First gaming build tell me what you think

[jakozak]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cCv7zy trying to stay at 1000, suggestions welcome

 

[CTurbo]

It's a good build. I would probably spend a lot less on the cpu, and you don't need a 750w psu unless you plan on running two video cards. You won't be able to overclock that i7 on that motherboard.

 

[TheTerminator8]

That's a killer build, except for your hard drive. If you switch it out for a slightly-more expensive SSD, and survive on just 120GB or 250GB, and invest in high-speed storage, then just get a normal HDD later. I did this myself and it all worked out fine. It'll also save you the headache of switching windows over to the SSD if you get one later.

Hope this helps!

 

[sizzling]

Are you planning to overclock the CPU? You have a K processor which is for overclocking but a H97 motherboard which cannot overclock and no aftermarket cooler

 

[TheTerminator8]

Are you planning to overclock the CPU?

He can't, due to the motherboard.

 

[sizzling]

Are you planning to overclock the CPU?

He can't, due to the motherboard.

Exactly 😉

 

[CTurbo]

This would be better.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390X 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($349.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $995.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-03 15:36 EST-0500

 

[sizzling]

My other comment would be pay the extra and get a full copy of Windows and not OEM. Officially OEM is tied to the first motherboard it is used on but sometime Microsoft will let you reuse an OEM licence but it involves calling them and not guaranteed. A full copy makes future motherboard upgrades a lot easier

 

[TheTerminator8]

Are you planning to overclock the CPU?

He can't, due to the motherboard.

Exactly 😉

Ah, okay. LOL my bad, thought you were asking if he wanted to when he built the system. 😀 😀 😀