Didn't Like CyberPowerPC, so why not build my own? What can go wrong?

[erik3122]

Well,
As I have said in the title, CyberPowerPc seemed like such a ripoff. So with zero experience in building a PC, I am going to try and build my own. I have assembled a list of parts on PCPARTPICKER.com that I think would be great for a Gaming PC build under $2000 CDN. Here is the list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($285.00 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.98 @ DirectCanada)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($5.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($75.00 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($419.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($169.90 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($148.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($104.99 @ Canada Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($39.98 @ DirectCanada)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($19.99 @ DirectCanada)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($19.99 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($216.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Keyboard: SteelSeries APEX Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.00 @ NCIX)
Total: $1974.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-24 11:46 EDT-0400


FYI, I also need that wireless adapter as I am guessing you guys or girls will tell me to use Ethernet. Unfortunately I do not have access to Ethernet as the modem is on another floor.

I will take all the critical feedback or helpful feedback I can get. I am a total noob at this but want to avoid the horrible world of prebuilts. Suggestions on new parts would be awesome if mine aren't optimized as much as possible.

Thanks

 

[Vic 40]

Have a question,is sli something you're thinking about? The 750watt psu suggests so.

Have some remarks as well.Get a better psu,for about the same price are there better offers in quality,
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/antec-power-supply-hcg620m%2Cevga-power-supply-110b20750vr%2Cevga-power-supply-110b20850v1%2Cevga-power-supply-220gs0650v1/
the 650watt would already do sli when not overclocking,but linked the more powerfull options anyway.

I would go for an atx motherboard in a case with a window.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/asus-motherboard-z97e%2Cgigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xgaming3%2Cgigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xsli/
kept it around the same price as your choice.

For internet could you also look at powerline adapters if the powergrid in the house is okay,
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=powerline+adapter&N=-1&isNodeId=1

 

[tiny voices]

Agreed about the PSU. The CX units are pretty poor and definitely not recommended.

 

[erik3122]

Have a question,is sli something you're thinking about? The 750watt psu suggests so.

Have some remarks as well.Get a better psu,for about the same price are there better offers in quality,
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/antec-power-supply-hcg620m%2Cevga-power-supply-110b20750vr%2Cevga-power-supply-110b20850v1%2Cevga-power-supply-220gs0650v1/
the 650watt would already do sli when not overclocking,but linked the more powerfull options anyway.

I would go for an atx motherboard in a case with a window.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/asus-motherboard-z97e%2Cgigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xgaming3%2Cgigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xsli/
kept it around the same price as your choice.

For internet could you also look at powerline adapters if the powergrid in the house is okay,
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=powerline+adapter&N=-1&isNodeId=1

Does the motherboard come with a shield or do I have to order that separately. I do not plan to SLI but I perfer great safety, thus the high value PSU. I will update my part list at the OP.

 

[tiny voices]

Motherboards do not come with cases. You have to buy a motherboard and a case.

I would avoid the x61. Many people, including mods here, have had them and the pump failed. Avoid.

 

[erik3122]

Motherboards do not come with cases. You have to buy a motherboard and a case.

I would avoid the x61. Many people, including mods here, have had them and the pump failed. Avoid.

Ok I will avoid the x61, for the motherboard I meant a shield that can go around the board. I have seen them before but are they really required? Part list Updated again.

 

[tiny voices]

No, no need for anything like that at all.

 

[erik3122]

No, no need for anything like that at all.

Any other suggestions on the build?

 

[tiny voices]

Not really. I do not like the h100i as it is LOUD and cheaper and MUCH MUCH quieter air coolers perform the same as it. Otherwise it looks good.

I would personally get a Phanteks TC14 for the cooler if it was me.

 

[Vic 40]

The Asus 97-E seems to have an orange led strip in it when on so keep that in mind with the window in the case.Looked at some remarks at Newegg and a few mentioned it.

 

[erik3122]

The Asus 97-E seems to have an orange led strip in it when on so keep that in mind with the window in the case.Looked at some remarks at Newegg and a few mentioned it.

Ok thanks for the info. The desktop will be under my desk though so I won't look at it while using it. Part List Updated