST-0500

Diablodetox · Dec 11, 2014

Thanks for the reply! A couple of questions though. Firstly will i be able to oc this build effectively? Secondly, what's the difference between the i7 and the fx8350? I understand that the intel cpu has more powerful cores, but is the trade off really worth $150?

Again thanks for the reply!

iamlegend · Dec 11, 2014

Yes is the answer to all of your questions.
If you are in a budget, lower down to i5 4690k.
You will be able to OC with this build effectively.

Diablodetox · Dec 11, 2014

Ok, cheers for the help! I will consider this build and may even go for it.

iamlegend · Dec 11, 2014

I envy you. lololol
I was supposed to go with that build because of the case, but i went into ATX instead because i cannot afford the case. lololol

It is similar to mine, the difference is the Mobo, case and PSU.

Diablodetox · Dec 11, 2014

Hmm, I dunno, I'm considering swapping the case for a mid tower for better air flow and cord management (as I'm a first timer).

iamlegend · Dec 11, 2014

Hahaha, that case is sexy, anyway it is your choice for the case, there are plenty ATX mid towers out there.

Diablodetox · Dec 11, 2014

How about the Fractal Design Define R4? Or can you recommend some?

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