First PC Build (Lots of money, dont wanna mess anything up)

CodyGatti · Dec 31, 2014

(Edited)Okay, recently i decided to build my first PC, and i feel as if i chose a pretty difficult build to do my first PC on and i think i may have a couple of parts that wont be compatible with the case i purchased. So long story short, I need an opinion on this build and i need a very detailed and solid tutorial on how to build this PC. Thanks

Build:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3
RAM: G Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Graphics Card: Radeon R9 270x 2GB
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower
Power Supply: Insignia 520W PC Power Supply
Operating System: Windows 7 (OEM)(64-Bit)
Any information or help would be great(thoughts, tips, etc.) as i have put a pretty good amount of money in this build and i dont want to see anything go wrong. Thanks again

random5 · Dec 31, 2014

Whats the main purpose of the build?

CodyGatti · Dec 31, 2014

Its going to be purely for gaming

random5 · Dec 31, 2014

purely for gaming heh? then I would highly consider an i5 build if I were you, i5 decimates FXes hands down,that way you gonna save by getting cheaper motherboard, won't need an aftermarket cooler etc,also drop out the optical driver and W8.1, zone into which you're entering, you won't need em, all cash saved invest in better GPU, R9 270X is decent,but isnt enough, aim for R9 290/GTX 970

CodyGatti · Dec 31, 2014

Yeah, not aiming for a supercomputer or anything but i need something better than the one i have now, which plays on lowest settings at about 15 FPS. :pfff:

So i should go intel for gaming, and i wont even need an optical driver at all? And i havent even looked at W8.1 yet, but you suggest W7.1 over 8? I plan on upgrading my GPU in the future but for the time being i think ill bare with this one

random5 · Dec 31, 2014

Carry the OS from your old PC to new one.Yeah in modern world you do not need optical driver. i5 is the only real gaming CPUs family, absolute monopoly for the intel.Anything below intel is just FX-6300 and G3258 bashing eachother,in that lower price range it's about the sheer power of 6 core decently overclockable but dated FX versus high single thread performace carrying 4th gen overclockable 20th pentium anniversary special addition,punching above its weight dual-core pentium.

CodyGatti · Dec 31, 2014

Alright, cool. Ill go with an i5 then, even though they are a bit on the steep side. Thanks for the info man, any other opinions are greatly appreciated

KingSaif · Dec 31, 2014

random5 :

Exactly what I was going to say,

OP, do whatever you can to get a 970. U will never regret spending that extra money on such a wonderful card. The performance/value/low power consumption/very low heat just baffles me. I would expect this card to cost $430 or something. Don't get the 290 if heat will be an issue for u since it's about 20 degrees C hotter than the 970 and a bit weaker I believe, ur room may become more warm. Also, 970 requires less power, so u could save money on the PSU. I would recommend the XFX 550W or something similar from Seasonic or XFX (manufactured by SEAsonic). I wouldn't recommend going for Tier III PSus such as Corsair CX series since the PSU is probably the most important part of a build.

CodyGatti · Dec 31, 2014

Well my issue with that, is i already bought the 270x from Best Buy, and i dont believe the cashier gave me a receipt. The only reason i bought it at Best Buy is because i got it for cheaper than i found it online($175). But, i did get one of those customer rewards cards, do you think they would let me return it?

KingSaif · Dec 31, 2014

i'm not sure if they would allow u to, i don't really buy from bestbuy, but the 270x is also a good card, just not nowhere as good as a 970. Here is a comparison of the two: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1355?vs=1043

Also, both the 270x and 970 only need 500w so u're really lucky either card would work with ur PSU.

CodyGatti · Dec 31, 2014

Yeah ill see how the 270x does me, and ill upgrade later. But other than that do you see any issues with my build?

KingSaif · Dec 31, 2014

Yes first of all the CPU and mobo is not compatible since the mobo is made for AM3+ chipset. Tell me ur budget and I will try to make a build for u

oh and also, u can sell the 270x on a forum or something and use the money towards getting a better card

random5 · Dec 31, 2014

yes I do, the motherboard is AM3+ socket, while CPU is intel. need a different mobo, preferably MSI P33

random5 · Dec 31, 2014

build should look something like this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 4GB Dual-X Video Card ($177.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cougar MG100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $586.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-31 01:38 EST-0500

CodyGatti · Dec 31, 2014

Ahhhhh, well I would put it around $800, just bought the mobo too, gonna have to cancel that one. :pfff:

The only thing i would have to keep would be the GPU, case, and power supply.

CodyGatti · Dec 31, 2014

You found a 4 gig GPU for $177? Wow Best Buy killed me

I guess i can head over there tomorrow and see if i can get my money back on all this stuff. And get a better build off. Ugh, i shouldve came here before i bought all this stuff

random5 · Dec 31, 2014

oh your card had 2GB,didnt noticed 1 min il edit the build

random5 · Dec 31, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270X 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar MG100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $548.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-31 01:52 EST-0500

here it is, 2GB.

KingSaif · Dec 31, 2014

For $720, this is an excellent build
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($212.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $718.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-31 01:55 EST-0500

KingSaif · Dec 31, 2014

What else did u already buy?

CodyGatti · Dec 31, 2014

I have the PSU, GPU, and Case already. I just cancelled the motherboard, and everything else i havent bought yet

random5 · Dec 31, 2014

KingSaif :

for the price i could get build with GTX 970 going, your build is extremely overpriced, ffs.. PSU for 70$..only 80+ bronze for such outrageous price.. you kidding me?2GB card for 170$ ffs..,your RAM is 13$ more expensive and way lower MHz as we all see,105$ for a mobo and an overclockable CPU but no aftermarket cooler.. are you nuts? it wouldnt handle OCing then! what's the point of paying extra for OCable processor and extra pricy motherboard then?

Sorry to say but this person doesnt seem to have much knowledge about computers.

CodyGatti · Dec 31, 2014

Thanks for all your help guys, im going to jump into best buy and see if i can get my money back on this GPU. Because i can get a 4GB for the same price i paid for a 2GB. Im just in a bit of a mess right now. Lol

CodyGatti · Dec 31, 2014

Im beginning to see now that i could easily have a GTX 970 build for an $800 bracket. And i may just keep the case and start from scratch again, i didnt do too much research before buying a GPU and the 270x was the most powerful one at the store, so i bought it, thinking i got a good deal and it turns out thats not the case

KingSaif · Dec 31, 2014

random5 :

KingSaif :

for the price i could get build with GTX 970 going, your build is extremely overpriced, ffs.. PSU for 70$..only 80+ bronze for such outrageous price.. you kidding me?2GB card for 170$ ffs..,your RAM is 13$ more expensive and way lower MHz as we all see,105$ for a mobo and an overclockable CPU but no aftermarket cooler.. are you nuts? it wouldnt handle OCing then! what's the point of paying extra for OCable processor and extra pricy motherboard then?

Sorry to say but this person doesnt seem to have much knowledge about computers.

lmao ur reading wrong I had to reedit as soon as I replied cuz I forgot he said he couldn't get a diff GPU.

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