First PC Gaming Build For $2000CAD With White/Silver/Black Color Scheme

jcbantog · Sep 25, 2015

I want your opinions regarding my $2000 build for gaming and productivity. I would like the desktop to have a white/black/silver colour scheme. Tell me if all the components below will fit and are compatible. Any recommendations are welcome. Thanks.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($298.39 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.39 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($292.53 @ Amazon Canada)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($108.95 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.89 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.39 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($434.99 @ NCIX)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($134.98 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.98 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($329.98 @ NCIX)
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($120.34 @ DirectCanada)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $1962.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-25 15:17 EDT-0400

ben001 · Sep 25, 2015

Gigabyte generally draw more power than other 970's. I'm worried about that low quality power supply you're going to use. You should get a power supply unit lie under Tier 1 or 2. This will help you : http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

jcbantog · Sep 25, 2015

ben001 :

So what kind of PSU do you recommend and how much Watts do I need? Sorry, I'm new to this.

logainofhades · Sep 25, 2015

Not a good choice, on the power supply. It is a low quality unit. Gigabyte graphics cards, I tend to stay away from. IMO, quality is just not as good, as their motherboards. Also that one is a bit long, and will block drive bays. MSI makes a black and white card, that will fit. 120gb isn't much. I wouldn't go below 250gb, for your SSD. Had to change your case, to the S340, to free up budget elsewhere.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($298.39 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($36.38 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($292.53 @ Amazon Canada)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($108.95 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($124.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.39 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($439.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.95 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($329.98 @ NCIX)
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($120.34 @ DirectCanada)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $2002.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-25 16:02 EDT-0400

ben001 · Sep 25, 2015

A 550 watt is enough to run a single GTX 970.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vrL3wP

ben001 · Sep 25, 2015

logainofhades :

Not a good choice, on the power supply. It is a low quality unit. Gigabyte graphics cards, I tend to stay away from. IMO, quality is just not as good, as their motherboards. Also that one is a bit long, and will block drive bays. MSI makes a black and white card, that will fit. 120gb isn't much. I wouldn't go below 250gb, for your SSD. Had to change your case, to the S340, to free up budget elsewhere.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($298.39 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($36.38 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($292.53 @ Amazon Canada)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($108.95 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($124.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.39 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($439.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.95 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($329.98 @ NCIX)
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($120.34 @ DirectCanada)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $2002.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-25 16:02 EDT-0400

Yes, Gigabyte GTX 970 will block drive bays, you should change it to MSI .

jcbantog · Sep 25, 2015

Thanks for the feedback. Ill still use the NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case since I like the design with the MSI card and XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply.

logainofhades · Sep 26, 2015

I chose a 750w, to keep the option open, for SLI, and headroom for overclocking.

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