First Gaming PC questions

[FluffyCactus52]

Hello, I am about to begin a foray into the wonderful world of the "master race". I have put together a list of parts, and I am wondering if these will be compatible, and also if they will preform suitably during frequent gaming. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2o3sn

Many Thanks
-FluffyCactus52

 

[Jameson Clark]

You can definitely get better and cheaper ram, and I'd say go 770 instead of 280x for less money

What is your budget?

 

[bmanv13]

Actually, there is nothing wrong with the 280x. He just isn't getting the right one. The reason why the Sapphire is more expensive is because of the game bundle that it goes along with. Check this out: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-r9280xdc2t3gd5

This is an Asus. Very reliable and it is about $80 cheaper than the 280x you picked out.

As for your power supply, you most likely will never need an 850W one. I would settle comfortably with a 750W.

Your case could be cheaper, look at this to get an idea that price doesn't mean the it will look awesome: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r

Since you are building a desktop, would a wireless card serve much of a purpose? Might I suggest just buying a 100ft Ethernet cable instead? They're relatively cheap, around $10 or so.

And also, sound cards don't make sound "better". So I am positive that you won't hear a difference between having on and not having on. The onboard sound is amazing in itself.

 

[deadlyghost]

Three Changes that I have made and that are necessary if I would buy this build...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.73 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($95.75 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($319.99 @ B&H)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($26.36 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($149.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Plus 850W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($118.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1353.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-22 00:54 EST-0500)
I changed RAM, Video Card, Case..

The reason I changed case is that NZXT cases are delicate while they are wonderful in looks but you need to focus on the needs you to get from this rig...So I recommend Corsair Obsidian 750D...

And also you would save much in a video card if you get the same from ASUS not sapphire... Thus saves money for RAM... I chose a good high performance RAM

 

[bmanv13]

Three Changes that I have made and that are necessary if I would buy this build...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.73 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($95.75 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($319.99 @ B&H)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($26.36 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($149.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Plus 850W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($118.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1353.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-22 00:54 EST-0500)
I changed RAM, Video Card, Case..

The reason I changed case is that NZXT cases are delicate while they are wonderful in looks but you need to focus on the needs you to get from this rig...So I recommend Corsair Obsidian 750D...

And also you would save much in a video card if you get the same from ASUS not sapphire... Thus saves money for RAM... I chose a good high performance RAM

Thank you for doing this! I laid out the points you made only you went ahead and made the parts list that I was a little to lazy to do! Haha! Great job at mentioning about the Asus graphics card! Saved him quite a bit of cash.

 

[badboyrog]

check here...
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2o79o

 

[deadlyghost]

Thank you for doing this! I laid out the points you made only you went ahead and made the parts list that I was a little to lazy to do! Haha! Great job at mentioning about the Asus graphics card! Saved him quite a bit of cash.

lol you're welcome... 😀 😛 yeah that Asus card would same him some cash...

 

[FluffyCactus52]

thank you everyone! My budget is around 1,350. I picked the Sapphire because i read the Toxic variation is better-preforming than other R9 cards. I also have already purchased the RAM, as I caught it on sale for fifty bucks.

 

[FluffyCactus52]

I would also like to add that I have no other viable alternative to using wireless connection.

 

[deadlyghost]

Uh.. Please pick a post as solution so that this thread is resolved..