$1200 Gaming PC Build.

[bluebit]

This is my first time trying to build a PC and i hope some of you guys can give me some useful advice. THANKS !


Approximate Purchase Date: In 2 weeks time !

Budget Range: 1100 to 1300 USD

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, watching movies, surfing net.

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, dvd

Overclocking: No

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I would like a quiet PC.

CPU: Intel i5-4670

MOBO: Asrock Extreme4
(Need some serious advice on MOBO as i don't really know the differences between mobos, THANKS!)

RAM: G-Skill RipJawX 1600MHz CL9 X2 (16GB)

HSF: CoolerMaster Hyper 212X PWM CPU Cooler (Do i need an extra fan or anything?)

DD: WD Caviar Blue 7200rpm

PSU: I am not sure whether my build needs a new PSU so please advice whether i need a new one. My current PSU is 520W.

GPU: Asus GTX760 2GB DC II OC

Case: NEED SERIOUS ADVICE.
Thermal Compound: ?????!!!!

PLEASE ADVICE ! THANKS !

 

[Thanatos Telos]

Brand of the PSU matters, as well as the model. Anyway, the rest of the build looks pretty nice. Also, get the 4670k, not the 4670. The 4670k lets you OC, whereas the other one doesn't.

 

[manofchalk]

Does the PSU have any branding on it? Any model numbers?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.50 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($93.50 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1188.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-18 08:34 EDT-0400)

The Fractal Design R4 is a pretty popular silence oriented case, it has sound insulating foam pretty much all over the internals.
Thermal compound will come with the 212 EVO, which I included entirely because its quieter than the stock cooler.

 

[bluebit]

Thanks! Didn't expect such fast replies from you guys. I am not going to OC anytime soon.

Btw, I think i will have to buy a new psu. oops. But can you guys suggest something from Antec, Cooler Master or Corsair only?

Also, how much wattage does my build needs?

 

[bluebit]

Does the PSU have any branding on it? Any model numbers?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.50 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($93.50 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1188.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-18 08:34 EDT-0400)

The Fractal Design R4 is a pretty popular silence oriented case, it has sound insulating foam pretty much all over the internals.
Thermal compound will come with the 212 EVO, which I included entirely because its quieter than the stock cooler.

In terms of memory, is there any noticeable difference between G.skill ARES and G.skill RipJawX?

 

[manofchalk]

XFX power supplies are designed and built by Seasonic, who are generally considered as the best power supply OEM on the market.

There should be no difference in performance as the frequency and CAS Latency are the same between them. The reason I recommend the Ares is that it doesnt have as large a heatsink as the RipjawsX, meaning you wont run into issues with large CPU heatsinks if you ever decide to get one later on (That, and it fits the blue colour scheme I'v got happening with that rig 😛).
For gaming, you only need 8GB.

 

[bluebit]

XFX power supplies are designed and built by Seasonic, who are generally considered as the best power supply OEM on the market.

There should be no difference in performance as the frequency and CAS Latency are the same between them. The reason I recommend the Ares is that it doesnt have as large a heatsink as the RipjawsX, meaning you wont run into issues with large CPU heatsinks if you ever decide to get one later on (That, and it fits the blue colour scheme I'v got happening with that rig 😛).
For gaming, you only need 8GB.

Thanks i didn't know that much. ok i will use your advice. THANKS AGAIN !