Is this system worth buying

SamWillson · Dec 21, 2014

Hi guys
Is this rig worth buying under $1000 from a local dealer?
i'm planing to overclock to decent 4.5Ghz , it will be my Gamer's rig come daily use and small video editing station( 1080p normally)

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII RANGER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($270.47 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 335 Series 180GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Directron)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($145.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.38 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.38 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.38 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.38 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.38 @ OutletPC)
Fan Controller: Lamptron FC-FC2-B Fan Controller ($38.98 @ Newegg)

i7Baby · Dec 21, 2014

For a bit over $1000 try -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.39 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($101.05 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($19.96 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1065.08

madmatt30 · Dec 21, 2014

the r9 270 is a big weak point mate,look at a cheaper motherboard & a better gpu if possible & then yes
as it stands its unbalanced component wise because of those 2 choices

^ which is exactly what i7baby has just pretty much done ;-)

Mr_Venbeer · Dec 21, 2014

Here I have a better one: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3PshdC

sizzling · Dec 21, 2014

Remember there are no guarantees with overclocking and if unlucky 4.5ghz may not be achievable even with great parts. Just want you to manage your expectations

Guest · Dec 21, 2014

It is not. The R9 270 is REALLY a big weak point, as someone said above. And yeah, not everyone wins the silicone lottery. Also, motherboard, cpu cooler and psu could be cheaper.

Then there's the fact that it's about 1200$ if bought seperately.

Maybe you could build something better for 1000$.

SamWillson · Dec 21, 2014

i7Baby :

local dealer is giving me all above for $734 2nd i am not an Nvidia fanboy i don't need more then R9-270 this time neither any game at this time for decent FPS on high setting with i'm playing. Like COD AW , BF4 and all. 3rd AsRock F...ed my brain 3 times so no way for ASRock. MSI cards are not that reliable but Asus DUII are reliable . this is 100-55 difference in PCB quality of ASUS and MSI. i was using CM-Hyper 212X turbo on this CPU before and on 5.13Ghz only coz of cooler i had Fried my Chip 5 days ago the CPU i'm talking about is running on 4.94Ghz at 1.3571 volts and its stable . i want Corsair ram rather then G.Skill or Kingston. no tell me is this rig worth buying for below $750?

SamWillson · Dec 21, 2014

Mr_Venbeer :

Worth paying attention rig what you have suggested . but mate the rig i posted is for $734. from a local dealer . and its stable on 4.9Ghz on 1.357 volts ....temps where under 65% for 3 hours on AIDA64 Extreme i've seen it by my own eyes . this rig is on display . just give me a reason to change PSU from corsair to XFX rather then price i'll go for it.

i7Baby · Dec 21, 2014

Well at least get a better graphics card eg r9 280, 280x, 290 or 290x

SamWillson · Dec 21, 2014

sizzling :

Actually this rig is not 5ghz+ rig but its stable on 4.9ghz .
i'm planing to downclock it to 4.5ghz .
i had SL Chip running on 5.13ghz of same i5 4690K but fried it coz of CM hyper 212X.

SamWillson · Dec 21, 2014

i7Baby :

ok select on R9- 290 or 280X?

i7Baby · Dec 21, 2014

Whatever you can afford.

eg http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-290-and-290x,3728.html

SamWillson · Dec 21, 2014

i7Baby :

Sapphire Tri-X 290 OC is in my range . ok with 290 is it a 2 years future proof rig?

i7Baby · Dec 21, 2014

Sure - its a lot better than a r9 270.

Mr_Venbeer · Dec 21, 2014

Well you can get an R9 290 or GTX 970 if you ditch the water cooling and some of the fans. Or completely ditch the SSD.

Mr_Venbeer · Dec 21, 2014

Corsair CX series PSU's apparently aren't good for overclocking. Not sure if EVGA/XFX is any better.

Guest · Dec 21, 2014

Why the hell are you running the CPU on 4.9ghz ??

Its crazy and pointless for gaming, efficiency, noise, heat.. :ouch:

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