First PC Build

[elhuerta94]

Well I have been planning on building a new PC which I have done my research and finally put one together. However, I just wanted some input on how my build actually will do in performance from someone that knows what they are doing. The parts are as follow:

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570k 3.4GHz Quad-Core
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155
Memory/RAM: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX
Power Supply: Corsair 600W ATX12V
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4

Also regarding the video card, does the brand differ on the quality of the card? Should I go with the EVGA or ASUS GTX 770? Or does this really make no difference what so ever?

 

[pcgaming98]

You've got a fairly solid build. I dunno about the motherboard though, looks kinda low-end, lacking in features.

Also, while I don't know how ASUS or EVGA do their things, brands do build their cards differently, so cards from different brands might pack different features. Some have higher clock speeds, better coolers, some come with software to help you tweak your GPU settings. It's up to you on what seems best for you.

 

[iceclock]

whats your max budget and country sir?

 

[elhuerta94]

You've got a fairly solid build. I dunno about the motherboard though, looks kinda low-end, lacking in features.

Also, while I don't know how ASUS or EVGA do their things, brands do build their cards differently, so cards from different brands might pack different features. Some have higher clock speeds, better coolers, some come with software to help you tweak your GPU settings. It's up to you on what seems best for you.

Well what do you recommend as a motherboard? I don't want anything too high end or expensive just something that'll do the job.

 

[iceclock]

i need a budget sir

 

[elhuerta94]

whats your max budget and country sir?

My max I'd like to say is about $1000 dollars a little over a hundred above that wouldn't hurt and I am from the U.S.

 

[iceclock]

do u require the mouse+key+windows?

 

[elhuerta94]

do u require the mouse+key+windows?

No that is separate from the build because I am just gonna use the keyboard and mouse from my current computer I use now. And I already included windows in the build.

 

[iceclock]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3XqFK8) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3XqFK8/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $239.99 @ Newegg
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1) | $24.97 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z97X KILLER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97xkiller) | $124.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | $82.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te120bw) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $49.99 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-r9280dc2t3gd5) | $219.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/enermax-case-eca3253br) | $44.99 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620m) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe) | $14.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $929.87

here got the perfect build for ya :-D

 

[schives]

personally, i'd opt for a crucial 256gb SSD (with RAIN) over the EVO:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148820
+$30

edit:
the reason is that RAIN can help recover incase you lose power during a write operation.