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Started by Manel Miranda | | 7 answers
Building a gaming pc
Hey guys! This is my first time building a pc and I'm still struggling to find the last components. So I decided to post here in order to maybe get the answer about my missing components and also get some feedback about my build if possible.
I will be playing games like World of Warcraft and League of Legends aswell as some FPS games.
I also plan on play some of the new games that will be released during the next year. If possible I would like to be able to stream my games sometimes.

Here's my build so far:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bMh2zy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bMh2zy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $557.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 21:38 EDT-0400



My Video Card will be a Asus Geforce GTX 660 Ti 3GB Direct CU. This is the only component I already have. Can you guys recommend me a CPU Cooler and a Case?
My budget for those 2 components is around 170$.
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October 14, 2014 6:08:19 PM

Is this PSU good enough for my build Corsair CS650M Modular 650W 80PLUS Gold or the Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply is better?
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October 14, 2014 3:23:13 AM

Manel Miranda said:
bsod1 said:
You didn't mention a budget? If you want to stream, maybe an i7 will do better otherwise stick to the i5.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.93 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 4 79.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $690.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 22:07 EDT-0400


Yes, I forgot to mention my budget! My budget is around 700$ but my goal is to build the best price-performance computer within my gaming goals. I

Isnt the i5 4690K better for gaming that the i7 4790, due to the fact that the i5 is unlocked for OC?


I wasn't sure if you were overclocking


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 4 79.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $678.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-14 06:21 EDT-0400

but the i7 will be better if you plan on streaming.
October 14, 2014 3:05:43 AM

bsod1 said:
You didn't mention a budget? If you want to stream, maybe an i7 will do better otherwise stick to the i5.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.93 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 4 79.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $690.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 22:07 EDT-0400


Yes, I forgot to mention my budget! My budget is around 700$ but my goal is to build the best price-performance computer within my gaming goals. I

Isnt the i5 4690K better for gaming that the i7 4790, due to the fact that the i5 is unlocked for OC?
October 14, 2014 3:02:26 AM

i7Baby said:
Get a CPU Cooler - Coolermaster Hyper 212 evo

Case - Corsair 230T

For the GTX660Ti, change from the CX750 to a Seasonic M12II 520 - $67 at Newegg - much better quality

RAM - to fit under the CPU Cooler, get GSkill Ares 2 x 4gb 1866 1.5V cl9


Can a 520 Watt PSU do the same job as the 750? I choose the CX750M because I've read that It's pretty good. Is that one that you recommended better?

I'm trying to get the best price-performance parts for all the computer.

Also, the COrsair Vengeance RAMs will not fit under the CPU Cooler? Or are those just better?

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October 13, 2014 7:05:43 PM

You didn't mention a budget? If you want to stream, maybe an i7 will do better otherwise stick to the i5.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.93 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 4 79.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $690.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 22:07 EDT-0400
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October 13, 2014 6:56:36 PM

Get a CPU Cooler - Coolermaster Hyper 212 evo

Case - Corsair 230T

For the GTX660Ti, change from the CX750 to a Seasonic M12II 520 - $67 at Newegg - much better quality

RAM - to fit under the CPU Cooler, get GSkill Ares 2 x 4gb 1866 1.5V cl9
a b 4 Gaming
October 13, 2014 6:52:51 PM

I recommend the Corsair Carbide 300R (windowed) case. For cooler the Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO

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