Need help in computer build please.

Phenkq · Apr 25, 2015

Hi guys,

After doing some research, i think i want to go with this set up but since i am new in this thing, i need some advice please.

Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5Ghz
Mobo : Asus H97 PRO
RAM : Corsair DDR3 Vengeance Black PC12800 8GB (2X4GB) - CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
HD : WDC 1TB SATA3 64MB - Caviar Blue - WD10EZEX
PSU : Seasonic M12II-520 520W Modular - Bronze
Case : Cooler Master N400 with Side Window

I will not do OC at all and this build for work and little gaming.
Do you guys have any suggestion for maybe a same performance but less price?
Is my PSU enough, should i go more or less?
Any suggestion on slick looking Case with 2 x 3.0 USB infront?
Thanks for the help!

anoori9000 · Apr 25, 2015

What is your budget. I but one together for $850:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card ($314.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $864.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-25 22:10 EDT-0400

Phenkq · Apr 25, 2015

maybe around 700

anoori9000 · Apr 25, 2015

For that price I have come up with a few options:

1) http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zy2sCJ
Very good CPU. Good GPU. Overall a moderate build. I would personally get this.

2) http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WNHmHx
If you're firmly set at $700 then get this. Same build. Worse CPU. Still an overall good build.

3) http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NWv9Q7
AMD oriented. Runs hotter and has a lower quality PSU, but it will get the job done. This is really a situational build oriented towards multi-tasking.

Phenkq · Apr 26, 2015

Thanks for the reply but now i get totally confuse lol.

1. Is Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor better than the I5 4690? Whats the different between both ?
2. For both build, you are picking Asrock H97 Anniversary. Whats the different between Asrock H97 Anniversary and Asus H97 Pro?
3. is The G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB 2400 better than Corsair Vengeance 8G 1600? what does 2400 or 1600 mean?
4. I dont have a Video card on my build list. Do i need to have one? I researched that the intel xeon need a video card but the I5 does not need a video card. Is it true? on you second build you have an i5 4460 and a video card. Please advice. Sorry i am a noob in this.
5. For the PSU, i found a Seasonic M12II-520 520W Modular - Bronze on sale so its cheaper than the XFX. Should i still go with the XFX or the Seasonic? Also Do i need 500W if i dont have a VGA?

Thank you so much for the help

anoori9000 · Apr 26, 2015

1. The Xeon is basically the i7 4770 with no iGPU (integrated graphics). Clearly the i7 is better than an i5.

2. Not really. Since we are not overclocking (and we can't on this CPU anyway) there is no need for a higher-end board.

3. Yes it is. The numbers (2400, 1600) are the frequency that the RAM runs at. No matter what it says, it usually always runs at 1600 unless you change it manually. I usually say: Ram is ram. Not much difference on all of them.

4. YOU NEED A VIDEO CARD FOR GAMING!!!!!!! The integrated graphics in Intel CPUs are very poor and can't run games well. No matter what CPU you have you need to get a video card.

5. I would say that 550 W is the lowest I would go. It is always good to have headroom.

Refined build for todays prices:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bRyCVn

Its a little more expensive, but aesthetically it is schemed well and also has a better video card. Again if you're locked at 700 get this:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z9vJHx

Still has a better video card. Overall a good build too. If you want to go all out for a better CPU then I would say go for it. If you cant spend the extra stay with the 4590.

barto · Apr 26, 2015

To answer your questions.

1. A Xeon processor is basically an i7 without the embedded graphics. So a Xeon has HyperThreading. Most games don't use the additional threads meaning little to no performance differences between an i5, i7 or Xeon. The reason to buy a Xeon is to use the additional threads for other applications (Streaming, video rendering, 3D animation etc).

2. As for the difference in motherboards, it's really just features. Motherboards don't really affect performance. Either one of those boards is fine. Just take a look at the features per board and decide if the additional features is necessary. If you have questions just ask.

3. The 2400 and 1600 indicate the speed of the RAM. For gaming, speed doesn't really matter. Invest in a 1600 or 1866 RAM speed.

4. If you want to game, you will need a video card. The graphics integrated in a CPU is not designed for gaming. Let's say starting GPU for gaming is around $150.

5. If you are wanting to game, you will need a quality 500 watt power supply for starters. If you want a more powerful GPU ($300+) you might need a power supply with more wattage. Seasonic and XFX are great quality brands for power supplies. You'll be fine with eith one of those.

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