First build for gaming/software dev - component advice

M_F

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Nov 16, 2013
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Hello,

I'm currently picking up parts for my new gaming rig (which also will be used for software development). Currently I have a Dell l502x notebook, so I would appreciate some help with choosing proper parts. I preselected some of them, I already have a monitor and SSD drive from my notebook. The budget should be close to the one I preselected - with a chance for a little boost or buying some stuff in a month or two.

In the future I may go for SLI, and I will add some hard drives. The sound card would also be postponed probably.

My main concerns are:

  • ■ GPU - should it be MSI, Asus or Gigabyte? I would rather stick to GTX 760, but I'm not sure which manufacturer would be the best. I'm targeting 1080p, whit SLI in mind for the future. Additionaly maybe I will play with some OC.
    ■ I'm not sure about the memory - G.Skill or Kingston? 2133mhz is not much more expensive than 1600mhz in my country...
    ■ I picked the PSU with some backup power, so that I can use it in the future for SLI. I also thought about Corsair GS800 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139047) cause its a little cheaper and has more power.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($69.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($228.99 @ Mac Mall)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($244.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z 70SB150200000 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($89.93 @ TigerDirect)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1318.04
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 11:46 EST-0500)

Any advice would be welcome!
 

B_Days

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Hi there! 1st of all, great PC you'll be buying =P
Now... I know you're not asking for CPU opinions, but if you can spend an extra 50$+- I'd recommend the i7 4770k - it has hyper threading and that may be helpful in some heavy games/programs, specially if you're planning on multitasking a lot!

Now, the GPU. In my opinion, and for waht I know, seen, and heard lately, I'd go with the MSI GTX760 cause of the cooling. Still... I heard that Gigabyte is also really good with cooling and keeping it quiet. Asus, well... Really good, but I honestly prefer MSI.

The memory, I dont know if theres that much of a difference. Can't really say one is better than the other.

And the PSU, I think you made a good choice. If for any reason you're afraid of that not being enough, get a 1000W PSU. But I doubt you'll need that much.

Hope I helped!