Hello!
I am building a new gaming PC for the very first time!
After much research here is what I came up with:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H97 GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.92 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 660W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power
Supply ($116.66 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($94.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1106.48
I don't plan on over clocking it as I don't need some monstrous powerful PC. My main focus for this build is quality and reliability.
I welcome any feedback or advice related to my build, and I also have a few questions:
-Is my PSU appropriate for my system? I used a calculator online, and it gave me around 500W at max power. I added 30% to be safe. The PSU I selected is pretty expensive, but I heard good things about SeaSonic.
-A lot of the motherboards I looked at are almost exactly the same..same ports, features, etc. I found an Asrock H97 mobo for $20 less... I'm wondering if there is any brand I should go with? Does brand really matter if the specs are the same?
-How many fans do I need in my case? The Fractal case I selected comes with 3, will that be enough? Also, do I always need more exhaust fans than intake fans?
-Is it ok to skip the after market CPU cooler since I'm not over clocking?
Thank you all! This website has been a valuable source of info!
I am building a new gaming PC for the very first time!
After much research here is what I came up with:CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H97 GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.92 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 660W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power
Supply ($116.66 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($94.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1106.48
I don't plan on over clocking it as I don't need some monstrous powerful PC. My main focus for this build is quality and reliability.
I welcome any feedback or advice related to my build, and I also have a few questions:
-Is my PSU appropriate for my system? I used a calculator online, and it gave me around 500W at max power. I added 30% to be safe. The PSU I selected is pretty expensive, but I heard good things about SeaSonic.
-A lot of the motherboards I looked at are almost exactly the same..same ports, features, etc. I found an Asrock H97 mobo for $20 less... I'm wondering if there is any brand I should go with? Does brand really matter if the specs are the same?
-How many fans do I need in my case? The Fractal case I selected comes with 3, will that be enough? Also, do I always need more exhaust fans than intake fans?
-Is it ok to skip the after market CPU cooler since I'm not over clocking?
Thank you all! This website has been a valuable source of info!
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