[Build Help] Please assess my parts list (first time PC builder)

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
J

JJones1090

Reputable
Jan 24, 2015
8
0
4,510
Hello all,

I am building my first pc to run cs go at a high fps...currently playing on an old laptop. I'll be using a 144 hz monitor.

If you don't mind, please look over the list of parts I've put together and tell me your opinions. Also feel free to recommend alternative components. This is at the upper end of my budget, including the monitor.

Part list:
Intel i5 4590 3.3 ghz
msi r9 280 384-bit 3gb
g skill sniper 240 pin 8gb (2x4) ddr3 1600
western digital 1tb 64mb cache 3.5"
ASRock H97 Anniversary
NZXT Hale82 v2 550w power supply
USB wireless adapter, rosewill, up to 150mbps

The case I have is several years old...mid sized steel - it is a discontinued apevia ATXB5KLW

The monitor is an AOC G2460PQU in case you were interested in that also.
Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
Sort by date Sort by votes
J

JJones1090

Reputable
Jan 24, 2015
8
0
4,510


Sorry - should have posted that. It's about 900.00 USD . The current list sits at about 915.00 USD. If something significantly improves it, I would be willing to spend a little more than my allotted budget.

Here are the prices for the parts I'm currently looking at:

CPU: 189.99
Vcard: 179.99 (199.99 before rebate)
RAM: 71.99
HDD: 54.99
MOBO: 79.99
Monitor: 249.99
PSU: 59.99
Wireless Adapter: 13.99

Let me know if you need any other information to best help. Thanks!



 
Upvote 0 Downvote
J

JJones1090

Reputable
Jan 24, 2015
8
0
4,510


No, I don't think so. I am hoping it will pull enough fps in cs go at med-high settings to keep me above 144 fps without overclocking.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
cilliers

cilliers

Honorable
Jul 13, 2012
825
0
11,360
If you want to OC:

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vector 150 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($332.50 @ Directron)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.67 @ Mwave)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $915.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-24 14:15 EST-0500
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
cilliers

cilliers

Honorable
Jul 13, 2012
825
0
11,360
If you don't want to OC:

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vector 150 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($332.50 @ Directron)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.67 @ Mwave)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $834.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-24 14:16 EST-0500
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
ChoKe iZ BOSS

ChoKe iZ BOSS

Distinguished
Nov 30, 2011
91
0
18,640
that's a haul, I only ask because CPU and motherboard combos there are really good and can save budget builders some money. If you can do something like this I would

CPU/Mobo - http://cart.microcenter.com/cart.aspx?RedirectUrl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.microcenter.com

VCard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487092&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139051&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=


 
Upvote 0 Downvote
frag06

frag06

Honorable
Mar 17, 2013
1,353
0
11,960
I'd take Cilliers build and do this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($332.50 @ Directron)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.67 @ Mwave)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $896.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-24 14:32 EST-0500

Added a 1TB Blue and changed the case. If you don't need the case or SSD, you could save some money.

I recommend getting a PCI-E wireless adapter over USB.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
ChoKe iZ BOSS

ChoKe iZ BOSS

Distinguished
Nov 30, 2011
91
0
18,640
If you could swing getting the CPU and mobo from microcenter you will save 62.78 of that build there, also if you go back to the r9 280 which is a fine GPU, thats another 20 bucks or so. That would put you right around 1k, which isn't bad for a build like, especially with the monitor included. I recommend keeping the SSD that i added though, it's 86 bucks well spent.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
J

JJones1090

Reputable
Jan 24, 2015
8
0
4,510


Yes - those lists are nice. The issue is it doesn't account for the cost of the monitor (250.00). My goal is to get my fps at a stable 150 and have a nice monitor that takes advantage of the higher frame rate. I have a keyboard and mouse already, too.

Choke Iz Boss - the vcard you linked says 2 GB 128-bit - is this card still strictly better than the r9 280 at 384-bit 3gb? And will a solid state drive notably increase my performance over the 1TB normal drive? Because I won't have an enormous amount of data on this pc - It will mostly be used for gaming only.

Also the CPU/MOBO combo link you included in your recommendation post didn't display the product.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
J

JJones1090

Reputable
Jan 24, 2015
8
0
4,510


I'm liking this list. It keeps it right around my price range. Again, is the 960 strictly better than the r9 280?

Some other questions - would a cheaper (i.e. 79-89 USD) MOBO be okay and drastically alter the performance from your list above? And would a cheaper standard HDD be bad compared to the one you listed (like the hard drive I posted in my initial build)?

Those changes would save money, but I wouldn't want to do anything that would compromise the performance.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
ChoKe iZ BOSS

ChoKe iZ BOSS

Distinguished
Nov 30, 2011
91
0
18,640
the GTX 960= gtx 770 = r9 280x, there are some advantages to each but will all perform very close to the same at 1080p. These are all faster the the r9 280. I really like the new nvidia cards because of how cool they run and they don't draw a lot of power. In the future you could most likely SLI the gtx 960 for a major performance jump w/out having to change out your PSU.

Also i would defiantly keep the SSD, and make sure you load windows to it. You will see a major performance increase over a mechanical drive.

http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx

just scroll down to the 4690k and take your pick of the motherboards, all are good. I just like the ASUS Z-97 AR. I have always done well with ASUS mobos.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
ChoKe iZ BOSS

ChoKe iZ BOSS

Distinguished
Nov 30, 2011
91
0
18,640
The r9 280x is probably individually the best card that we mentioned here but also more money, more power consumption and more heat. The GTX 960 will do fine, but that't not to say the 280 would not. Price vs performance it's arguably the best card you can buy and i don't mean to steer you away from it.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
J

JJones1090

Reputable
Jan 24, 2015
8
0
4,510


Man, I appreciate your help so much. I will compare these graphics cards' prices after I have the rest of the rig priced out. I'll probably end up with either the 280 or 960. I will probably end up ordering the mobo and cpu separately online since it would cost more in time and money than I would save most likely.

I am going to take your advice and include that solid state drive. I am also considering bumping the cpu up to the nicer i5 you posted.

I think the only thing I'm going to change about your list is maybe getting a cheaper alternative motherboard. I am so excited to get this beast put together!

Again, thank you to everyone that contributed to the thread - you guys are great. And special thanks to Choke for sticking around and helping me out for a while.

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
frag06

frag06

Honorable
Mar 17, 2013
1,353
0
11,960
OK - are you buying the processor and motherboard from Micro Center? They only sell processors in-store.

Take the 280X over the 960. The 960 should be priced at $175 or less; the 280X is better. The 290 can be had for ~$240 if you want something faster.

From his build, change the PSU. CX series PSU's are not for gaming builds.

The HDD can be changed to the Blue; Black performs the same but comes with a five year warranty (Blue is two years). The SSD can also be changed to the MX100 to drop the price a bit further.

The AR is a good board. If buying from Micro Center it will be cheaper and reduced further with their combo deal. If buying separately, look into the ASRock Extreme 4.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($152.82 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($204.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC G2460PQU 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($11.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1085.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-24 15:18 EST-0500
 
Upvote 1 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom