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[TreyInc]

So I have a GTX 970 and an AMD FX 9370, and I'm switching from that processor to an i5 4690k, I was wondering if there were any parts in this build I could downgrade, purely gaming PC not looking for any SLI. My budget it $400 for the motherboard, psu, cpu, and aftermarket cpu cooler. I can go a little above $400 but not above $500.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Kaelras/saved/CgjTwP

 

[DookieDraws]

What about RAM, hard drive, case and operating system?

 

[TreyInc]

What about RAM, hard drive, case and operating system?

I already have those, I'm just replacing my mobo, processor, and psu.
Actually, what ram would you recommend? I have 800MHz and I'm looking to get 2400MHz or 1600 at least.

 

[DookieDraws]

Okay. Everything looks good that you have listed. Not sure I would downgrade anything. If anything, I may upgrade the cooler, but ONLY if you plan to overclcock. You have the K version of that CPU, so I'm assuming you will overclock it, right? You could go with the non K version to save a little cash, if you want?

 

[TreyInc]

Okay. Everything looks good that you have listed. Not sure I would downgrade anything. If anything, I may upgrade the cooler, but ONLY if you plan to overclcock. You have the K version of that CPU, so I'm assuming you will overclock it, right? You could go with the non K version to save a little cash, if you want?

Yeah I'm going to overclock, I'm unsure which water cooler to get because the Cooler Master Hyper is a bit too bulky for me.

 

[DookieDraws]

Okay. Everything looks good that you have listed. Not sure I would downgrade anything. If anything, I may upgrade the cooler, but ONLY if you plan to overclcock. You have the K version of that CPU, so I'm assuming you will overclock it, right? You could go with the non K version to save a little cash, if you want?

Yeah I'm going to overclock, I'm unsure which water cooler to get because the Cooler Master Hyper is a bit too bulky for me.

You do not need a liquid cooler, a decent air cooler will do just fine. Any decent after-market cooler should perform better than the stock cooler. The EVO 212 cooler is probably just fine if you want to get that, but I would personally go with a different one. I would look at the Cryorig coolers, they are nice looking, and according to most reviews, perform great. Have a look at them.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF39E2338&cm_re=cryorig-_-9SIA4UF39E2338-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF30R0134&cm_re=cryorig-_-9SIA4UF30R0134-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF1W87430&cm_re=cryorig-_-9SIA4UF1W87430-_-Product

Go search for some reviews on those 3 coolers I have listed and decide for yourself.

Best of luck with your build and have fun building it!

 

[TreyInc]

Okay. Everything looks good that you have listed. Not sure I would downgrade anything. If anything, I may upgrade the cooler, but ONLY if you plan to overclcock. You have the K version of that CPU, so I'm assuming you will overclock it, right? You could go with the non K version to save a little cash, if you want?

Yeah I'm going to overclock, I'm unsure which water cooler to get because the Cooler Master Hyper is a bit too bulky for me.

You do not need a liquid cooler, a decent air cooler will do just fine. Any decent after-market cooler should perform better than the stock cooler. The EVO 212 cooler is probably just fine if you want to get that, but I would personally go with a different one. I would look at the Cryorig coolers, they are nice looking, and according to most reviews, perform great. Have a look at them.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF39E2338&cm_re=cryorig-_-9SIA4UF39E2338-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF30R0134&cm_re=cryorig-_-9SIA4UF30R0134-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF1W87430&cm_re=cryorig-_-9SIA4UF1W87430-_-Product

Go search for some reviews on those 3 coolers I have listed and decide for yourself.

Best of luck with your build and have fun building it!

Alright, thank you so much for your time! I've decided on getting the Cryorig M9i Mini Tower Cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF39E2338&cm_re=cryorig-_-9SIA4UF39E2338-_-Product
It looks good and has awesome reviews!