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hey guys this is my first build let me know what you think.Is the wireless card and radiator good enough for this pc ?


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CPU

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
$244.89 -$25.00 $219.89 OutletPC
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$25.00 mail-in rebate
CPU Cooler

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
$37.98 -$8.00 $29.98 OutletPC
Buy
$8.00 mail-in rebate
Motherboard

ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
$134.99 -$15.00 $119.99 Micro Center
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$15.00 mail-in rebate
Memory

G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
$65.99 FREE $65.99 Newegg
Buy
Add Additional Memory
Storage

Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
$44.99 FREE $44.99 Best Buy
Buy
Add Additional Storage
Video Card

EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card
$329.99 Free two-day shipping with Amazon Prime $329.99 Amazon
Buy
Add Another Video Card For 2-Way SLI
Case

Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case
$119.99 -$10.00 FREE $109.99 Newegg
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$10.00 mail-in rebate
Power Supply

XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
$58.99 -$10.00 $48.99 SuperBiiz
Buy
$10.00 mail-in rebate
Optical Drive

Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer
$19.99 -$4.99 $0.99 $15.99 Newegg
Buy
+ 25% off w/ promo code EMCANKX79, ends 2/20
Add Another Optical Drive
Operating System

Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
$97.75 -$10.00 $87.75 OutletPC
Buy
$10.00 mail-in rebate
Sound Card

Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card
$37.49 -$10.00 $27.49 SuperBiiz
Buy
$10.00 mail-in rebate
Wireless Network Adapter

TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
$36.79 $36.79 OutletPC
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That is a solid build with a good PSU! I do, however, recommend you don't waste so much money on the case, but other than that, amazing build. Good to see other people are learning not to make PSU mistakes.

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I'd rather pay a little more for a case, because it's a component that often gets carried over to the next system, like the monitor. Nicer cases are usually a bit quieter than cheaper ones that have thin harmonic prone panels.
 
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thanks you guys you guys really helped me out.Question what temp would that cooler keep my system at? i was thinking getting the Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
 
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well i dont really see a reason to pay for something just to make your pc boot faster i can wait the extra few seconds .Thats all it does right?or am i wrong does it do alot more?
 
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It makes your system just overall more responsive.
 
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what do you think about the cooling system.what temps will my cpu and gpu be?should i get a better one
 
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While I can't answer you exactly, this is my cooler:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029

My case also has 4 140mm fans, 2 in front, 1 rear and 1 bottom besides the PSU fan which is set to off. I ran a few quick and dirty benches for you using Aida64 and Core Temp. I ran it at idle, 100 percent (3.7 ghz) then just used the EZ overclock button at a nice average 4.4 OC. 4.4 is something most intel CPUs can reach.

run for 4 min each:

Idle:


100%


4.4 100%










 
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When you use partpicker, post the permalink, or even better, the BBCode Markup )both on the ft side of the screen.

I don't enjoy been a pain in the ... but although the build is good, it would help knowing what you want to do with it, gaming, overclock, use it as a bookend etc... :)

If this is a gaming build, and if you are on a budget, I would remove dedicated sound card and the cooler, at least for now, if you are not going to overclock (and you wont need too for a long time), and get better PSU,

If you don't want to overclock at all I would also suggest: i5 4460 + GTX 980

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($323.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($17.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($36.79 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1018.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-20 21:10 EST-0500

 
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this is gonna be for gaming.No its ok please be honest and tell me your opinion.im willing to listen and dont wanna spend my hard back braking hard earned money on junk.Also can you please recommended me a cpu cooler or are you sure i dont need one? .Looks like i will be going by your build it its since its cheaper than my list.my budget is 1400.what do you think about this. let me know get back thanks.PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($323.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($264.99 @ B&H)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DG 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($36.79 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1324.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-21 15:05 EST-0500
 
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About PSU, you can compare the one I suggested with the one you want to buy here: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=383 and here http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=348

They are both great PSU I think.

About CPU cooler is not clear if you need it or not, but I don't think you will. as long as you don't want to overclock

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2227922/4690k-stock-fan-gaming.html

If you want to buy you can check some CPU Cooler benchmarks to help you decide,

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7364/memory-scaling-on-haswell
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/6313/noctua-nh-d15-cpu-cooler-review/index.html
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/cpu_cooler_roundup_2013_q1_review,8.html

but if you are not going to overclock you dont not need a very expensive one

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2478892/alternatives-hyper-212-evo-budget-cooling.html

Btw, there is no reason to buy a "k" version if you will not overclock.

You would probably be better of with a I5 4460 + GTX 980 or a E3-1231v3 + GTX 970/980

In any case you should consider buying two or 3 case fan to improve air flow. But you can get them at a later time, one by one.

About monitor, I don't really know if you should buy that one or you will be better of with a cheaper one like the Asus VX238H + GTX 980. Maybe someone else can help you here.
 
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