New to custom builds wondering if this is a good rig

[bradenheron]

Hi guys,

I am new to the custom building especially new to the gaming rig community. I am looking at building a rig for about $800-$1000. I have come up with a system and am just wondering if you guys could give me some feedback on it (also is it worth it to go AMD over Intel?)

Intel i5-4670K (4x core 3.4GHz/6MB L3 Cache)
Intel liquid cooling system (ARC Dual Silent fans)
4GB x2 DDR3 1600 Corsair
GeForce GTX 660 2GB
MSI B85 G41
Basic 600 Watt Power Supply
1 TB Drive
Basic 24x CD Drive

$883.00 (+shipping +tax +OS)

Thanks for your feedback

Braden

 

[tiny voices]

Well it depends on alot. Is the PSU from antec, XFX, Corsair, Seasonic? If not, it is likely junk and can fail easily and hurt your system. Also, I doubt it really makes 600w.

That 'liquid cooling' is a waste and is likely no better at all than air cooling.

You cannot overclock that CPu on that cheap motherboard so a CPU cooler is a total waste.

 

[bradenheron]

Well it depends on alot. Is the PSU from antec, XFX, Corsair, Seasonic? If not, it is likely junk and can fail easily and hurt your system. Also, I doubt it really makes 600w.

That 'liquid cooling' is a waste and is likely no better at all than air cooling.

You cannot overclock that CPu on that cheap motherboard so a CPU cooler is a total waste.

Ill end up grabbing a Corsair PSU. What would you suggest then for cooling? and as far as motherboards go what would you suggest then?

Thanks,

Braden

 

[tiny voices]

IF you want to overclock, you need a z87 board. GEt a coolermaster hyper 212 evo for cooling if you overclock. If not, the stock cooler is perfectly fine.

 

[bradenheron]

So something more like this?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1oXkw
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1oXkw/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1oXkw/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data Premier Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($123.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Travelstar 5K1000 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($215.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.48 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.73 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $965.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-06 14:48 EDT-0400)

 

[tiny voices]

That HDD is 5400 RPM and VERY slow.

Get 8gb RAm . 16gb is a total waste for gaming. games use MAX 3.3gb. Get 1600mhz.

 

[bradenheron]

So I have come up with my final build on everything except for the processor, I am undecided upon an AMD fx-8350 or an Intel i5-4670K. Which would be better for gaming? Is it worth it to go AMD and save 100?

Here is a link to the two builds...

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/bradenheron/saved/27Be (Intel)

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/bradenheron/saved/28un (AMD)

 

[tiny voices]

Drop the thermal paste. the cooler comes with it.

It will be worth it to go AMD if you decide to spend the extra $100 on a better GPU.