First Build - Family Computer - Thoughts?

samwow412 · May 18, 2015

The PC - https://pcpartpicker.com/user/samwow412/saved/#view=VCdcCJ

I'm trying to build a family computer for our living room.

It needs to play games like minecraft 60fps+ and stream youtube 1080p perfectly.

It's mainly going to be used for normal web browsing and light games minecraft/sims stuff like that.

Is it too much? I tried to get parts that would make it last for a long time, semi future proof, but also needed to keep the budget low as my family doesn't really need a "Gaming PC"

Any advice on any the parts that could be cheaper, and still meet our needs.

Thanks for helping!

JQB45 · May 18, 2015

Your choice of motherboard is incorrect for the i5-4690K. If you want to use the H81 chipset there is no point on using the the 'k' series of CPU. Instead go with an i5-4690 non-k model and save a few dollars.

Otherwise keep the i5-4690k and get a Z97 chipset if you plan to eventually overclock. The main reason for getting the k series is so you can overclock.

samwow412 · May 18, 2015

JQB45 :

Is there a better intel based CPU you'd recommend for this build that's more in the 100-150 dollar range?

ingtar33 · May 18, 2015

yes;

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.95 @ SuperBiiz)

an i3 is more then enough for minecraft; spending a dime more for a quad core is a colosal waste of $$

JQB45 · May 18, 2015

The i5-4590 3.3GHz CPU is a better bet for your needs and price range.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54590

samwow412 · May 18, 2015

Swapped it to the i5-4590 but it's still a little over $500 was trying to get under $500. Any suggestions?

JQB45 · May 18, 2015

I would like to see you choose an H97 motherboard. This one is close to your price range:

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97anniversary

samwow412 · May 18, 2015

JQB45 :

Why that one over the H81M?

JQB45 · May 18, 2015

Unless you are willing to go with an intel i3 CPU or an AMD processor you really can't lower the price any more.

JQB45 · May 18, 2015

Tomshardware forum post about the differences bettween H81 and H97.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2352297/difference-h87-h97.html

ingtar33 · May 18, 2015

here is how i would build your pc.

It's about $60 more, but it is made with better parts, and i think will meet your family's needs a bit better

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($53.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $629.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-18 03:58 EDT-0400

DeathRabit · May 18, 2015

For 750Ti intel is waste money:
X4 860K, 750Ti Base Total:$437.93 After rebate $376.42 http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CgPZdC

And bulid for GTA 5 Ultra detail 1080p ~ 35FPS
X4 860K @ 4.4Ghz , 960Ti Base Total: $580.82 After rebate $515 http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NwqjQ7

samwow412 · May 18, 2015

ingtar33 :

here is how i would build your pc.

It's about $60 more, but it is made with better parts, and i think will meet your family's needs a bit better

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($53.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $629.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-18 03:58 EDT-0400

That looks pretty nice, I completely forgot about getting a SSD to boot from, would the i3 dual core be decent enough, especially if I were to get a 960 gtx?

samwow412 · May 18, 2015

DeathRabit :

I've always been an Intel / Nvidia fan, why would a 750ti not been good for intel?

JQB45 · May 18, 2015

I think the i3 is your best for your budget. The 960 is a much better graphics card then the 750. Plus if you ever do need to upgrade the CPU you will have plenty of options with the i5 or even i7 should your budget allow for it in the future.

ingtar33 · May 18, 2015

samwow412 :

ingtar33 :

That looks pretty nice, I completely forgot about getting a SSD to boot from, would the i3 dual core be decent enough, especially if I were to get a 960 gtx?

yep. an i3 is enough for minecraft and many modern games. now if you want to play crysis3... well then we're getting into a different class of computer build then a simple "family" computer designed to watch youtube videos and play minecraft.

UnderAttack · May 18, 2015

Well, you call this a family pc
but it looks like is not only the family pc, also the game pc
you may not need h97. but you can upgrade your mb to B85
and I will call, if you do want to have a good pc for few years,
at least get up to i5-4460 cpu
for the motherboard, your can try msi b85 g43 motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130700&cm_re=msi_b85-_-13-130-700-_-Product

and all base on your budget, your may looking for a gaming pc, not only the family pc
so may upgrade to h97 if need and get budget
msi h97 gaming 3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130787&cm_re=msi_h97_gaming_3-_-13-130-787-_-Product

DeathRabit · May 18, 2015

Is your moneys

If you want upgrade go for Intel.
If you want something that is cheaper an better than i3 go for X4 860k
CPU performance chart http://postimg.org/image/4vyf299cf/
Source http://www.overclock.net/t/1493307/relative-access-to-execution-throughput-comparison-chart
And still After OC X4 860K can run Crysis 3 at High Deatil 45+ Fps

samwow412 · May 18, 2015

UnderAttack :

If the PC I build streams 1080p videos flawlessly and runs minecraft at 60+ on high then it will be perfect,.

I don't think I need a 960 GTX for that, whats like the cheapest nvidia card that could do this?

Archaic59 · May 18, 2015

Looks real good with current changes. Good to go. Cheers!

samwow412 · May 18, 2015

Last question and thanks for all the help guys.

Will this MOBO I have picked out screw into the case right? How do you know if the mobo is the right size for the tower, are they all the same dimensions?

Archaic59 · May 18, 2015

Your board has an "M" designating it as Micro-ATX and will fit an ATX or MATX case. No worries.

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