critique/rate my build, first time build, best i can do

[building a new pc]

Hi ! First post, can i please get some help.. i've decided to go with this build, can someone please review it and tell me if you can make a better build for a cheaper price or if there are any incompatibilities? can this build be improved, im sure it can be. do i have too much psu for my video card or is it enough? also im after strictly a gaming pc. thanks guys, help is much appriated.

Note: i dont want to spend more than i have already nor do i want to overclock, making this build cheaper is much appriated.

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/


CPU:
Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
MOTHERBOARD:
ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
RAM:
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
SSD:
Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
HARDRIVE:
Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive
VIDEO CARD:
Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card
CASE:
Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case
PSU:
Silverstone Strider Plus 750W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
OD:
LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer

TOTAL: $1,250 approx

 

[i7Baby]

Looks good except for the power supply. Get a better quality one eg Seasonic 520, XFX 550 or Antec HCG 520M

Wifi card?

OS?

 

[laviniuc]

and you don't really need both a ssd and a hybrid hdd

 

[building a new pc]

Looks good except for the power supply. Get a better quality one eg Seasonic 520, XFX 550 or Antec HCG 520M

Wifi card?

OS?

Thanks! , isnt 550W too small for such a video card? i dont need an OS, what is a wifi card? thanks for the reply

 

[building a new pc]

and you don't really need both a ssd and a hybrid hdd

Thanks, im guessing hybrid includes an SSD aswell as a internal hard drive?

 

[i7Baby]

Try Tom's - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/enthusiast-pc-under-1300,3856.html

or

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87MX-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.30 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1277.19

 

[building a new pc]

Try Tom's - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/enthusiast-pc-under-1300,3856.html

or

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87MX-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.30 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1277.19

Is this better than my build? i wouldnt mind spending a bit more if it means a longer futureproof ( overclocking ) please reply

 

[i7Baby]

Its overclockable. But an i5 will handle anything gaming wise.

Its got a SSD and Hard Drive

A good quality power supply.

And a better graphics card.

So of course it's more futureproof than your build.

Also have a look at Tom's though.

 

[building a new pc]

Its overclockable. But an i5 will handle anything gaming wise.

Its got a SSD and Hard Drive

A good quality power supply.

And a better graphics card.

So of course it's more futureproof than your build.

Also have a look at Tom's though.

Last question.. for the build you gave me, is that motherboard efficient? someone told me the z97 was the best for overclockable cpu's. and also why did you choose a micro mobo?

 

[i7Baby]

For a i5 4670k you should use a z87 mobo. An Asus Z87-A would be a better one but cost more - another $20

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131981&cm_re=asus_z87-a-_-13-131-981-_-Product

or you can got for an i5 4690k and ASRock Z97 Extreme 4 for not much more. That's the trouble with a budget. There's always something better for a bit more money.

 

[building a new pc]

For a i5 4670k you should use a z87 mobo. An Asus Z87-A would be a better one but cost more - another $20

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131981&cm_re=asus_z87-a-_-13-131-981-_-Product

or you can got for an i5 4690k and ASRock Z97 Extreme 4 for not much more. That's the trouble with a budget. There's always something better for a bit more money.

Does motherboard affect cpu potential? so if i use the ASRock Z97 Pro3, LGA 1150, Intel Z97 instead of using z87, does that mean i will bottleneck my i5 4670k? Also is there any point overclocking since im using an i5 and it can pretty much run any game?>

 

[building a new pc]

bump

 

[i7Baby]

The 4670k was made for z87 mobo. the 4790k is made for z97 mobo. That's the way I'd do it.

Two years from now, when you want to put two gtx 880's in SLI you'll want a SLI motherboard and probably to overclock your i5 to get the most out of them. Or if you are rendering a movie, then you might want to hurry the process along by overclocking your i5.

It just gives you the option.

 

[laviniuc]

and you don't really need both a ssd and a hybrid hdd

Thanks, im guessing hybrid includes an SSD aswell as a internal hard drive?

yep, seagate hybrids use a small 8-16gb ssd as cache for the mechanical drive. it's overkill if you have a proper ssd (and the samsung pro is a proper ssd). get either a bigger samsung pro (256gb if it's within reach) or a 2tb normal internal drive instead with the money saved...

 

[building a new pc]

and you don't really need both a ssd and a hybrid hdd

Thanks, im guessing hybrid includes an SSD aswell as a internal hard drive?

yep, seagate hybrids use a small 8-16gb ssd as cache for the mechanical drive. it's overkill if you have a proper ssd (and the samsung pro is a proper ssd). get either a bigger samsung pro (256gb if it's within reach) or a 2tb normal internal drive instead with the money saved...

Hi, what about a

Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive with a Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

should i do that or just go with a 2tb internal drive

 

[laviniuc]

the evo is slower than the 840pro so no.

that hybrid seagate should be at about the same price as a 2tb normal internal hdd and 10-20% pricier compared to the normal 1tb internal drive. you get some money back which i was saying you can either throw towards a larger ssd or a larger internal drive... depends on your preference ...

 

[building a new pc]

the evo is slower than the 840pro so no.

that hybrid seagate should be at about the same price as a 2tb normal internal hdd and 10-20% pricier compared to the normal 1tb internal drive. you get some money back which i was saying you can either throw towards a larger ssd or a larger internal drive... depends on your preference ...

Hi, sorry im kinda new to these things, may you please link me to an item of what you mean

 

[garl6]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($245.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($135.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($279.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.21 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1153.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

If you want to bump up the price to ~$1325, you can fit in an R9 290.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($245.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($135.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($449.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.21 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1323.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[building a new pc]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($245.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($135.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($279.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.21 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1153.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

If you want to bump up the price to ~$1325, you can fit in an R9 290.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($245.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($135.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($449.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.21 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1323.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Nice.. just wondering, is that power enough to sustain the r90 if i decide to go with that? i dont think 550w is enough and why did you decide on a micro mobo? also is overclocking necessary on an i5 cpu since it can run pretty much any game?

 

[i7Baby]

A 280 is OK with 550W. But a 290 needs 650W

 

[garl6]

Ah, forgot to even check the PSU on the 290 build. Yeah, go at least 650W if you opt for the 290.

I just chose the same mobo you did at the beginning.

OC isn't necessary. It may allow you to use the CPU for a bit longer at the end of its life by boosting its performance so it can run the latest software in like 3-5 years, or however long it takes.

Honestly I like the first build I did with the R9 280 more. Seems more of a bang for your buck type of deal. If you have money you're more than willing to drop, by all means go for the R9 290, 650w PSU, and a better mobo.