Advice on Build

Justin Hunter · Mar 5, 2015

I'm about to build this bad boy and i need some help if I've chosen the right parts. If you have any recommendations please keep the price under the parts I've already chosen. http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3B7ZP6

Darkbreeze · Mar 5, 2015

I'd up the memory to 1866mhz or 2133mhz, both of which are supported by the motherboard and cpu you've chosen. Everything else, including the B2 series EVGA PSU, look very much ok.

M0j0jojo · Mar 5, 2015

Its cost lower than the build you suggested and features the GTX 980

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($258.32 @ TigerDirect Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($37.60 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: A-Data XPG SX900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($75.97 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card ($639.95 @ Vuugo)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1584.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-05 21:04 EST-0500

Darkbreeze · Mar 5, 2015

M0j0jojo :

It also has much weaker components. He has two secondary HDD's on his build, a HELL of a lot better case and an SSD that's about 40% faster. The 15% performance advantage of the GTX 980 is NOT worth paying 50% more in price for.

M0j0jojo · Mar 5, 2015

Darkbreeze :

M0j0jojo :

It also has much weaker components. He has two secondary HDD's on his build, a HELL of a lot better case and an SSD that's about 40% faster. The 15% performance advantage of the GTX 980 is NOT worth paying 50% more in price for.

lol what? A secondary HDD can always be bought later on when he actually needs it. How is the case better, elaborate? The Samsung 850 Evo is not faster than the A-data XPG SX900 series. idk where u are getting 40% faster from... lol where r u getting these numbers from? 15%? 50%? The build i suggested costs less than his original build idea...

Justin Hunter · Mar 5, 2015

Darkbreeze :

Is this good 1866 mhz ram? http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX46069#Continue

Darkbreeze · Mar 6, 2015

M0j0jojo :

It's not a matter of whether or not a component can be bought later on or not. It's a matter of it being the OP's build, not yours, and since those are the components HE selected to include in the build, that is how it should be done. If he only wanted one storage drive, I'm quite sure he would have only included one storage drive. Unless it was a mistake on his part, in which case it would still be his call to make, not yours, mine or anybody elses.

As far as the SSD goes, the 850 EVO is the second fastest overall consumer SSD on the market, beaten only by the 850 Pro.

850 EVO 120GB

A-Data SX900

And the Corsair 300R isn't terrible, but the H440 is a way better case. So LOL all you want, but facts are facts.

Darkbreeze · Mar 6, 2015

This is the way I'd probably do it, trying to keep with the majority of your build outline. The Phanteks Enthoo Pro is in my opinion a better case, with better features and fans, and was the best case of the year by most professional tech review sites.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($258.32 @ TigerDirect Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($37.60 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($83.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($424.66 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)
Other: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2 750W Bronze Modular Power Supply ($124.99)
Total: $1552.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-06 01:24 EST-0500

I'd also swap the Hyper 212 EVO for a Cryorig H7 as it's a better performer that's smaller and quieter. Or go with the Noctua NH-U14S which quite simply puts it to shame, but is more expensive.

Darkbreeze · Mar 6, 2015

With Noctua CPU cooler:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($258.32 @ TigerDirect Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($37.60 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($84.97 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($83.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($424.66 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)
Other: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2 750W Bronze Modular Power Supply ($124.99)
Total: $1637.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-06 01:28 EST-0500

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