Is this a good Computer Build?

jperry4747 · Aug 13, 2015

I am building my first computer and wanted to be able to have good parts at a decent budget also be able to improve it in the future. Is what i have here good.

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Jperry4747/saved/#view=8wctt6

IAmTheTofu · Aug 13, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.10 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card ($293.98 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Neos ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 43.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($7.42 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 43.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($7.42 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer G237HLbi 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $981.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-13 03:22 EDT-0400

You can SLI without any cost. All you would need to pay for is the extra graphics card.

Also, same with overclocking. You can overclock AND SLI without paying anything extra but the graphics card and the CPU cooler.

jperry4747 · Aug 13, 2015

Not sure about getting the extra parts because i was not going to add anymore then what i generally have when build this, but later in the future i would definitely think of getting the the graphics cards to overclock but the processor i have there comes with a cpu cooler. So is there anything in that build that could be changed for something else better in the same price range? Also is the 500watt battery i already have good enough for this? The Pcpartpicker site added up the watts and said i would only be at 317 Watts with my current build?

IAmTheTofu · Aug 13, 2015

Not really. The PSU you had in your build wasn't very reliable. The one I suggested will last you for a long time. Even if it were to fail, It most likely wouldn't take something with it.

And trust me, the GTX 970 is worth it. But it's up to you. Just use my current build and swap the card over to a 960.

jperry4747 · Aug 14, 2015

ok so i will buy the video card and the new battery but will i need to buy a different cpu cooler or is the one that comes with the processor good enough? Oh and did you say to buy the video card i already had and the one you suggested or just is the one you suggested good enough on its own

IAmTheTofu · Aug 14, 2015

The GTX 960 is great, however the GTX 970 is better. If you can, get the GTX 970. If you can't, then the GTX 960 is fine. For the CPU cooler as long as you overclock you will be good to go.

jperry4747 · Aug 14, 2015

How will i know if im overclocking i'm new to this. Also would this be a good match with the video card you showed me i had some recommendations on it. And the same one you showed me but i think its another brand?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-912v308002 (recommended one)

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g (Related to your suggestion)

IAmTheTofu · Aug 14, 2015

My bad, I meant as long as you DON'T overclock. Sorry, lol my mistake. The stock cooler will be fine as long as you don't overclock. Overclocking creates more heat than normal, so that's definitely not good for the stock cooler.

The GTX 970 beats the R9 290 no doubt. The GTX 970 compares with the R9 290X, not 290.

jperry4747 · Aug 14, 2015

Ok so these come as a choice with it, which of these would be a better buy for the price and performance?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099 (this)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856002 (or this)?

-HH- · Aug 14, 2015

The hyper 212 evo.

jperry4747 · Aug 14, 2015

But what if i overclocked would it still be ok?

-HH- · Aug 14, 2015

Yeah. TBH I wouldnt do HUGE overclocks with it. But it works like a charm as a budget cooler.

jperry4747 · Aug 14, 2015

okay thanks i really had to change this build honestly because of how much it started to cost i can show you the new build if you could make any comments on any improvement to make?

jperry4747 · Aug 14, 2015

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bDLqnQ

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.98 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($101.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)

Case: BitFenix Neos ATX Mid Tower Case ($60.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.00 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 43.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.17 @ Amazon)

Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 43.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.17 @ Amazon)

Monitor: Acer G237HLbi 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)

This is my new build and also people said something about getting an ssd drive what it your take on that and if you agree with them, can you send me a link for some of your recommendations?

-HH- · Aug 14, 2015

This will perform a bit better but is a tad pricier.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.98 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($5.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($116.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($309.99 @ B&H)
Case: Silverstone PS10B ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX Core Edition 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 86.7 CFM 140mm Fan ($15.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1048.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-14 05:06 EDT-0400

jperry4747 · Aug 14, 2015

well i dont think i will hop up tho that price again but i will add on in the future. But what about ssd it helps download and starting up a lot faster is their any good hybrid?

IAmTheTofu · Aug 14, 2015

SSD's are worth it. No, it doesn't increase your download but it does increase your app startup time, OS start up, etc. Your download is based on your internet. Hybrid's are alright, It'd be more worth it to get an SSD + HDD though.

Also, for the cooler, the CRYORIG H7 is better for the price, plus it's smaller.

jperry4747 · Aug 14, 2015

The only one i can find say amd but i think my build is atx will this cause a problem?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565&cm_re=CRYORIG_H7-_-9SIA4UF2DZ6565-_-Product

IAmTheTofu · Aug 14, 2015

No, not at all. The Cryorig H7 will fit inside, as well as the 212 EVO.

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