New PC Build inputs request

leonnerd

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Dec 9, 2014
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Approximate Purchase Date: December 2014

Budget Range: 2000-2200 USD. Philippines resident. PC parts are pricier here.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: 1080P gaming, HD and 3D movies

Are you buying a monitor: No


Parts to Upgrade: New PC Build

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://

Location: City, State/Region, Country - Manila, Philippines

Parts Preferences: No preference - just want the best fit

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Queries:

1. Do I need to buy a CPU Cooler / additional cooling solutions?
2. Is/are there any component/s that can be replaced by a better one - with just a bit of a price difference or because of a better/more reliable and higher performing brand/alternative?
3. Will this build have a significant/obvious visual performance upgrade over PS4's and XBONE's?

CPU: Intel Core i5 4460 3.2-3.4Ghz 4-Core PHP 8620.00 = 191.56 USD
CPU Cooler: Do I need one? Average room temperature in my area = 34 degrees Celsius
Motherboard: Asus Z97 Pro Wifi AC PHP 11530.00 = 256.22 USD
Memory: G.Skill RipJaws X (Dual) 2x8gb ddr3 2133 CL10 (F3 2133C10D 16GXM) PHP 8825.00 = 196.11 USD
Storage: hdd/ssd: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256gb sata PHP 8500.00 = 188.89 USD
Storage: hdd int 3.5: Seagate 4tb (ST4000DM000) 64mb sata PHP 7830.00 = 174 USD
Video Card: Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming 4gb/256bit ddr5 PHP 20999.00 = 466.64 USD
Case: Fractal Define R4 Window Edition PHP 5280.00 = 117.33 USD
Power Supply: Corsair AX760watts 80+ Platinum PHP 8590.00 = 190.89 USD
Optical Drive: Asus 16x (BW-16D1HT Pro) Bluray Writer PHP 6200.00 = 137.78 USD

Total - 1919.42 USD. Excluding OS, Keyboard and Mouse.

Any inputs will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Leonard
 
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a 500 watt power supply would be fine. get 8gb of ram you can upgrade later if you need to. Save money on the mother board, look at the z97-A. You don't need a cooler. For ssd look for others like sandisk its usually cheaper. The bluray writer also seems really expensive.

bob hays

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a 500 watt power supply would be fine. get 8gb of ram you can upgrade later if you need to. Save money on the mother board, look at the z97-A. You don't need a cooler. For ssd look for others like sandisk its usually cheaper. The bluray writer also seems really expensive.
 
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