First Build: Optimized for Gaming While Running Cool and Quiet

[hanna_massouh]

I have around a $2000 budget US. I am using this computer for strictly gaming, and for school. But on the side I will be gaming heavily. I want to run every game on ultra settings at 1080p. I want this as silent and cool as I can get it. Here is my list:http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QsL84D. I don't know if I have enough clearance for the Ram, I tried to go as low profile as I can. Also no noctua fans! They are way to ugly, but I know they are great, I have a windowed case and I dont want those fans to take away from it. My theme is black/red. Also I am looking at different options. Like my motherboard, and PSU. I think the rest of my parts are well planned and are great. Please, leave links below of the build you suggest.

Update: WIll be using the noctua in the front of the case and the noiseblocker on CPU and rear, sound good? Only reason Im putting the noctuas in the front is because I wont see them.

 

[tiny voices]

Drop to an i5 if this is mostly for gaming.

Change the PSU to An XFX750w PRO as it has a fan which only run if it needs to (making the computer quieter).

You have plenty of RAM

The R4 without the window will be quieter than the widowed version.

You do not need silent fans. Just use what it comes with before dropping $100+ on fans that will not make much difference.

 

[iceblitzed]

for ram id get the g.skill ripjaw x series will be better for overclocking plus they are more reliable and it doesnt cost much more.

 

[IHaveDaBestPC]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WrmXYJ made a few tweaks here

Gaming will only need i5. Also I dropped to the 840 EVO 120GB to fit in a 780 Ti which is pretty much future-proof for 1080p gaming

 

[tiny voices]

for ram id get the g.skill ripjaw x series will be better for overclocking plus they are more reliable and it doesnt cost much more.

Actually Kingston and G.Skill use the same OEM for the the RAM chips. Pretty much all RAM companies do. The only thing different is the silicon board that the chips are soldered to.

OP, I generally recommend to get the cheapest 1.5v cl9 RAM you can regardless of brand.

 

[hanna_massouh]

Drop to an i5 if this is mostly for gaming.

Change the PSU to An XFX750w PRO as it has a fan which only run if it needs to (making the computer quieter).

You have plenty of RAM

The R4 without the window will be quieter than the widowed version.

You do not need silent fans. Just use what it comes with before dropping $100+ on fans that will not make much difference.

Yes I know the non windows is quiet, but I would like to see my rig. The PSU im using is hybrid too, it only uses the fan when it needs it.

 

[tiny voices]

I would still prefer the XFX in terms of quality, but the EVGA is not bad at all.

 

[TechCIDLC]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($208.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($269.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Logitech G400s Wired Optical Mouse ($44.29 @ Amazon)
Total: $1941.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[hanna_massouh]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($208.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($269.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Logitech G400s Wired Optical Mouse ($44.29 @ Amazon)
Total: $1941.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Not going to do water cooling, too expensive, risky and loud.

 

[hanna_massouh]

I would still prefer the XFX in terms of quality, but the EVGA is not bad at all.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MFbmFT how does this look? Should I just get the 780?