First build since the 90's pls rate

Rintharin · Feb 16, 2015

Hey yall I'm building my first computer since the mid late 90's lol alot has changed. Anywho I will be mostly gameing with a little video editing and rendering and basic 3ď graphics design. So if you would rate my posible build would be apreciated.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Rintharin/saved/9R3j4D

I would prefer an amd build but know it's unlikely lol. Budget is 1500-2000$ monitor included.

Brillis Wuce · Feb 16, 2015

That's a solid build. I see no problems. That thing will destroy everything you throw at it.

The only thing I would change is the CM Storm combo. I own the same thing, and while the keyboard is decent, the mouse is junk, and they keyboard is starting to mess up. I've only had them for a few months, as well.

Invest in a good keyboard and mouse. I recommend a RAT3 and a Corsair mechanical keyboard.

Alpha3031 · Feb 16, 2015

9/10. I'd get this cooler over yours: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/deepcool-cpu-cooler-neptwinv20 (benchmark: http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/cooler_master_v8_gts/4.htm )

Maybe get a 750 W PSU (future SLI).

Rintharin · Feb 16, 2015

The mouse and keyboard are temporary I left my good ones in a different province so have to go pick them back up lol.

Rintharin · Feb 16, 2015

Well glad it's nothing to major last time I built a computer you needed a separate chip for everything and 512mb of ram 1gig of storage and a 1.2ghz processor was alot

envy14tpe · Feb 16, 2015

Changes:
1) RAM. Instead of 1600 CL10 how about 2133 CL10 for $5 less? sounds good to me.
2) CPU cooler. I love quiet fans and Noctua is king.
3) PSU. Grab a 750W in case you want to add a second 970.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($61.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($160.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($120.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.19 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Zx 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($9.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($15.71 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1877.39

Bossyfins · Feb 16, 2015

- spending to much on the case, don't do as bossyfins
- The CPU cooler, in that price range, you could go for a cpu cooler that out performs most AIOs.
- PSU: No point in going in the RM series. Much cheaper PSUs with gold rating, and higher wattage for less, and have the same if not better quality.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rnjkmG

Rintharin · Feb 16, 2015

Okay 2 things
1) what's the point in the 2133 ram like I said not built since the 90's.
2) the rm psu is preference due to have in used the brand with no problems the last 15 years.

envy14tpe · Feb 16, 2015

Rintharin :

1. Some applications 2133 can be better. Since the RAM you chose and the 2133 I listed are CL10 then the 2133 is considered better. Also, $5 less. Win win.
2. The new RM series is a little disappointing. In tests it didn't fair so well. I'd choose a different PSU. But make sure to get 750W. That way you can safely overclock the CPU and GPU, and add a second GPU.

Rintharin · Feb 16, 2015

Okay so the one thing I did note on the ram is it is over my cpu refresh. Cpu is rated 1.5v where the 2133 ram is rated 1.6 will that make a big difference is its operating?

Alpha3031 · Feb 16, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($65.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.99 @ Directron)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($130.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.61 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($157.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($9.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($15.71 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1843.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-16 05:20 EST-0500

Removed sound card (the integrated one is just as good), high voltage RAM and mail-ins. I think it'll be good to add another monitor.

envy14tpe · Feb 16, 2015

Rintharin :

That is normal and fine for higher frequency RAM. And it is safe. If it was 1600MHz 1.65V then it isn't recommended. Only once you reach 1866 or 2133MHz should you notice it.

Are you set on the case? I'd suggest others with better airflow.

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