Critique My PC build please

pcnoob10 · Jun 8, 2015

hey my name is leslie and I would like to ask any of you guys to critique my pc build, I am pretty noob at this.

Core: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard: MSI H81M-E35 V2 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card

Power Supply: Corsair RM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

bicycle_repair_man · Jun 8, 2015

Hi and welcome.

Is this a gaming build? What are you planning to use the PC for exactly?

RockyPlays · Jun 8, 2015

what is your budget and what would you be using this for? Also do you own any of those parts or is that a list you have compiled?

pcnoob10 · Jun 8, 2015

bicycle_repair_man :

Hi sorry I am really new to this. It is for gaming my budget is around $1000

pcnoob10 · Jun 8, 2015

RockyPlays :

Hi, sorry! It is for gaming, budget is $1000 and I dont own any it Its just a list I have compiled.

RockyPlays · Jun 8, 2015

for gaming under $1000 i would suggest this build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9DRQvK

3ogdy · Jun 8, 2015

Let's see:
The PSU (RM450W) is a very good choice. It is a high-quality PSU.
The mobo. The CPU you want is supported, so are more powerful chips in case you'll want to upgrade later down the road. There are enough SATAIII connections, there's gigabit LAN, USB 3.0, support for 16GB of RAM, NO OVERCLOCKING support (it's an H81 Express chipset so unlocked multiplier (K-edition CPUs) chips will not be overclockable unless you increase the voltage and thus reducing the actual lifespan of the chip. If you don't plan on overclocking, no need to be worried about it. There' also no multichannel sound chip - you only get stereo output so You'll probably need a PCI-based sound card or a 2.1 sound system at most.
There's also an internal USB 3.0 connector which is nice in case you want additional USB 3.0 ports.
The Hard Disk drive is just fine if that's the capacity you need.
The 750Ti is the best GPU you can get that doesn't require a dedicated power connector form the PSU. Your PSU can handle a more powerful GPU, no doubt. I'll try to build a system within your budget and see what I come up with.

If your budget is around $1000, this is a very powerful configuration.
It is thought in a way that would allow you to keep the system for longer without upgrading things too soon. If you do happen to need an upgrade a few years down the road, you'll surely have expansion options both for a more powerful CPU, double the RAM and adding more storage.

Also, pay attention to what hard drive you're going with. Western Digital and Seagate(especially) have higher failure rates for their HDDs since the flooding in Thailand. Hitachi drives have the lowest failure rates on the market. I used to be a Seagate fan, until I had to pay $1000 to Seagate to get my data back from a failed Hard Drive. The warranty is there, but it's for the drive, NOT for your data. Pay huge attention to that if you value your data, otherwise your pockets could end up bleeding for no real reason.

pcnoob10 · Jun 8, 2015

RockyPlays :

oh ok, thank you!

bicycle_repair_man · Jun 8, 2015

RockyPlays :

I'll second that build, but bear in mind that this includes components for overclocking. If you don't plan on doing that, you're better off with something else and saving your cash. An i5 4440 or Xeon E3-1231 v3 and ASRock H97 motherboard is a good start.

RockyPlays · Jun 8, 2015

If you dont plan on overclocking, you can get this build with a better GPU http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mpT8qs

bicycle_repair_man · Jun 8, 2015

OP, do you know what the resolution and refresh rate of your display device (monitor or TV) is? If you have a specific model already, let us know.

pcnoob10 · Jun 8, 2015

3ogdy :

Let's see:
The PSU (RM450W) is a very good choice. It is a high-quality PSU.
The mobo. The CPU you want is supported, so are more powerful chips in case you'll want to upgrade later down the road. There are enough SATAIII connections, there's gigabit LAN, USB 3.0, support for 16GB of RAM, NO OVERCLOCKING support (it's an H81 Express chipset so unlocked multiplier (K-edition CPUs) chips will not be overclockable unless you increase the voltage and thus reducing the actual lifespan of the chip. If you don't plan on overclocking, no need to be worried about it. There' also no multichannel sound chip - you only get stereo output so You'll probably need a PCI-based sound card or a 2.1 sound system at most.
There's also an internal USB 3.0 connector which is nice in case you want additional USB 3.0 ports.
The Hard Disk drive is just fine if that's the capacity you need.
The 750Ti is the best GPU you can get that doesn't require a dedicated power connector form the PSU. Your PSU can handle a more powerful GPU, no doubt. I'll try to build a system within your budget and see what I come up with.

If your budget is around $1000, this is a very powerful configuration.
It is thought in a way that would allow you to keep the system for longer without upgrading things too soon. If you do happen to need an upgrade a few years down the road, you'll surely have expansion options both for a more powerful CPU, double the RAM and adding more storage.

Also, pay attention to what hard drive you're going with. Western Digital and Seagate(especially) have higher failure rates for their HDDs since the flooding in Thailand. Hitachi drives have the lowest failure rates on the market. I used to be a Seagate fan, until I had to pay $1000 to Seagate to get my data back from a failed Hard Drive. The warranty is there, but it's for the drive, NOT for your data. Pay huge attention to that if you value your data, otherwise your pockets could end up bleeding for no real reason.

wow thanks man!

pcnoob10 · Jun 8, 2015

bicycle_repair_man :

Alright thanks! I will make the necessary changes, i dont plan on overclocking.

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