Building a Gaming PC

[Smallank21]

Hello everyone ! I am going to buy myself a PC that I'll use to play games on and maybe even record some gameplays and upload them to youtube.
The thing is, I want to hear your opinions about this build and what you think I should probably change, without changing the price too much.
So, here is the build :

Processor : Intel Core I7 4790k
Motherboard : Asus Maximus VII Ranger
Graphics Card : Msi Geforce GTX 980 4G Gaming
HDD : Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200rpm
SSD : Samsung 850 EVO 2.5
RAM : Corsair DDR3 8192MB 1600MHz CL10 Vengeance Rev.A
Case : NZXT Phantom 630
Cooler : Noctua NH-D15
PSU : Corsair RM750
DVD-RW(idk if it's called like that) : ASUS DVD-RW DDRW-24F1ST/BLK/G/AS
Monitor : LED BenQ GL2450HM, Full HD, 2 ms GTG
Mouse + Keyboard : CM Storm Octane
Speakers : Logitech Z623

Any suggestion will be taken in consideration. Thank you !

 

[TimeLass]

- GTX970 is the best value card for 1080p gaming IMHO
- get a CL9 1600 MHz Ram
- consider getting Fractal Design R4?
- consider getting Seasonic EVO 750W, Fully modular and superb quality PSU
- consider getting Ducky/Filco/Deck Mechanical keyboard?

 

[LucoTF]

A build like that deserves a better monitor.

 

[Smallank21]

Thank you for the fast response !
I got some questions though...
If I was to get a 970 , which brand should I choose ?
Why the Define R4 instead of the Phantom 630 ?
And ehm.. Is it possible to send me a picture of that psu you're talking about? I found so many Seasonic Evo's on this online shop and Idk which one to pick.. Or at least give me some more details about it (if it's 80+ bronze, gold , or idk )
And also.. Mecanical keyboard cost so much in my country (idk if it's like that in any other place) and Idk if it's really... worth it ..

Btw, I replaced the old memory with CL9 low profile 1600MHz Corsair ^_^ .

 

[Smallank21]

A build like that deserves a better monitor.

Better monitor.. Hmm.. Can you gimme an exemple please?

 

[CrimsonLuke]

It's a very good build. Go with it but you could probably save some money and just get an i5 instead

 

[Smallank21]

It's a very good build. Go with it but you could probably save some money and just get an i5 instead

Well.. Yeah.. But I think I can afford the I7.
I mean.. It's not so expensive , compared to like.. Idk.. the 5960x for ex.
^_^

 

[TimeLass]

Thank you for the fast response !
I got some questions though...
If I was to get a 970 , which brand should I choose ?
Why the Define R4 instead of the Phantom 630 ?
And ehm.. Is it possible to send me a picture of that psu you're talking about? I found so many Seasonic Evo's on this online shop and Idk which one to pick.. Or at least give me some more details about it (if it's 80+ bronze, gold , or idk )
And also.. Mecanical keyboard cost so much in my country (idk if it's like that in any other place) and Idk if it's really... worth it ..

Btw, I replaced the old memory with CL9 low profile 1600MHz Corsair ^_^ .

PSU - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-044-SS
Case - http://www.anandtech.com/show/6951/nzxt-h630-silent-case-review/5
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2013/05/24/nzxt-h630-review/4
Keyboard - worth it IMHO, and tend to last longer than membrane keyboards
GPU - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NN0GEXQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NN0GEXQ&linkCode=as2&tag=pcgamsim-20&linkId=AIU3QDDCX4UFBWCS
or
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH5T1MS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NH5T1MS&linkCode=as2&tag=pcgamsim-20&linkId=XFVHSRDZZTBB6CWG
or just get the cheapest one you can find

 

[Smallank21]

Thank you for the fast response !
I got some questions though...
If I was to get a 970 , which brand should I choose ?
Why the Define R4 instead of the Phantom 630 ?
And ehm.. Is it possible to send me a picture of that psu you're talking about? I found so many Seasonic Evo's on this online shop and Idk which one to pick.. Or at least give me some more details about it (if it's 80+ bronze, gold , or idk )
And also.. Mecanical keyboard cost so much in my country (idk if it's like that in any other place) and Idk if it's really... worth it ..

Btw, I replaced the old memory with CL9 low profile 1600MHz Corsair ^_^ .

PSU - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-044-SS
Case - http://www.anandtech.com/show/6951/nzxt-h630-silent-case-review/5
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2013/05/24/nzxt-h630-review/4
Keyboard - worth it IMHO, and tend to last longer than membrane keyboards
GPU - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NN0GEXQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NN0GEXQ&linkCode=as2&tag=pcgamsim-20&linkId=AIU3QDDCX4UFBWCS
or
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH5T1MS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NH5T1MS&linkCode=as2&tag=pcgamsim-20&linkId=XFVHSRDZZTBB6CWG
or just get the cheapest one you can find

Okey.. So.. The Fractal Design XL R2 is the best for cooling ?

 

[LucoTF]

A build like that deserves a better monitor.

Better monitor.. Hmm.. Can you gimme an exemple please?

A gtx 980 could easily push 1440p or 1600p, no need to get a 1080p monitor imo

Here's a list of some 1440p monitors http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/monitor/#r=256001600,256001440&sort=a11&page=1

 

[TimeLass]

A build like that deserves a better monitor.

Better monitor.. Hmm.. Can you gimme an exemple please?

Thank you for the fast response !
I got some questions though...
If I was to get a 970 , which brand should I choose ?
Why the Define R4 instead of the Phantom 630 ?
And ehm.. Is it possible to send me a picture of that psu you're talking about? I found so many Seasonic Evo's on this online shop and Idk which one to pick.. Or at least give me some more details about it (if it's 80+ bronze, gold , or idk )
And also.. Mecanical keyboard cost so much in my country (idk if it's like that in any other place) and Idk if it's really... worth it ..

Btw, I replaced the old memory with CL9 low profile 1600MHz Corsair ^_^ .

PSU - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-044-SS
Case - http://www.anandtech.com/show/6951/nzxt-h630-silent-case-review/5
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2013/05/24/nzxt-h630-review/4
Keyboard - worth it IMHO, and tend to last longer than membrane keyboards
GPU - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NN0GEXQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NN0GEXQ&linkCode=as2&tag=pcgamsim-20&linkId=AIU3QDDCX4UFBWCS
or
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH5T1MS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NH5T1MS&linkCode=as2&tag=pcgamsim-20&linkId=XFVHSRDZZTBB6CWG
or just get the cheapest one you can find

Okey.. So.. The Fractal Design XL R2 is the best for cooling ?

slightly better but much more expensive/bulkier/heavier. well it all comes down to personal preferences in choosing chasis, you can still go for 630 if you like the design as 630/R4 are both great cases.

 

[Smallank21]

Okey. I changed the case to the XL R2... But I don't know if I should change the GPU from gtx 980 to 970..

 

[TimeLass]

Okey. I changed the case to the XL R2... But I don't know if I should change the GPU from gtx 980 to 970..

- double the price for 10% - 20% more performance
- for me, 980 for 4k display / 970 for 1080p display

 

[TheTurtleTitan]

Thank you for the fast response !
I got some questions though...
If I was to get a 970 , which brand should I choose ?
Why the Define R4 instead of the Phantom 630 ?
And ehm.. Is it possible to send me a picture of that psu you're talking about? I found so many Seasonic Evo's on this online shop and Idk which one to pick.. Or at least give me some more details about it (if it's 80+ bronze, gold , or idk )
And also.. Mecanical keyboard cost so much in my country (idk if it's like that in any other place) and Idk if it's really... worth it ..

Btw, I replaced the old memory with CL9 low profile 1600MHz Corsair ^_^ .

If you're getting the GTX 970 Either get the ASUS' STRIX or Gigabyte's G1 Gaming.
As for the monitor, I recommend the ASUS VX239H.
For the PSU, Get the EVGA SuperNova G2 850W, it get's top marks from Jonnyguru.
And for the keyboard, Corsair K70 RGB. (I myself prefer the Brown Switches)

 

[Smallank21]

Okey.. Thanks . I changed to the 970 Msi

 

[sora]

A build like that deserves a better monitor.

Better monitor.. Hmm.. Can you gimme an exemple please?

In my opinion that monitor is fine for your build. The Corsair RM series uses poor capacitors so I would personally go with an XFX 750W or Seasonic 720W power supply.

 

[Smallank21]

A build like that deserves a better monitor.

Better monitor.. Hmm.. Can you gimme an exemple please?

In my opinion that monitor is fine for your build. The Corsair RM series uses poor capacitors so I would personally go with an XFX 750W or Seasonic 720W power supply.

I didn't change the monitor ^_^.
However, I changed to a Seasonic M12II-850 EVO Edition Bronze. Is that descent ?

 

[Smallank21]

Okey, so since I changed the GPU to a gtx 970 , now I got a little bit more to spend for a good keyboard and a good mouse
Here's what I found :
Keyboard :
ASUS Strix Tactic Pro (mecanical)
Mouse :
MadCatz R.A.T. TE Tournament Edition White (laser)

Are these good? I mean.. They look good but you know how they say.. Don't judge a book by its cover (don't judge a mouse and a keyboard by their looks ) ^_^.

 

[TheTurtleTitan]

Okey, so since I changed the GPU to a gtx 970 , now I got a little bit more to spend for a good keyboard and a good mouse
Here's what I found :
Keyboard :
ASUS Strix Tactic Pro (mecanical)
Mouse :
MadCatz R.A.T. TE Tournament Edition White (laser)

Are these good? I mean.. They look good but you know how they say.. Don't judge a book by its cover (don't judge a mouse and a keyboard by their looks ) ^_^.

For the keyboard get the Corsair K70 RGB Mechanical Keyboard.
Great looks, Fully programmable RGB keys and a great experience.(I recommend the brown switches 😛 )
But the mouse depends on what kind of games you are going to play.
Casual: Razer Deathadder 2013
MMO: Razer Naga 2014/Logitech G600
FPS: Corsair M65

 

[Smallank21]

Okey, so since I changed the GPU to a gtx 970 , now I got a little bit more to spend for a good keyboard and a good mouse
Here's what I found :
Keyboard :
ASUS Strix Tactic Pro (mecanical)
Mouse :
MadCatz R.A.T. TE Tournament Edition White (laser)

Are these good? I mean.. They look good but you know how they say.. Don't judge a book by its cover (don't judge a mouse and a keyboard by their looks ) ^_^.

For the keyboard get the Corsair K70 RGB Mechanical Keyboard.
Great looks, Fully programmable RGB keys and a great experience.(I recommend the brown switches 😛 )
But the mouse depends on what kind of games you are going to play.
Casual: Razer Deathadder 2013
MMO: Razer Naga 2014/Logitech G600
FPS: Corsair M65

So.. I couldn't find the Corsair keyboard, the deathadder or the M65. I found the Naga but I don't really .. like it.. And I don't play mmo games anyway,

However, I found ''some kind of a bundle'' with 2 Asus products :

ASUS STRIX CLAW - Mouse
and
ASUS Strix Tactic Pro - Keyboard

Are these good? ...

 

[TimeLass]

Okey, so since I changed the GPU to a gtx 970 , now I got a little bit more to spend for a good keyboard and a good mouse
Here's what I found :
Keyboard :
ASUS Strix Tactic Pro (mecanical)
Mouse :
MadCatz R.A.T. TE Tournament Edition White (laser)

Are these good? I mean.. They look good but you know how they say.. Don't judge a book by its cover (don't judge a mouse and a keyboard by their looks ) ^_^.

For the keyboard get the Corsair K70 RGB Mechanical Keyboard.
Great looks, Fully programmable RGB keys and a great experience.(I recommend the brown switches 😛 )
But the mouse depends on what kind of games you are going to play.
Casual: Razer Deathadder 2013
MMO: Razer Naga 2014/Logitech G600
FPS: Corsair M65

So.. I couldn't find the Corsair keyboard, the deathadder or the M65. I found the Naga but I don't really .. like it.. And I don't play mmo games anyway,

However, I found ''some kind of a bundle'' with 2 Asus products :

ASUS STRIX CLAW - Mouse
and
ASUS Strix Tactic Pro - Keyboard

Are these good? ...

- for mouse i will go for Logitech G402 OR G502 OR Zowie FK 1 OR e-blue cobra type M
- for keyboards i personally prefer normal mechanical keyboards from Ducky/Filco/Deck/Vortex etc. í hate the "Gaming" marketing gimmick, anything with the word 'Gaming' on it will cost more, no idea why.( the CM Storm QuickFire keyboards are quite good though )

 

[Smallank21]

Okey, so since I changed the GPU to a gtx 970 , now I got a little bit more to spend for a good keyboard and a good mouse
Here's what I found :
Keyboard :
ASUS Strix Tactic Pro (mecanical)
Mouse :
MadCatz R.A.T. TE Tournament Edition White (laser)

Are these good? I mean.. They look good but you know how they say.. Don't judge a book by its cover (don't judge a mouse and a keyboard by their looks ) ^_^.

For the keyboard get the Corsair K70 RGB Mechanical Keyboard.
Great looks, Fully programmable RGB keys and a great experience.(I recommend the brown switches 😛 )
But the mouse depends on what kind of games you are going to play.
Casual: Razer Deathadder 2013
MMO: Razer Naga 2014/Logitech G600
FPS: Corsair M65

So.. I couldn't find the Corsair keyboard, the deathadder or the M65. I found the Naga but I don't really .. like it.. And I don't play mmo games anyway,

However, I found ''some kind of a bundle'' with 2 Asus products :

ASUS STRIX CLAW - Mouse
and
ASUS Strix Tactic Pro - Keyboard

Are these good? ...

- for mouse i will go for Logitech G402 OR G502 OR Zowie FK 1 OR e-blue cobra type M
- for keyboards i personally prefer normal mechanical keyboards from Ducky/Filco/Deck/Vortex etc. í hate the "Gaming" marketing gimmick, anything with the word 'Gaming' on it will cost more, no idea why.( the CM Storm QuickFire keyboards are quite good though )

I don't like the looks of those mice and there aren't any Ducky, Filco, Deck or Vortex keyboards at the store i'll buy my stuff from.. 🙁

 

[TimeLass]

go for the one you like then, the Octane is not a bad choice still. CM storm QuickFire?

 

[Smallank21]

Earlier, I said that I found some kind of bundle with 2 Asus products. An ASUS Strix Tactic Pro keyboard and an ASUS Strix Claw mouse ^_^.

 

[TimeLass]

havent try any of the ASUS keyboards/mouse so no comment on it but i believe it's worth giving it a try based on reviews from various websites.
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/peripherals/2015/01/13/asus-strix-claw-and-strix-tactic-pro-review/1