Opinions on my final gaming PC build

itsVentrix · Aug 29, 2015

Hey

I'd just like peoples' opinions on the build I'm finally going with. I'm pretty sure it'll make do with all the games I'll be playing! http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/PLvZTW

Thanks,

itsVentrix

CTurbo · Aug 29, 2015

This would be better. The i5 4690 is way overpriced. You could even drop to the $262 i5 4460 and not even notice.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($282.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.00)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.00)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.00)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($329.00 @ Umart)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($85.00)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($102.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24D3ST DVD/CD Writer ($18.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($218.00)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($179.00)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($59.00)
Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel Headset ($79.00)
Total: $1707.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-30 04:02 AEST+1000

itsVentrix · Aug 29, 2015

I personally wouldn't go with any Radeon products since I do like Nvidia a lot but I'll consider it. I'll swap the 4690 for the 4590. Thanks

I also heard the Radeon products generally use up more power and generate more heat so yeah.

CTurbo · Aug 29, 2015

Well the 280x is a lot better than the 960. Don't discount it for no reason. They do use more power, but is that really a big deal? You won't notice a difference in heat.

itsVentrix · Aug 29, 2015

Okay I'll take a look at performance specs and all that

Thanks ^.^

Zerk2012 · Aug 29, 2015

The 280X and 960 are about tit for tat performance wise.
Myself I would leave off the gaming keyboard and SSD and get better performing parts first then add the extras.
This would stomp on your gaming performance, you can add a gaming keyboard, and SSD anytime but your main build should be all about the performance.
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/VTJtf7

CTurbo · Aug 29, 2015

Zerk has a good point about spending less on peripherals and more on the core parts, but I disagree about the 280x vs 960.

The 960 is on par with the regular 280. The 380 is a little better than both of them. The 280x is better than all 3.

Of course this is a moot point since you could obviously have a 970.

Zerk2012 · Aug 29, 2015

CTurbo :

Your numbers are about right 280/960 380, 280X

itsVentrix · Aug 31, 2015

Zerk2012 :

If I left the gaming keyboard out I wouldn't have a keyboard at all xD I could probably just save up a little and get it altogether. Thanks

itsVentrix · Aug 31, 2015

Zerk2012 :

I just edited some parts (removed the K and Z97 because I have no need for overclocking). Take a look please and tell me if this is okay?

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/M9jRP6

Thanks

CTurbo · Aug 31, 2015

Everything looks good. It's a great build. You could save $30 by getting the i5 4590 or $50 by getting the i5 4460. Both are a far great bang for buck than the 4690.

itsVentrix · Aug 31, 2015

CTurbo :

Okay I'll switch it to the i5-4590. It's not exactly what I wanted to pay for a gaming PC. In the beginning my starting budget was $1500 xD, but I guess in the end I'll be getting better performing parts and better quality parts. Thanks again!

CTurbo · Aug 31, 2015

If you want to make it cheaper, that could easily happen. You are paying $320 for mouse, keyboard, and headset. That is crazy to me.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($265.00 @ Umart)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($479.00 @ Centre Com)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($95.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24D3ST DVD/CD Writer ($18.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($179.00)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($59.00)
Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel Headset ($79.00)
Other: NZXT S340 Black and Blue ($99.00)
Total: $1753.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-31 15:56 AEST+1000

itsVentrix · Aug 31, 2015

CTurbo :

I know it's crazy money for the peripherals I'm getting xD but a lot of my friends have several Razer products and I like all of the peripherals I'm getting, so yeah!

Thanks, again ^.^

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