Final thoughts on first build before buying

[keevkamen]

Hi Guys

Just looking for some final thoughts on my first build before I buy everything, Any compatibility issues that anyone notices or places that it could be improved. Any advice would be appreciated

The build will be used mainly for gaming.

• Operating system: Windows 8.1

• RAM: Corsair vengeance DDR3 8GB 1600Mhz (1*8GB) - http://smile.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10/dp/B005T63BJM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418186366&sr=8-2&keywords=corsair+vengeance+8gb

• CPU: Intel core i5 4690k - http://smile.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-BX80646I54690K/dp/B00KPRWB9G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418186966&sr=8-1&keywords=i5+4690k

• CPU fan: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - http://smile.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-20PK-R2/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418186993&sr=8-1&keywords=hyper+212+evo

• Power supply: XFX PRO 750W Core Edition 80+ Bronze ATX 750 Energy - http://smile.amazon.com/XFX-PRO750W-Edition-Bronze-Certified/dp/B0045L4BJ6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418187073&sr=8-2&keywords=+XFX+PRO+750W

• HDD: Western digital 500GB - http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Caviar-WD5000AAKX-Internal/dp/B005UFK4E2

• SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD - http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-250GB-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-7TE250BW/dp/B00E3W1726/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418187336&sr=1-1&keywords=samsung+ssd

• Thermal paste: Thermal Compound Arctic Silver [AS5-35] (3.5g) - http://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Silver-Thermal-Compound-Grams/dp/B000OGX5AM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418187379&sr=1-1&keywords=artic+silver+compound

• Case: NZXT Phantom 410 - http://www.amazon.com/NZXT-Phantom-Tower-Gaming-Case/dp/B006I2H04I/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418187399&sr=1-1&keywords=nzxt+phantom+410

• Monitor: Benq RL2455HM 24" Gaming Monitor - http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-Gaming-Monitor-RL2455HM-24-Inch/dp/B007HSKSMI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418188030&sr=1-1&keywords=RL2455HM

• GPU Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming 4GB GDDR5 PCiE - http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Graphics-GV-N970G1-GAMING-4GD/dp/B00NH5T1MS

• Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H -http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GA-Z97X-UD3H-Durable-DualBIOS-Motherboard/dp/B00JKCHDC2

• Samsung SATA 1.5 Gb-s Optical Drive, Black SH-224DB/BEBE - http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Optical-Drive-SH-224DB-BEBE/dp/B00CE58ZYC


A quick question about Xbox controllers. From what I have read, the Xbox one controller is unable to be used wirelessly with a PC. Is this correct?

In regards to connecting displays, I plan on having two monitors going (eventually and a connection to my TV. Would I use 1 HDMI on each monitor to connect to the display port connections on the GPU via an adapater? and have the TV connected to the other HDMI on each monitor?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Brillis Wuce]

If you compare to my build, they are very similar, and I will tell you now that it is a great build .

Yes, wireless Xbox controller work just fine.

IMPORTANTLY, about your ports. Only one of those is an HDMI. 3 of them are display ports. You would use those to hook up your monitors, and the HDMI to your TV.

 

[Brillis Wuce]

Oh my bad. I misread your typing.

Do the BENQ monitors not have DP?

 

[BrandonYoung]

About your ram, in order to utilize the dual channel memory controller, you need at least 2 sticks of ram (2x4gb) instead of a single 8gb. However, if you are planning on putting in another matching 8gb chip in the near future, you could put up with single channel transfer for the time being...
But for double the memory bandwidth for a very similar price, I wouldn't over look that.

Looks good otherwise, happy computing!

 

[keevkamen]

If you compare to my build, they are very similar, and I will tell you now that it is a great build .

Yes, wireless Xbox controller work just fine.

IMPORTANTLY, about your ports. Only one of those is an HDMI. 3 of them are display ports. You would use those to hook up your monitors, and the HDMI to your TV.

Oh my bad. I misread your typing.

Do the BENQ monitors not have DP?

Thanks for your answer

So the Xbox ONE controller can be used wirelessly with a PC?

The BenQ monitor I have selected has the following connections -"Input Connectors: D-sub/ DVI-DL(Dual Link)/ HDMI x 2/ Headphone Jack/ Line in"

What would be the optimal connections to go for with these ones available?

Thanks

 

[keevkamen]

About your ram, in order to utilize the dual channel memory controller, you need at least 2 sticks of ram (2x4gb) instead of a single 8gb. However, if you are planning on putting in another matching 8gb chip in the near future, you could put up with single channel transfer for the time being...
But for double the memory bandwidth for a very similar price, I wouldn't over look that.

Looks good otherwise, happy computing!

Thanks

I didn't realise that, in that case I will go for the 2 by 4gb as there isnt much difference in price

 

[Brillis Wuce]

Sorry to say, man, but you should probably choose new monitors.

HDMI to DisplayPort has been used in the hospital I work in, and it's shit. The signal is only decent and the longevity is terrible.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009510

 

[BrandonYoung]

About the Xbox One (Wireless) controllers, as I understand it you must connect it with a microUsb cable. Defeating the purpose of "wireless". PS4 controllers are able to connect wireless via blutooth if you have something capable of receiving blutooth signal on the motherboard (or aftermarket dongle of some type). Food for thought (although I could be out of date on my wireless Xbox One infomation).

 

[keevkamen]

Sorry to say, man, but you should probably choose new monitors.

HDMI to DisplayPort has been used in the hospital I work in, and it's shit. The signal is only decent and the longevity is terrible.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009510

That is what I was worried about, better to know now than after I buy them. Thanks

 

[Brillis Wuce]

No problem.