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Ryuko
October 13, 2014 7:14:08 PM
Hello,
Just discovered this site when I was looking for parts to build my first PC and I gotta say, a lot of helpful reply's and recommendations.
Everything that I listed is available at a local retailer store so I can just go there and buy it instead of waiting for it through the mail which could possibly get damaged.
Here is my list:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Rth2zy
I will appreciate any recommendations for a better or cheaper part.
Thank you,
Alex
Just discovered this site when I was looking for parts to build my first PC and I gotta say, a lot of helpful reply's and recommendations.
Everything that I listed is available at a local retailer store so I can just go there and buy it instead of waiting for it through the mail which could possibly get damaged.
Here is my list:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Rth2zy
I will appreciate any recommendations for a better or cheaper part.
Thank you,
Alex
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Reply to Ryuko
WHY ARE YOU BUYING SUCH AN OVERKILL PSU!!!
Here is a better build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz 8-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($233.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($355.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.48 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1457.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 22:16 EDT-0400
Notice the video card change? And you can get it from any brand, Asus, MSI, etc.
Here is a better build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz 8-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($233.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($355.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.48 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1457.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 22:16 EDT-0400
Notice the video card change? And you can get it from any brand, Asus, MSI, etc.
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Reply to turkey3_scratch
Ryuko
October 13, 2014 7:18:35 PM
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Ryuko said:
Yea, I thought the Power Supply would be too much. As other have suggested about 700-900 in some other threads.With the GTX 970 graphics card I put in my modified build above, you could go with a 650 watt PSU perfectly fine. DO not spend $300 on a power supply, such a waste of money. Even 750 that I put in is a bit much.
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Reply to turkey3_scratch
Here's my build:
Better processor
A bit faster ram
No need for such a large HDD
Added an SSD
High quality case
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.66 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.48 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1341.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 22:19 EDT-0400
Better processor
A bit faster ram
No need for such a large HDD
Added an SSD
High quality case
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.66 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.48 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1341.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 22:19 EDT-0400
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Reply to Gam3r01
Ryuko
October 13, 2014 7:20:45 PM
Ryuko
October 13, 2014 7:22:59 PM
Valkyrieneos
October 13, 2014 7:23:23 PM
Ryuko said:
A question about the cooler, i heard a 212 is better for AMD CPU is that better than the I i listed? Also its about $50 cheaper.No, t is not better because the 212 is air cooling and yours is water cooling, but it still does the job for a much cheaper price. If you plan on overclocking though, don't expect as high frequencies with air cooling.
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Reply to turkey3_scratch
Valkyrieneos
October 13, 2014 7:24:23 PM
bsod1
October 13, 2014 7:24:50 PM
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 4 79.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($207.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card ($565.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.48 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1587.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 22:24 EDT-0400
here you go
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 4 79.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($207.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card ($565.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.48 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1587.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 22:24 EDT-0400
here you go
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Reply to bsod1
jarblater
October 13, 2014 7:26:57 PM
Sorry, but with no regards to your local retailer or the AMD CPU (which in my opinion is far overpriced):
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/v2XMyc
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/v2XMyc/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Xtreem 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.48 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1509.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 22:25 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/v2XMyc
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/v2XMyc/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Xtreem 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.48 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1509.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 22:25 EDT-0400
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Reply to jarblater
Ryuko
October 13, 2014 7:27:06 PM
Valkyrieneos
October 13, 2014 7:28:14 PM
The easiest way to break it down is like this.
AMD: More, overall weaker cores, however cheaper. Performs better in some multithreaded tasks.
INTEL: Less cores, stronger overall architecture, better gaming experience.
If you have the money to spend intel will offer you more raw performance, but it comes at a premium.
AMD is the better budget option where intel runs performance.
AMD: More, overall weaker cores, however cheaper. Performs better in some multithreaded tasks.
INTEL: Less cores, stronger overall architecture, better gaming experience.
If you have the money to spend intel will offer you more raw performance, but it comes at a premium.
AMD is the better budget option where intel runs performance.
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Reply to Gam3r01
bsod1
October 13, 2014 7:29:12 PM
Ryuko said:
is there a difference between Intel and AMD? I'm seeing a lot of builds going for Intel.For strictly gaming, Intel is better. It also is more power efficient and runs cooler.
If you plan to do a lot of multitasking and make use of the extra cores, AMD is better for you (personally, I'd still prefer Intel.)
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Reply to bsod1
Valkyrieneos
October 13, 2014 7:30:36 PM
bsod1
October 13, 2014 7:30:46 PM
Ryuko said:
is there a difference between Intel and AMD? I'm seeing a lot of builds going for Intel.PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 4 79.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($207.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card ($565.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.48 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1587.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 22:24 EDT-0400
here you go
the 980 will serve you well. The best gaming video card out there.
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Reply to bsod1
jarblater
October 13, 2014 7:34:09 PM
Valkyrieneos
October 13, 2014 7:38:04 PM
jarblater
October 13, 2014 7:43:31 PM
Valkyrieneos said:
jarblater said:
Please use the RAM from my build! It has 800MHz higher clocked RAM for only $5 price premium!!!Doesnt that mean it has a lower cas and just works against it? Edit:Nvm confused myself lol
Even with a higher CAS, the higher clock allows for more memory operations per second. I specifically recommended it because I own a set of that model RAM I listed and it runs on 1T just as stable as 2T. Edit: Plus you can say you run at DDR4 speeds...Bragging rights!!!
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Reply to jarblater
Ryuko
October 13, 2014 7:45:17 PM
So I edited my list with your suggestions:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YwRnNG
I'll go read the rest while I was changing parts to make it compatible.
thanks for the suggestion this far.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YwRnNG
I'll go read the rest while I was changing parts to make it compatible.
thanks for the suggestion this far.
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Reply to Ryuko
jarblater
October 13, 2014 7:48:42 PM
Ryuko
October 13, 2014 7:50:39 PM
Ryuko
October 13, 2014 7:51:59 PM
Valkyrieneos
October 13, 2014 7:54:43 PM
jarblater
October 13, 2014 7:55:14 PM
If your modem has a USB port you can plug an external HDD into it and stream your videos from it like a server by simply going (in Windows Explorer) to Network\[modem name]\[drive name]\video file....At least that's how I think you can do it (I can't check because my dad has his "cloud" password protected). Please someone clarify or verify
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Reply to jarblater
Ryuko
October 13, 2014 7:56:38 PM
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/t93WK8
switched my RAM for jarblater one.
Other then adding a SSD in does everything else seem okay?
and thanks again for the help.
switched my RAM for jarblater one.
Other then adding a SSD in does everything else seem okay?
and thanks again for the help.
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Reply to Ryuko
Valkyrieneos
October 13, 2014 7:59:31 PM
Ryuko
October 13, 2014 8:01:24 PM
Ryuko
October 13, 2014 8:02:55 PM
jarblater
October 13, 2014 8:03:32 PM
turkey3_scratch said:
I would change the RAM to a more common brand, that RAM is probably not the most reliable, hence the price.LOL I have that RAM overclocked to 2500MHz @ 1.7v (10, 12, 12, 31 1T) on a CPU with a Bclk of 105, no errors in Prime95 after 8 hrs...then again...
I might just be lucky because when I initially got it I had to send it back to Newegg since one of the heatsinks fell off when I opened the box and that DIMM did not work. This may have been due to the box sitting outside for a few hours during the coldest part of winter, but this detail will never see clarification.
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Reply to jarblater
Ryuko
October 13, 2014 8:10:34 PM
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bjfVLk
I think I'll go for this build after all your help and suggestions.
My only Concern is the case that I picked. Will it be able to fit everything in and still have some room left to add extra parts in when I decide to?
Thanks again.
I think I'll go for this build after all your help and suggestions.
My only Concern is the case that I picked. Will it be able to fit everything in and still have some room left to add extra parts in when I decide to?
Thanks again.
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Reply to Ryuko
Ryuko
October 13, 2014 8:35:26 PM
Ryuko
October 14, 2014 6:32:23 AM
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