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Hey there everyone. So I'm building my first rig ever after wanting to do so for a very long time. This is what I've come up with after lurking and reading forums:
[PCPartPicker part list](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3QG6K8) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3QG6K8/by_merchant/)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $248.98 @ DirectCanada
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $34.99 @ Memory Express
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97g55sli) | $132.98 @ DirectCanada
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl7d8gbxm) | $85.52 @ DirectCanada
**Storage** | [Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256mx100ssd1) | $115.98 @ Newegg Canada
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $53.98 @ DirectCanada
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-strixgtx970dc2oc4gd5) | $396.95 @ Vuugo
**Case** | [BitFenix Shinobi Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/bitfenix-case-bfcsnb150wwwbsp) | $79.99 @ Memory Express
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr) | $64.99 @ NCIX
**Monitor** | [Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umwh6aa002) | $170.82 @ DirectCanada
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1385.18
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-18 02:02 EDT-0400 |
My primary goal is to play modern games on high/ultra settings, and to record instruments through my external input into a DAWS for editing and mastering. There's a few things I've been meandering on and considering..
The monitor I chose is just placeholder; I've heard good things about TN panel monitors in that they have a high refresh rate and no input lag (I play Street Fighter a lot and it requires exact 1-frame accuracy inputs). Then, I've also heard about IPS panels that look great and can be overclocked? Something something Korean IPS something.. Just would like suggestions on a non-expensive monitor that looks pretty and has virtually instant response time and good refresh.
Aswell, for the music production end, is the 4690K a sufficient CPU? I chose the K model because I am rather interested in overclocking it if it is a more viable option than just shelling out for an i7. I'm not sure how much hyperthreading will aid with the DAWS I will be using (Reaper, Ableton?).
Is the PSU sufficient? I'm not sure if the video card is overclockable or not, or if the PSU can handle a second one in SLI down the road. I'll get more watts if it's needed is all.
I'm not sure if the MOBO is a good one or not, I read something about the pins being a bit shoddy or difficult to insert on.
Oh and finally I'm not sure what is considered a good case.. I am quite certain I would like a white/black/blue theme, white case. I have also looked at and am rather fond of the Corsair 500R, NZXT Phantom (although a bit pricier), Phanteks Enthoo Pro, and the Thermaltake Commader MS/I Snow Edition if anyone can provide a more intelligent suggestion based on those references.
Thanks very much in advance!
[PCPartPicker part list](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3QG6K8) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3QG6K8/by_merchant/)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $248.98 @ DirectCanada
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $34.99 @ Memory Express
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97g55sli) | $132.98 @ DirectCanada
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl7d8gbxm) | $85.52 @ DirectCanada
**Storage** | [Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256mx100ssd1) | $115.98 @ Newegg Canada
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $53.98 @ DirectCanada
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-strixgtx970dc2oc4gd5) | $396.95 @ Vuugo
**Case** | [BitFenix Shinobi Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/bitfenix-case-bfcsnb150wwwbsp) | $79.99 @ Memory Express
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr) | $64.99 @ NCIX
**Monitor** | [Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umwh6aa002) | $170.82 @ DirectCanada
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1385.18
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-18 02:02 EDT-0400 |
My primary goal is to play modern games on high/ultra settings, and to record instruments through my external input into a DAWS for editing and mastering. There's a few things I've been meandering on and considering..
The monitor I chose is just placeholder; I've heard good things about TN panel monitors in that they have a high refresh rate and no input lag (I play Street Fighter a lot and it requires exact 1-frame accuracy inputs). Then, I've also heard about IPS panels that look great and can be overclocked? Something something Korean IPS something.. Just would like suggestions on a non-expensive monitor that looks pretty and has virtually instant response time and good refresh.
Aswell, for the music production end, is the 4690K a sufficient CPU? I chose the K model because I am rather interested in overclocking it if it is a more viable option than just shelling out for an i7. I'm not sure how much hyperthreading will aid with the DAWS I will be using (Reaper, Ableton?).
Is the PSU sufficient? I'm not sure if the video card is overclockable or not, or if the PSU can handle a second one in SLI down the road. I'll get more watts if it's needed is all.
I'm not sure if the MOBO is a good one or not, I read something about the pins being a bit shoddy or difficult to insert on.
Oh and finally I'm not sure what is considered a good case.. I am quite certain I would like a white/black/blue theme, white case. I have also looked at and am rather fond of the Corsair 500R, NZXT Phantom (although a bit pricier), Phanteks Enthoo Pro, and the Thermaltake Commader MS/I Snow Edition if anyone can provide a more intelligent suggestion based on those references.
Thanks very much in advance!
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