Need spec checking before buying

TrivisionZero · Jul 25, 2015

I was just wondering if it was possible for someone to spec check my new desktop build, if you do; thanks!

So I'm not exactly new to building PC's, this is going to be my second, but I just wanted to make sure everything is compatible and everything!

Also, someone helped me the first time, so I'm definitely not an expert hardwarist...

Almost forgot: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MYgpvK

Ryarwood99 · Jul 25, 2015

Is there a reason you are going z87 instead of z97? Also the CX series are junk, they are now tier 4 on http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

I would go with something by Seasonic, EVGA, or XFX.

Also what do you plan on using this computer for?

TrivisionZero · Jul 25, 2015

Ryarwood99 :

No specific reason, just found it online. What's the difference between z87 and z97?

What's wrong with the CX series? I currently have one and it seems to be working just fine.

I am going to be using it for light gaming, but heavy video editing and such.

If you could link me to a 'better' PSU for about the same price, I'd apreciate it.

Ryarwood99 · Jul 25, 2015

The z97 is newer and has a few more features, like SATA express and M.2 capabilities... This PSU is more and doesn't have a MIR but it is by far a better unit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013
The CX series are just not made with as high quality capacitors, and are therefore more likely to fail especially when being pushed. Just look up people with CX series and some of there problems. They just aren't made for higher-end systems

TrivisionZero · Jul 25, 2015

Ryarwood99 :

Do you know any other newer motherboards that are a little cheaper in price than the z97 and closer to the z87? As I'm trying to keep the price down as much as possible. It seems that the CX model is getting really good reviews on Amazon, and it's a lot cheaper than what you listed, so I'm not sure what to get...

TrivisionZero · Jul 25, 2015

tea urchin :

Thanks, I updated the build, no issues now: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HbRHFT

Ryarwood99 · Jul 25, 2015

That is a good board, I have it with my 4790k for the time being, not the best but you're not paying for the best! I would still change out that PSU, but to each his own I guess.

TrivisionZero · Jul 25, 2015

Ryarwood99 :

Would an AX or HX Corsair be better?

Ryarwood99 · Jul 25, 2015

TrivisionZero :

Absolutely! They are tier one units! Great units!

TrivisionZero · Jul 25, 2015

Kind of embarrassed to say this, contrary to my argument, but lately my system has been shutting off and the red light on the front just blinks. When I press the power button, it simply turns on... I was thinking it could be overheating, but could this be the CX's fault?

Ryarwood99 · Jul 25, 2015

TrivisionZero :

No, that is most likely it going to sleep and the HDD activity light blinking

It is just doing it after being inactive for awhile, correct?

TrivisionZero · Jul 25, 2015

It only does it sometimes, and when it does, under the Event Viewer in Windows, it shows some error. The red light blinking is the PC status light plugged into the motherboard. I'm putting it into sleep mode to see if that's it though!

TrivisionZero · Jul 25, 2015

Yep that's it... So no issues with the CX so far then.

Ryarwood99 · Jul 25, 2015

Good to hear!!

My two things are: I do not like to see people on a budget try to cut corners on the PSU and it blow up in there face (no pun intended), I would rather spend the extra $30 now then another $1000 later.

And, I don't want to see someone just click the CX series because it is the first thing to pop up on PCPartPicker, oblivious to its problems, that's all!!

TrivisionZero · Jul 25, 2015

Upgraded the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7YfkZL Better? Also, is there any way to shave off some of the price? I really want to try to save as much as possible... Do you think an i5-4690K would be a substantial enough improvement over the AMD Athlon X4 760K?

Ryarwood99 · Jul 25, 2015

TrivisionZero :

The i5 will be a GINORMOUS upgrade. (I came from Phenom x4 to 4790k and it was AMAZING!!!) You said you were video editing right? You will really want the i7 > the i5 for that. The case is where I see the best opportunity to shave some of the price, but there are other places. How much are you looking to shave?

TrivisionZero · Jul 25, 2015

So you have the i5, not i7? How is it for editing (if you edit)? Would the i7 really be that much better in After Effects compared to the i5? And it took me a while to find a case that I like, but do you have any suggestions for a similar case?

Thanks for all the help so far!

Ryarwood99 · Jul 25, 2015

I have i7, but I know both will be a HUGE upgrade. You cannot go wrong with either of those CPU's... The i7 will be better. How much? That's hard to say, I'd say a fair amount. But if you look at other threads, they will ask the OP if he is editing or just gaming and that will help decide what processor he gets (unless said person has a large enough budget for it to not matter and they then get the i7 by default). What do you like about that case? Is it the (I don't want to call it boringness) discreteness? Or is there a feature you need?

TrivisionZero · Jul 25, 2015

Ryarwood99 :

It has a nice simple design, plus the fan in the front is really easily accessible. It's also built for being quiet. The others for 30 or 40 I found on Newegg just looked cheap, like cheap plastic. You know any cases that at least don't look cheap for 40 or 50 or so? My current SPEC-01 is awesome, but I want something a little different.

Ryarwood99 · Jul 26, 2015

TrivisionZero :

Some of the Antec cases look sharp, cheap but sharp.
NZXT has some seeming good ones
Theres the Fractal Design Core series (make sure you get one that supports full ATX or go with the z97m Anniversary (same motherboard but is micro-atx))

TrivisionZero · Jul 26, 2015

I found an XFX with more positive reviews, same wattage, and 10 dollars cheaper or so, how's the XFX P1-550S-XXB9?

TrivisionZero · Jul 26, 2015

I also swapped out the CPU, the new Xeon is about as cheap as an i5 but has performance similar to the i7!

(Xeon E3-1231 v3)

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