Build a gaming + 3d rendering PC in an effective budget

random_beast · Jul 8, 2015

I want to build a gaming + 3D rendering PC in an effective budget. Budget is $1000-$1400. That is 70000-80000/- INR

Games I want to play :

Far Cary 4, Crysis 3, Battlefield 4,Assasin's Creed series, GTA series etc

Softwares I want to run :

Cinema 4D,3ds Max, Maya, Blender, Rhino, Solidworks, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop etc

My plan of specifications :
- Intel core i5 4440
- Asus nvidia Strix GTX 970 4 GB ddr5
- Asus Z97-PRO GAMER LGA1150 4th Generation MotherBoard
- Cooler Master K380
- Corsair 650n watt
- Adata 8 Gb ddr3 ram
- WD hd 1 tb

Can you please review for compatibility and suggest better alternatives for the similar budget. Suggestions will be really appreciated.
Thank you

MasterDell · Jul 8, 2015

I would suggest changing the cheap i5 to a Xeon E3 1231-V3. It is more suited for your needs. I would also suggest changing the motherboard to an H97 board since you don't need a Z97 motherboard. All you need is an ASRock H97 PRO4. Not a suggestion: Change your PSU to a unit made by Super Flower, Seasonic, Antec, or XFX.

Kiril1512 · Jul 8, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($96.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($254.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($334.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master K280 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($187.93 @ Amazon)
Total: $1464.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-08 04:40 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PRO GAMER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($96.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($254.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master K280 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($187.93 @ Amazon)
Total: $1450.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-08 04:42 EDT-0400

MasterDell · Jul 8, 2015

Kiril1512 :

Okay first off, that build has some problems.. Second off, did you even read the OP? He lives in India and if common sense kicks in, that means that their prices are inflated. So a $900 build here is a $1400 build there. :ange:

Edit: Those builds now that they are both up

i7Baby · Jul 8, 2015

random_beast :

You'll be able to play those games but not run all that software too well. You should look up the system requirements for each software package. And see what other people are using.

Can you add the inr for each item ion your build list?

Mugglensu1984 · Jul 8, 2015

random_beast :

I want to build a gaming + 3D rendering PC in an effective budget. Budget is $1000-$1400. That is 70000-80000/- INR

Games I want to play :

Far Cary 4, Crysis 3, Battlefield 4,Assasin's Creed series, GTA series etc

Softwares I want to run :

Cinema 4D,3ds Max, Maya, Blender, Rhino, Solidworks, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop etc

My plan of specifications :
- Intel core i5 4440
- Asus nvidia Strix GTX 970 4 GB ddr5
- Asus Z97-PRO GAMER LGA1150 4th Generation MotherBoard
- Cooler Master K380
- Corsair 650n watt
- Adata 8 Gb ddr3 ram
- WD hd 1 tb

Can you please review for compatibility and suggest better alternatives for the similar budget. Suggestions will be really appreciated.
Thank you

Change the processor to a i7-4790K and the rest is fine

random_beast · Jul 8, 2015

MasterDell :

- Can XeonE3 1231-V3 handle games and 3D rendering more better than intel i5 4440 ?

- Why do you suggest ASRock H97 PRO4 over Asus Z97 Pro Gamer ? What difference do they make in compatibility as well as gaming and 3D render?

- Antec 650 watt or Seasonic 620 watt ? Which will be better ?

Does Asus Graphic Card and Asus Motherboard combined make any benifit to the system ?

i7Baby · Jul 8, 2015

- Can XeonE3 1231-V3 handle games and 3D rendering more better than intel i5 4440 ? - yes

Why do you suggest ASRock H97 PRO4 over Asus Z97 Pro Gamer ? What difference do they make in compatibility as well as gaming and 3D render? - Z97 costs more and with the xeon you won't need its overclcoking facility.

- Antec 650 watt or Seasonic 620 watt ? Which will be better ? - Seasonic

- Does Asus Graphic Card and Asus Motherboard combined make any benifit to the system ? - No.

random_beast · Jul 8, 2015

i7Baby :

Here's the list of INR for each item.

- Intel core i5 4440 - 12735/- INR
- Asus nvidia Strix GTX 970 4 GB ddr5 - 28390/- INR
- Asus Z97-PRO GAMER LGA1150 4th Generation MotherBoard -11250/- INR
- Cooler Master K380 - 3995/- INR
- Corsair 650n watt - 4070/- INR
- Adata 8 Gb ddr3 ram - 4100/- INR
- WD hd 1 tb - 3850/- INR
- Dell screen 21.5 - 8800/- INR

TOTAL = 77190/- INR

Can you tell me what should I do for this build ? And how do I know what other people are using ?

random_beast · Jul 8, 2015

i7Baby :

Why don't I need overclocking facility while I am using Asus Gtx Strix 970 ? How does using Xeon justify I don't need overclocking facility ? Would you please explain. I don't understand .

And thanks for the answers

logainofhades · Jul 8, 2015

i7Baby :

I agree with most of this, but on the PSU side, it depends. Seasonic makes some Antec units. It just depends on the model.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

logainofhades · Jul 8, 2015

random_beast :

i7Baby :

Why don't I need overclocking facility while I am using Asus Gtx Strix 970 ? How does using Xeon justify I don't need overclocking facility ? Would you please explain. I don't understand .

And thanks for the answers

Z97 is for overclocking CPU, not GPU. H97 is all you need for a 1231v3, because it cannot be overclocked.

MasterDell · Jul 10, 2015

logainofhades :

Yes, but in this case the Seasonic will be better considering Seasonic never OEM'd a *50w PSU for Antec.

EDIT: Checked the list and as it appears they did make a *50w PSU.. Just none that are actively sold in NA. Although a neo eco 520w may be made by Seasonic, the 520w Seasonic M12II is a better unit than the Neo. (Why? Warranty.

)

random_beast · Jul 11, 2015

logainofhades :

random_beast :

Z97 is for overclocking CPU, not GPU. H97 is all you need for a 1231v3, because it cannot be overclocked.

What if I don't go for Xeon ? What alternatives do I have for CPU as well as MOTHERBOARD ?

i7Baby · Jul 12, 2015

Depends on your budget.

eg i5 4690k plus ASRock Z97 Extreme 4

logainofhades · Jul 13, 2015

For rendering, you want an i7 class chip, hence the Xeon recommendations.

random_beast · Jul 13, 2015

i7Baby :

i5 4690k + Asus z97-a will be good?

random_beast · Jul 13, 2015

logainofhades :

It will get bit costly for me. i5 4690k would not be fine ?

logainofhades · Jul 13, 2015

A 1231v3, with an H97 board, should be about the same, if not cheaper, than a 4690k, with a Z97 board. Add in the necessary cooler, for overclocking, and the price advantage goes completely to the Xeon.

MasterDell · Jul 17, 2015

Not only the price advantage but also the performance advantage. (In terms of video editing and most modern games)

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