Advice on PC build

[Huchas]

Hi, I'm planning to build my first PC these are the parts I have in mind:

Processor: Intel Core i5 4460
Solid State Drive: Crucial BX100 250 GB
Hard Drive: Seagate 1TB
Motherboard: Asus B85M-G
Graphics Card: EVGA GTX960
RAM: Corsair Kit 16 GB DDR3
Power Supply: XFX 550W
Case: ATX Nox CoolBay VX Zero
CPU Cooler: Arctic Freezer 13 ACF13
Extra Cooler: Arctic Cooling F12 PWM PST


I'm going to use the PC mainly for Gaming, Compositing in After Effects and probably 3D animation.

The budget is €1000

Is this PC going to work for what I'm planning to do with it? And if it doesn't what parts should I replace?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Mattios]

For one thing, change that PSU. I've never heard of the brand, and a good PSU is essential.

Everyone has different opinions on what is a good PSU, just get one with good reviews from Corsair, Seasonic, XFX or EVGA.

 

[turbopiki]

Where are you buying ?

For 1000€ you should easily get Xeon E3 1231 v3 and GTX 970 in your system

 

[Guest]

Version 1: http://de.pcpartpicker.com/p/nKgDvK
It's more for productive 3D Animations.

Version 2: http://de.pcpartpicker.com/p/BsCs7P
This is focused more on gaming.

 

[tiny voices]

Version 1: http://de.pcpartpicker.com/p/nKgDvK
It's more for productive 3D Animations.

Version 2: http://de.pcpartpicker.com/p/BsCs7P
This is focused more on gaming.

Both of these will game exactly the same because they have the same GPU. Neither is a good choice though.

Turbopiki is correct that the Xeon in the proper CPU to use in this case.

 

[Huchas]

Where are you buying ?

For 1000€ you should easily get Xeon E3 1231 v3 and GTX 970 in your system

I'm moving to Portugal and I'm getting the parts from a local shop, here's the link: http://www.globaldata.pt

They don't sell the Xeon E3 1231 v3. And should I invest more in the graphics card or the processor?

 

[Huchas]

For one thing, change that PSU. I've never heard of the brand, and a good PSU is essential.

Everyone has different opinions on what is a good PSU, just get one with good reviews from Corsair, Seasonic, XFX or EVGA.

Thanks! The PSU is probably a Portuguese brand since I'm moving there.

 

[tiny voices]

The PSU is the single most important part of the PC and is the ONE thing NEVER to cheap out on.

 

[Huchas]

The PSU is the single most important part of the PC and is the ONE thing NEVER to cheap out on.

Thanks, is the Corsair CX-500W okay?

 

[tiny voices]

No, that is not a good quality unit.

 

[turbopiki]

Get XFX 550w

 

[Huchas]

Get XFX 550w

Alright

 

[turbopiki]

You dont need Z97 chipset motherboard for locked CPU, changed it to H97 chipset and put the money you saved on motherboard in a better GPU

 

[Huchas]

Here's the updated build, any further comments?

Motherboard - MSI Z97 Gaming 3
Processor - Intel Core i7 4790
Solid State Drive - Crucial BX100 250GB
Hard Drive - Seagate 1TB
CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212
Power Supply - XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze
RAM - Corsair Kit 16gb DDR3
Graphics Card - Asus GTX 960 STRIX OC 4GB

 

[Huchas]

You dont need Z97 chipset motherboard for locked CPU, changed it to H97 chipset and put the money you saved on motherboard in a better GPU

Thanks!

is this better then?

Motherboard - MSI H97M-G43
Graphics Card - Asus GTX970 Turbo 4GB GD5

 

[tiny voices]

^ those are good choices.

 

[Huchas]

Thanks for all the responses it helps a lot!

From your info I have come up with this build:

Processor - Intel Core i7 4790k
SSD - Crucial BX100 250GB
Hard Drive - Seagate 1TB
CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 103
Power Supply - XFX TS 550w
RAM - Corsair Kit 16GB DDR3
Graphics Card - Asus GTX 970 Turbo 4GB GD5
Motherboard - MSI H79-G43

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Case - ATX Nox CoolBay VX Zero
Monitor - Asus 24’’ VS247HR 2ms VS247HR


Any further comments?
Will it fit?
Do the parts work together?

Thanks again

 

[tiny voices]

You have an overclocking CPU with a non overclocking motherboard.

If overclocking, you need a z97 motherboard and a better cooler.

If not overclocking get a non-K CPU and keep the cooler and h97 board.

 

[Huchas]

You have an overclocking CPU with a non overclocking motherboard.

If overclocking, you need a z97 motherboard and a better cooler.

If not overclocking get a non-K CPU and keep the cooler and h97 board.

Ahh, I didn't know the K was for overlocking, so I'll just get the i7 4790