Building my First Gaming Rig

[Bodom1994]

I'm looking for some feedback on this setup, since it's my first rig, I don't have all that much knowledge on it.

pc part picker list: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Bodom1994/saved/LDyypg

 

[Nextg_Rival]

An excellent choice in my opinion.

 

[TheMagicalWallaby]

Have you already bought the parts and or built it?

There isn't anything wrong with it, but I know of some good prices on a few better parts right now. Plus I have a few suggestions to save you a boatload of money.

 

[Bodom1994]

Have you already bought the parts and or built it?

There isn't anything wrong with it, but I know of some good prices on a few better parts right now. Plus I have a few suggestions to save you a boatload of money.

The only things I've purchased so far is the CPU and motherboard.

 

[Nextg_Rival]

On a second thought, it looks like the SSD is a complete overkill. I would go with a much smaller SSD, 128 or 256 GB and a 1 TB HDD.

 

[Bodom1994]

On a second thought, it looks like the SSD is a complete overkill. I would go with a much smaller SSD, 128 or 256 GB and a 1 TB HDD.

I was wondering about that, for a 1TB SSD, whats the function is the 1TB? Is it just all storage space, or am I missing something?

 

[Calnin]

Suggestion:

Like everyone's wondering, why the 1TB SSD? a 240GB or 256GB SSD would be more than enough for whatever you're going to be throwing on it, then a 1TB HDD for storage is plenty. There's not much of a difference in performance difference between SSDs and HDD for gaming other than loading time.

As for the PSU, I'd avoid the CX series from corsair. I replaced it with something much better quality wise. you don't need anything past 650w if you're running a single graphics card.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($136.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($325.95 @ Directron)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.75 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($104.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE278Q 27.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2014 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($112.63 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech LS21 7W 2.1ch Speakers ($34.95 @ B&H)
Total: $1504.16

 

[CTurbo]

Do not get a CX series psu or a 1TB ssd. Get a 120-256GB ssd at most and a 1TB hdd.
I recommend just about any psu from XFX, Antec, or SeaSonic

 

[CTurbo]

Calnin I was about to vote your build up when I noticed you are recommending a sata II ssd! Shame on you! haha

 

[Calnin]

I have no idea what you're talking about Turbo (SHHH)

 

[smorizio]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RWy8mG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RWy8mG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($77.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($325.95 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.75 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($104.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE278Q 27.0" Monitor ($234.98 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2014 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($112.63 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech LS21 7W 2.1ch Speakers ($34.95 @ B&H)
Total: $1426.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-18 01:00 EST-0500

 

[smorizio]

if your close to a micro center there doing a combo deal on your cpu and the ar mb this month. it in there flyer.

 

[Bodom1994]

Calnin, I looked up some reviews on the SSD you recommended, and it didn't seem that great, but for just about 20~ dollars more I found this one, and its sata III

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148820

 

[TheMagicalWallaby]

Here is a better build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2wjvYJ

-better PSU

- a case

-better storage set-up

-slightly faster RAM (just similar in price so why not)

If you plan on going SLI one day then go ahead and get a 75ow (EVGA G2, seasonic, or XFX).

 

[Bodom1994]

Alright, I took advice from everyone and changed my list up a bit, this is my updated parts list. I definitely appreciate everyones help, saved me about 250 dollars.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Bodom1994/saved/LDyypg

 

[CTurbo]

I like it, but pay the $4 extra and get an EVGA 970

 

[TheMagicalWallaby]

I like it, but pay the $4 extra and get an EVGA 970

or the MSI and Gigabyte