Building a New Computer

[Guest]

this is going to be my new build and I was wondering if anyone had any other opinions on parts.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/WittySkates/saved/JL6NnQ

thanks.

 

[Mominul Hussain]

sweet, psu is a bit overkill though, 650 should do even for upgrades; get a higher quality (xfx or seasonic) psu at 650w instead.

 

[badboyrog2]

i did some changes
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zvPMmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zvPMmG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.47 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1030.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-23 17:30 EST-0500

 

[Mominul Hussain]

that ^ plus ssd they on black friday sales like crazy

 

[badboyrog2]

ssd is completely unnecessary

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($208.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($82.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.47 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1047.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-23 17:40 EST-0500

 

[badboyrog2]

Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5

Lacks DisplayPort output
19mm narrower than full ATX
No onboard debug LED

GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 - 8 phases.
ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer - 8 phases (but needs bios update per techpowerup review iirc.)
ASRock Z97 Extreme6 - 12 phases
GIGABYTE GA-G1.Sniper Z97 - 8 phases.

 

[synphul]

The info on those motherboards isn't quite right. Yes asrock extreme6 advertises 12 phases, but I believe they're doubled (6 true phases, not 12) and they're hybrid analog phases. The phases on the gigabyte sniper are also analog hybrid and only 4, the gaming 5 from gigabyte has 8 true phases and are digital (better than analog).

I agree with the suggestion to go with the 4690k over the 4670k. It's not much more (maybe $20) and the 4690k devil's canyon has improved tim for better heat dissipation than the older 4670k haswell. Just my personal opinion, I'd opt for a wd black 1tb hdd over the seagate. 5yr warranty. Unless planning to use raid, then the wd re4 1tb (lower tler) for use with raid setups.

 

[badboyrog2]

``The info on those motherboards isn't quite right. Yes asrock extreme6 advertises 12 phases, but I believe they're doubled (6 true phases, not 12) and they're hybrid analog phases. The phases on the gigabyte sniper are also analog hybrid and only 4, the gaming 5 from gigabyte has 8 true phases and are digital (better than analog).``

thats true , i am agree with you , but it does not mean a hybrid board is not good

but i know in the near futur all mobo will be digital because of the new cpu architecture

 

[Mominul Hussain]

i wasnt saying that ssds were necessary, i was just saying you may aswell pick one up, they are on crazy prices right now dues to black friday

 

[synphul]

There have been some pretty good sales, people just have to be careful. Lots of drives on 'sale' for about what they're worth since many (not all) are low tier drives compared to other options. Same with lots of stuff on sale. Many psu's on sale and $30 sounds good but the one's at $30 aren't worth opening a wallet for.