New i7-4790K build advice - Do these parts work good together?

[teh_fake_BANE]

So I'm looking at this build on NewEgg for about $1200. Is there anything that stands out where any of you helpful forum folks think I may run into trouble, compatibility issues, ect. ? Am I missing anything? This motherboard fits in this case, that heat synch works with the i7-4790K, the motherboard and GPU aren't going to bottleneck, and so forth?


ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM


NZXT Source 210 Elite White Steel with painted interior ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/ Black Front Trim


Western Digital WD VelociRaptor WD5000HHTZ 500GB 10000 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive


Western Digital Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive


EVGA 02G-P4-3753-KR G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 750 Ti Superclocked 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Video Card


Rosewill Glacier Series, Glacier 700M, 700W 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified, Modular Design, Single +12V Rail, SLI & Crossfire Ready Power Supply with Silent Aero-diversion fan


HyperX Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model HX316C10FWK2/8


Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor BX80646I74790K


Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit


Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BL 140mm UFB (Updraft Floating Balance) CPU Cooler


EVERCOOL HD-F117 Aluminum HDD Cooling Device


Thanks,
-=LCS=- teh_fake_BANE

 

[g-unit1111]

No I would trash that whole thing for $1200. For one thing a WD Velociraptor will offer no gain in storage performance over using an actual SSD. And for two pairing a CPU that expensive with a rather weak GPU will not be a good thing. If you're going through Newegg and picking all 5-star ratings for all the products you're choosing, that isn't a good way to go about picking parts for a build either.

This would be a better build for that price:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.95 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Directron)
Total: $1206.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-29 00:35 EST-0500

 

[teh_fake_BANE]

Thanks for the reply!

I do like that motherboard you mentioned, it has USB and PCIe 3.

As far as getting the OP processor, I would much rather replace the video card than the processor later on down the road, and that video card regularly out performs much more expensive cards, that's why it may seem a little lop sided on that aspect, but I do a lot of video editing, and the programs that work for that are just now starting to tap GPUs for power, it's mostly all in the processor though.

Why the Noctua over the heat synch I posted? Is it a performance boss? Cuz it's hideous looking.

Harddrives, yes I know SSDs are faster, and I may pick one up somewhere along the way, it's an easy thing to add later, but at this early point in their existence it seems wiser to install my OS on a traditional drive. So what IS the good deal for a 10,000rpm sata iii drive then? The other drive is just for storage, only one needs to perform.

Video card. Nope, going with the GTX 750 Ti no matter what, I will upgrade in a year or two when today's $1,000 card is a few hundered bucks, at this point in GPU development, I think it would be a huge waste to buy an expensive one right now, whereas CPU development is on an upswing the last few years. I think this notion of "balance your GPU and CPU" is propaganda from video card manufacturers. Honestly if I could get Pixel Shader 3 support on onboard video, I would do that, onboard is SO much faster FOR WHAT IT CAN DO, becasue of the architecture, there's zero bottlenecks on a good onboard video card. I'm sure to be flamed for that statement.

That's a cool looking case, does it fit this mobo really well? I hate having to force the mobo in or bend some mettle along the way....

Power supply, an 850W really? Even if im staying with the GTX 750 Ti?


Thanks again!

 

[teh_fake_BANE]

Hey bro let's say I do go with that mobo you said, (I am actuly), it fits in that case you said? And that massive graphics card fits in that case and on that mobo?

 

[teh_fake_BANE]

Hmmmm, the more I read around, the more I like that build you posted, g-unit1111 (gawd i hope that name is ironic.) What if I did that build but still popped the extra cash for the i7, and did a WD Blue instead of the Seagate... You really think it's safe to have Windows 7 on an SSD?

 

[ZeroGravity780]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vdZhTW) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vdZhTW/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $219.95 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h60cw9060007ww) | $49.99 @ NCIX US
**Motherboard** | [Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-maximusvihero) | $126.98 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx318c10fwk28) | $69.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te250bw) | $123.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ealx) | $66.48 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx9704gd5toc) | $329.99 @ Amazon
**Case** | [Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc912kkn1) | $42.99 @ Micro Center
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm) | $71.99 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24nsb0) | $19.75 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $88.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1211.07
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-29 14:55 EST-0500 |

 

[melonhead]

why wouldnt it be safe to have windows 7 on ssd? many many people, myself included, have win 7 installed on an ssd

 

[ZeroGravity780]

why wouldnt it be safe to have windows 7 on ssd? many many people, myself included, have win 7 installed on an ssd

Thats the only thing i have on mine lol

 

[teh_fake_BANE]

I must just be behind the times, then.

 

[teh_fake_BANE]

So people are running Win7/games/video editing software all of an SSD these days?

 

[teh_fake_BANE]

And how come no wants me to have the new i7? lol. i need to know what the best cooler for it is. the 4790

 

[teh_fake_BANE]

lol i checked some more benchmarks, i think ya'll are right, the i5-4690k is the way to go... thx all

 

[g-unit1111]

As far as getting the OP processor, I would much rather replace the video card than the processor later on down the road, and that video card regularly out performs much more expensive cards, that's why it may seem a little lop sided on that aspect, but I do a lot of video editing, and the programs that work for that are just now starting to tap GPUs for power, it's mostly all in the processor though.

I guess that begs the question - what are you going to use that system for? Gaming? Rendering? Adobe CS5? Something else?

Why the Noctua over the heat synch I posted? Is it a performance boss? Cuz it's hideous looking

Noctua consistently makes some of the best heat sinks on the market - better than anything else you can buy, you can always replace the fans with something more aesthetically pleasing if you want. I did with my D14. Alternately consider the Phanteks TC-12 or TC-14 if you want something that has similar performance without the ugly fans.

Harddrives, yes I know SSDs are faster, and I may pick one up somewhere along the way, it's an easy thing to add later, but at this early point in their existence it seems wiser to install my OS on a traditional drive. So what IS the good deal for a 10,000rpm sata iii drive then? The other drive is just for storage, only one needs to perform.

There is *NO* good deal for a 10K RPM hard drive and there's no guarantee that a 10K one will perform faster than the fastest SSD on the market. Anyone who recommends a 10K or higher RPM drive doesn't have a clue what they are talking about. If you want storage performance get a Samsung 850 Pro, don't bother with 10K RPM hard drives. It's actually faster to install your OS on the SSD rather than the HD and use your HD for mass storage.

Video card. Nope, going with the GTX 750 Ti no matter what, I will upgrade in a year or two when today's $1,000 card is a few hundered bucks, at this point in GPU development, I think it would be a huge waste to buy an expensive one right now, whereas CPU development is on an upswing the last few years. I think this notion of "balance your GPU and CPU" is propaganda from video card manufacturers. Honestly if I could get Pixel Shader 3 support on onboard video, I would do that, onboard is SO much faster FOR WHAT IT CAN DO, becasue of the architecture, there's zero bottlenecks on a good onboard video card. I'm sure to be flamed for that statement.

No it isn't. In fact the onboard video of a CPU really is only meant to be used as a diagnostic tool in case your GPU fails and not much else. Wherever this nonsense is coming from, whoever says that should get an automatic fail. You are really not to use it for anything else. You can, but what's the point. And why are you stuck on the GTX 750TI? Sure you could get a lower end GPU but if you're going to be working with high resolution monitors (1440P, 4K, etc), or multiple displays, then the GTX 750TI is not a good choice.

That's a cool looking case, does it fit this mobo really well? I hate having to force the mobo in or bend some mettle along the way....

Nope, I wouldn't recommend it if it didn't. I have that same motherboard and a similar case (NZXT H440) and it works pretty well together.

Power supply, an 850W really? Even if im staying with the GTX 750 Ti?

No!!! Do not get the GTX 750TI on a $1200 budget. I will repeat until I am blue in the face: do not get a GTX 750TI on a $1200 budget! You will be wasting your money and almost immediately wind up buying something new when your GPU doesn't perform. Sure the GPUs do depreciate in value, but whoever told you that logic about onboard video - has zero clue what they are talking about. You can get the GTX 750TI, but if you start using higher resolution monitors, and your GPU starts bottlenecking, don't say I didn't warn you.

 

[ZeroGravity780]

I don't think my build was far off from what you expect for 1200 it's a great build that you would enjoy but again it's all up to your opinion as its your money

 

[teh_fake_BANE]

Yea actuly with the research I've done today I really see a lot of sense in the points you're making, g-unit1111. You've totally sold me on the processor, heat synch, mobo, and harddrives. Now, that Windforce card is awfully tempting, but the 750 Ti just feels like so much for the money. Keep in mind I'm using a GT 240 right now, furthermore I think this computer I am on now could accommodate the 750 Ti once I decide to upgrade my new comp when the prices come down on the high end GPUs. I have zero intention of playing games at 4k or using multiple monitors. I'm on a 17 inch Dell LCD screen from 2002 right now while my 32 inch widescreen is in the shop, so multiple monitors is just overkill to me. I'm more about stability while I'm recording, editing, and yes gaming, more than being able to run the latest abortion from EA or Ubisoft at max settings. Not totaly sure, tho...

Yea ZeroGrav, that is s sick build, too. I have been eying that Asus Maximus VI Hero mobo for a while, actuly.

Hmmmmmmm..............

 

[teh_fake_BANE]

OK, how does this sound?


ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk

Phanteks “Enthoo Pro Series “PH-ES614P_WT White Steel / Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Western Digital Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive

EVGA 02G-P4-3753-KR G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 750 Ti Superclocked 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Video Card

EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2 220-G2-0850-XR 850W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Power Supply Intel ...

BELKIN F8E066 Professional Computer Tool Kit (36-Piece)

G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model F3-2400C11D-8GAB

MSI Z97-G45 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core i5-4690K Devil's Canyon Quad-Core 3.5GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor BX80646I54690K

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM

APEVIA CF12SL-UBL 120mm Blue LED Cooling Fan

Noctua NH-U9B SE2 92mm SSO CPU Cooler

EVERCOOL HD-F117 Aluminum HDD Cooling Device

SAMSUNG 850 EVO-Series MZ-75E250B/AM 2.5" 250GB SATA III 3-D Vertical Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

PLANTRONICS 86051-11 USB Connector Circumaural Headset

 

[ZeroGravity780]

An 850 watt is not needed unless you play on doing an sli/crossfire setup plus I don't understand the 750ti you are stuck on as there are way better gpus for the price range your giving yourself

 

[g-unit1111]

OK, how does this sound?


ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk

Phanteks “Enthoo Pro Series “PH-ES614P_WT White Steel / Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Western Digital Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive

EVGA 02G-P4-3753-KR G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 750 Ti Superclocked 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Video Card

EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2 220-G2-0850-XR 850W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Power Supply Intel ...

BELKIN F8E066 Professional Computer Tool Kit (36-Piece)

G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model F3-2400C11D-8GAB

MSI Z97-G45 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core i5-4690K Devil's Canyon Quad-Core 3.5GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor BX80646I54690K

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM

APEVIA CF12SL-UBL 120mm Blue LED Cooling Fan

Noctua NH-U9B SE2 92mm SSO CPU Cooler

EVERCOOL HD-F117 Aluminum HDD Cooling Device

SAMSUNG 850 EVO-Series MZ-75E250B/AM 2.5" 250GB SATA III 3-D Vertical Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

PLANTRONICS 86051-11 USB Connector Circumaural Headset

The tool kid isn't needed, and a complete waste of money. All you really need is a Philips head screw driver. That Evercool fan isn't any better than the stock fan, and Apevia is a brand that nobody should purchase anything from - they are a brand very commonly associated with junk products. If you want something other than the stock fan but don't like the Noctua color scheme get the Phanteks TC-14PE or TC-12PE instead. Also do not get a 750TI on a $1200 budget, you will be wasting money. Fair warning. If you insist on using a 750TI you could get by with a 550W model and save money there. But still...

 

[ZeroGravity780]

Either of our builds are better than yours you don't need the extra accessories plus the fans that usually come with your case should get you buy until you buy a couple more fans. GTX 970 will max out any game as of now and future.

not saying yours is bad, but theres things that arent necessary.

 

[teh_fake_BANE]

The Evercool is a harddrive fan, like sits in an unused harddrive bay, I think. For the CPU fan I decided that Noctua you mentioned was a good buy, after doing some research, and you say that model works good with that mobo/CPU? I'm surprised ya'll are telling me not to go fan crazy.

 

[ZeroGravity780]

If your not gonna overclock get a cooler master evo cpu fan it's 35 and probably one of the best with artic silver thermal paste

 

[teh_fake_BANE]

I thought the arctic silver paste had fallen out of favor in recent years.

 

[ZeroGravity780]

It may have but my cpu temp idles at 23C and never goes over 56C

 

[teh_fake_BANE]

So what vid card is so much better than the 750 ti?

 

[ZeroGravity780]

GTX 970 MSI i have one and can max out any game on ultra 60fps or more and i included it in the build i made for you