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Help me switch from PS4->PC for the summer, ~1500$ build

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June 3, 2014 5:36:15 PM

I'm about to build my first PC. I have already posted here asking for advice, and have since done some more work into figuring out what I want. I'm now going to post according to the rules detailed in the sticky thread, *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice* .

Approximate Purchase Date: Before July

Budget Range: Approx. 1800, give or take 200

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming rig

Are you buying a monitor: No, have one.

Do you need to buy OS: Yes. Not sure if windows 7 or 8, I prefer 7 but people say 8 is better for gaming.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I live in canada so anything xxxxx.ca

Location: Montreal QC, Canada

Parts Preferences: Want to go with Intel/Nvidia

Overclocking: Yes (cpu from 3.2 ghz to 4.0, not sure about gpu)

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe but certainly not in the near future

Your Monitor Resolution: 1080p

Here is my build so far (obviously I'm willing to change any of it except the 780):

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/k3DrmG

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($88.56 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($562.05 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.79 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1400.33


Additional Comments: I'm new to this so there are a few things I'm not sure of. 1, does it really matter if the psu is modular/semi/not? 2, I have read on this forum that Nvidia's recommended 600W for the 780 is for "generic" PSUs, and that a good quality one at sub-600 should be ok. I've read also people who have the overclocked gpu and overclocked cpu who never even hit 500W on a kW meter. 3, does an SSD make that big of a difference? Because I heard that for gaming it's not worth it. 4, I have read that the EVGA card is the best of the bunch because it's super clocked, has the extra fans, and has a good warranty / support. Is this true?

Thanks

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June 3, 2014 6:08:33 PM

Your build is not bad already

1. Using a modular psu will allow for better cable management (to me its important)
2. If you may upgrade in the future by adding another gpu, I would get a 750W+ psu
3. an SSD will decrease boot time and load time in games, meaning you will load the fastest into most games and be able to restart your pc after updates faster.
4. I use Gigabyte Windforce gpu's because they have the best cooling and highest overclock (at least for my 2x 4GB 770's)


I would change:
The case to something bigger (better cable management, and space for drives/fans/cooling system)
The PSU to something modular (like Corsair AX series)
If you can, get the 780ti rather than the 780
June 4, 2014 9:34:32 AM

Thanks texxy,

If SSD only improves boot times and load times, I think I can pass on it.

I'm looking into gigabyte windforce now, I am very undecided on the mobo.

Lastly with regards to the 750W, I think I'll wait on that. I really don't think I'll need two 780s in the near future.

Still researching atm
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June 4, 2014 9:43:18 AM

Changed some stuff around to get you a better power supply and included an SSD. The SSD not only helps improve load times and boot times, but will make every aspect of your PC seem massively faster overall.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.48 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($559.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($104.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1471.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-04 12:41 EDT-0400)
June 4, 2014 10:29:32 AM

BleedingEdgeTek said:
Changed some stuff around to get you a better power supply and included an SSD. The SSD not only helps improve load times and boot times, but will make every aspect of your PC seem massively faster overall.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.48 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($559.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($104.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1471.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-04 12:41 EDT-0400)


I don't get it, why the 620W PSU? Even if I added the SSD, OC'd both GPU and CPU, I don't think I'd hit 500W
June 4, 2014 10:59:40 AM

You wouldn't pass 400w even when overclocked. The point of the 620w power supply is that it's very high quality for one, and secondly, it gives you plenty of headroom to get you better efficiency, and will last longer than a 500w power supply. Since power supplies degrade over time (even the high quality ones), the extra wattage headroom will give you a longer lasting product. And since the price is great for the high quality you get with it, I figured why not lol
June 7, 2014 3:25:45 AM

just one last note, please try and get a good PSU, in the past I bought cheaper ones and they tend to run super hot which made my GPU/CPU run hot. So twice I set a PSU on fire (started to smoke and could smell burrning) because the PSU ran near max capacity, I learned my lesson and will ALWAYS buy a PSU that has more than enough power to run everything in my system because I want it to run all my stuff with ease, not with lots of labor
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