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padawan69

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Hello everyone

I am planning to build my first gaming PC. I am not planning to overclock so I chose a cheap mobo, I want to have one of the best GPU right now though so I wouldnt need to upgrade for a while. Any advice about what parts are best is greatly appreciated, since I just went to PCpartpicker and got over it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($212.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($125.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($195.45 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card ($694.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H440 (Blue/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ NZXT)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: NZXT RF-FN122-RB 45.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Directron)
Case Fan: NZXT RF-FN122-RB 45.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Directron)
Case Fan: NZXT RF-FN122-RB 45.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Directron)
Total: $1626.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-16 23:15 EDT-0400

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N3rdR4ge
Advice:
-The i5-4690 is inferior to the Xeon e3-1231 v3. Both are non-overclocking processors. the Xeon is much closer to an i7 and will give you a lot more power. You shouldn't even consider the i5 when the Xeon is so closely priced.
-There is no need for an aftermarket cooler with a non-overclocking cooler. Both processors mentioned will come with a sufficient stock one.
-The H97 Anniversary is a low end board. The H97 Pro4 has better features, higher quality components, and almost the same price point.
-You can get faster ram with the same latency for almost the same price.
-The Samsung 840 Evo 250GB is extremely overpriced at $125.89. It is an old model with limited availability. Sites usually jack up the price of hard to...
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Advice:
-The i5-4690 is inferior to the Xeon e3-1231 v3. Both are non-overclocking processors. the Xeon is much closer to an i7 and will give you a lot more power. You shouldn't even consider the i5 when the Xeon is so closely priced.
-There is no need for an aftermarket cooler with a non-overclocking cooler. Both processors mentioned will come with a sufficient stock one.
-The H97 Anniversary is a low end board. The H97 Pro4 has better features, higher quality components, and almost the same price point.
-You can get faster ram with the same latency for almost the same price.
-The Samsung 840 Evo 250GB is extremely overpriced at $125.89. It is an old model with limited availability. Sites usually jack up the price of hard to get parts. The newer Samsung 850 Evo 250GB is only $89.48. Do not bother with the 840 Evo.


Your build with the proper adjustments:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($195.45 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card ($694.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H440 (Blue/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ NZXT)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: NZXT RF-FN122-RB 45.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Directron)
Case Fan: NZXT RF-FN122-RB 45.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Directron)
Case Fan: NZXT RF-FN122-RB 45.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Directron)
Total: $1616.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-16 23:47 EDT-0400
 
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-You don't need the extra cooler and all those fans. Already have 8 without them.
-At your price point you can get a better board.
-Overkill on memory. Some good CAS 8 will work.
-Overkill on storage and you picked older SSD.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($117.11 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card ($694.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H440 (Blue/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ NZXT)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1439.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-16 23:55 EDT-0400

 
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i wouldn't say overkill on storage. i have 7TB installed and 4TB of external at the moment and running out of space quick. i would also go with an unlocked(k version) CPU and 8GB of >1600 DDR3. you can get good 2133 or 2400 for near to the price of 1600 nowadays.
 
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