Another Build Plan, Another Build Critique

[solego]

This is my second attempt at a computer build plan. I have done some research into the individual parts and their interaction with each other. I am always baffled by power requirements, so that one was merely a guess. I intend to use this computer for gaming and my sign business using Adobe Illustrator.

Please don't bashful. If it helps, you can resort to calling me names for my ignorance.

Thanks

Mike


[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GKHF) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GKHF/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GKHF/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price

**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $229.99 @ NCIX US

**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.94 @ OutletPC

**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87xud4h) | $144.99 @ Newegg

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz16gx3m2a1600c10) | $141.99 @ Newegg

**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1002faex) | $88.97 @ OutletPC

**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n760tf2gd5oc) | $259.99 @ SuperBiiz

**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r) | $44.99 @ NCIX US

**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx750m) | $77.99 @ Micro Center

**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $19.98 @ OutletPC

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-fqc04649) | $136.98 @ OutletPC

**Monitor** | [Asus VE278Q 27.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-ve278q) | $240.06 @ Amazon

**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050002ww) | $23.20 @ Newegg

| | **Total**

| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1439.07

 

[Suztera]

Swapped to a cheaper but good quality motherboard.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($141.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($259.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($136.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE278Q 27.0" Monitor ($240.06 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($23.20 @ Newegg)
Total: $1466.07
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-09 11:02 EDT-0400)

 

[AMDThunder]

Do you plan to OC? You didn't mention it. If not, no need for the k series CPU or OC motherboard. No performance difference, but can save you money. Also wouldn't need the aftermarket cooler. Now if you do plan to OC, ignore my post.

 

[solego]

Wouldn't even know how to over clock. So, get the i5-4670?

 

[solego]

And I take it that the PSU selection was adequate?

 

[Suztera]

And I take it that the PSU selection was adequate?

Corsair CX power supply are mediocre and a short warranty. The Seasonic G550 is a better quality power supply and will last longer. 550W is sufficient for your build

Build with a GTX 770
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($121.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($141.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($136.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE278Q 27.0" Monitor ($240.06 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($23.20 @ Newegg)
Total: $1452.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-09 11:37 EDT-0400)




Build with a GTX 760

Spoiler

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($121.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($141.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($136.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE278Q 27.0" Monitor ($240.06 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($23.20 @ Newegg)
Total: $1392.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-09 11:34 EDT-0400)

 

[solego]

Is there a big difference between the 760 and 770?

 

[AMDThunder]

Wouldn't even know how to over clock. So, get the i5-4670?

Yes, or the 4570 as Suztera mentioned. If you live anywhere near a Microcenter, its worth the drive. 4570 only $159.

 

[Suztera]

Is there a big difference between the 760 and 770?

For 1080p, a 760 you can max some games but have around 25-20FPS. WIth a 770,, you get a 15+ fps performance jump. Personally i would choose a 770 than a 760

 

[solego]

Okay. So you guys have offered some really good advice. I've made some changes. What do you think about this?

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GPMY) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GPMY/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GPMY/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price

And without the 4670K, I wouldn't be necessary for a CPU cooler?

**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670) | $204.99 @ Amazon

**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gah87d3h) | $101.39 @ Mwave

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz16gx3m2a1600c10) | $142.87 @ Amazon

**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $56.98 @ OutletPC

**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42774kr) | $344.99 @ NCIX US

**Case** | [Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-400r) | $79.99 @ Amazon

**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm) | $79.99 @ Amazon

**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $19.98 @ OutletPC

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-fqc04649) | $136.98 @ OutletPC

**Monitor** | [Asus VE278Q 27.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-ve278q) | $240.06 @ Amazon

**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050002ww) | $23.20 @ Newegg

| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1431.42

 

[Suztera]

Okay. So you guys have offered some really good advice. I've made some changes. What do you think about this?

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GPMY) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GPMY/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GPMY/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price

And without the 4670K, I wouldn't be necessary for a CPU cooler?

**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670) | $204.99 @ Amazon

**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gah87d3h) | $101.39 @ Mwave

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz16gx3m2a1600c10) | $142.87 @ Amazon

**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $56.98 @ OutletPC

**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42774kr) | $344.99 @ NCIX US

**Case** | [Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-400r) | $79.99 @ Amazon

**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm) | $79.99 @ Amazon

**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $19.98 @ OutletPC

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-fqc04649) | $136.98 @ OutletPC

**Monitor** | [Asus VE278Q 27.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-ve278q) | $240.06 @ Amazon

**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050002ww) | $23.20 @ Newegg

| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1431.42

Looks fine.

 

[solego]

Will it be fine with the stock CPU cooler?

 

[Suztera]

Will it be fine with the stock CPU cooler?

Yes the stock cooler is fine with stock speed.