New computer build

MattMatt · Apr 11, 2016

Hello I'm new to pc building and i picked out these parts for myself I'm wondering if i chose the best case or if i didn't could somebody recommend one to me, id be interested in anything that looks quite simple if it has LEDs they should be red and great air flow is preferred
thank you all.

Parts http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Fear_incarnate/saved/YtCG3C

Ryan_78 · Apr 11, 2016

Why not go for a i5 6600k skylake if you have money? It is much better value and gaming performance than any AMD processor

Onefurrybanana · Apr 11, 2016

I personally use the corsair storm trooper.
It is a full tower so it will be quite large.
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16811119297

Justin Millard · Apr 11, 2016

8320E isn't really a very good gaming processor. It will limit the R9 390. FX-8370 would be much better.
Although admittedly if its not out of your budget a intel 6600K would be even better.

Also consider an intel 535 SSD. They're more reliable than the samsung evos, and a 240GB intel 535 is $109 ($86 in your country on outlet store) if you want to put more than just your OS on it.

Harraja · Apr 11, 2016

For a couple more dollars here is a good Intel based system

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/j282qs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/j282qs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.95 @ B&H)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($68.75 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Belkin F9L1001 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($6.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1067.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-11 08:26 EDT-0400

If you want the latest Intel stuff
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JmDs6h
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JmDs6h/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($141.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($68.75 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Belkin F9L1001 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($6.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1116.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-11 08:28 EDT-0400

Both change the CPU Motherboard and CPU cooler

Get the first if it needs to be really close to $1000 and the second for preformance

MattMatt · Apr 11, 2016

the skylake is out of my budget and i was looking at full amd build didn't know they're not great for gaming im just looking for an awesome gaming machine withing the $1250 price range

Harraja · Apr 11, 2016

Then go with this

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jVFLWZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jVFLWZ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($68.75 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($473.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Belkin F9L1001 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($6.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1211.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-11 08:50 EDT-0400

MattMatt · Apr 11, 2016

thank you all i will go with Harraja's first build and save up for it.
my question about the case still remains lol
by the way why air cooler over water cooled cpu cooler

Harraja · Apr 11, 2016

Unless you are overclocking there is no reason to get a liquid cooler and a NH-14 or 15 will achieve the same effect

Ryan_78 · Apr 11, 2016

Just do not get a 212 EVO cause the cryorig h7 is better in terms of sound and aesthetics, and same performance

Ecky · Apr 11, 2016

How about an i5 6600 + H110 board and use the stock cooler? It should be around as fast as a 4690K, but cheaper, quieter, and use the latest DDR4.

Ryan_78 · Apr 11, 2016

Ecky :

no oc ability, but really you can squeeze some good stuff out of it. not quieter, like never quieter under load as the cryorig coolers and noctua coolers. ddr3 and ddr4 for gaming has almost no difference, you do not need ddr4 at all.

Ecky · Apr 11, 2016

Just pointing out that Skylake is faster per clock, and you can probably get the same performance for less money. Overclocking for the sake of overclocking is a no-go with it of course, but if you're only overclocking for a little extra performance, you're quite frankly better off just buying the faster stock CPU.

Justin Millard · Apr 11, 2016

I'm just going to repeat that I recommend an intel 535 SSD over a samsung 850 evo SSD. They're the same price, but the intel ones seem to last longer and be more reliable.

MattMatt · Apr 12, 2016

Ecky thanks but i would like to ave 4 ram slots buy 2 x 8 now and then and another if needed
Ryan the cpu cooler i have changed and im adding instead of the evo 212
the SSD im lookin at right now and i decided on those

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/Fear_incarnate/saved/yDB2FT

hopefully summer work will be plenty and i can buy it for summer

Ecky · Apr 12, 2016

H110 boards can have 4 RAM slots, unlike the older H81 it replaces.

MattMatt · Apr 13, 2016

i think ill stick with what i have i juast replaced the HDD and graphics card to those
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/toshiba-internal-hard-drive-dt01aca200
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100382ntoc2l

Justin Millard · Apr 18, 2016

Enjoy your new system. Its going to be fantastic.

Ryan_78 · Apr 18, 2016

MattMatt :

I would go with a WD Blue or Seagate Barracuda over that Toshiba. I have it, but I don't recommend it. It also makes a semi-quiet clicking sound when I'm loading a game. I'm going to replace it soon. Also the failure rate is apparently quite high.

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