First Time Custom Gaming/Streaming Build

tcprix · Feb 17, 2016

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/jmmH6h

To my knowledge this should all work. Does anyone have any suggestions? Is that Cooling system ok for the 4790k? Is the Mobo/PSU up to par? Any suggestions would be much appreciated thank you.

tcprix · Feb 17, 2016

If I'm not posting in the right section please inform me

filippi · Feb 17, 2016

$1633.60 build. Needs a SSD.

tcprix · Feb 17, 2016

why? I don't care about start up speed.

Vic 40 · Feb 17, 2016

It's not just start up,but installing of programs that will be quicker,but that's up to you.

As always when someone is posting a build is there one who adjusts it,so here i am,picked other parts for price or quality reasons and looks too,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($451.15 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.15 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Asus Z97 PRO GAMER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($172.61 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($105.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card ($289.15 @ Vuugo)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($18.75 @ Amazon Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($129.00 @ shopRBC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($159.87 @ DirectCanada)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.95 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1636.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-17 16:31 EST-0500

Other ram,i think it's for just abit more better,also for speed and (imo) looks too.
Other gpu,cheaper and i think it will look as good for the build.
Case is imo better,there are windowed cases,but you didn't pick one yourself and this one is quality and silent as well.There are more options of course around this pricemark.
Monitor,maybe not as fast,if you're going to notice,but with ips a better display and abit bigger as well.Again more,faster,options available aroun this pricemark.
Better psu for the price and up for sli as well.

tcprix · Feb 17, 2016

Thanks a lot for your input Vic 40. I don't know much about gpu's but I definitely like one that is cheaper that performs the same. I really like that case and yeah I could care less about looks or windows in my case. I like how it is steel and seems solid.

I don't know too much about monitors either I just want the cheapest price for one that will last and perform good and give good quality colors and what not. That one looks nice and doesn't break the bank.

That PSU is semi-modular, isn't it better to get full modular? (I know shit about psu's..)
What do you mean up for sli?
And do you think there is a cheaper motherboard that will perform the same or is it better to spend a good chunk on a quality mobo? I mean I don't want to cheap out spending the money I am on that cpu

Again thanks for modifying my build!

tcprix · Feb 17, 2016

and do you think I should get 1 or 2 case fans or not bother?

filippi · Feb 18, 2016

Hi tcprix. This is an alternative build for you. For Gaming/Streaming you will see a great performance gain w/ the GTX970.
This is the best price/performance 1080p gaming gpu for quite some time now.
You really should try the SSD: that 50 bucks will make you system so much snappier. it is an amazing thing.
The Xeon E3-1231 is really good. For its price will be a perfect match for that GTX970.
Anyway good luck mate

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($367.50 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.98 @ NCIX)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($96.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: OCZ Vector 180 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($58.88 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.15 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($424.99 @ NCIX)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.25 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: Rosewill 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($18.75 @ Amazon Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($129.00 @ shopRBC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($138.79 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.10 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1580.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-18 08:15 EST-0500

tcprix · Feb 18, 2016

thanks filippi, really appreciate your input. Yeah I think I will go with an SSD afterall. It makes sense. Yeah I'd prefer to get a GTX 970 and thanks for suggesting a solid one. I've researched cpu's for soo friggin long man. That was what I was going to go with but I think I will just go for the i7 4790k as it's 4.0 ghz and seems to handle anything I could throw at it. I don't know much about comps but I was nervous to get a cpu w/out an igpu. I know I'm getting a gpu anyways but it could switch when not gaming to just a basic gpu so it's not always running.

Thanks for your input again, i really like your build thanks!

tcprix · Feb 18, 2016

just read reviews on that gpu @ newegg and a ton of ppl are saying it's noisy.. Think I'll get another 970

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