Gaming Rig Build

[techbeginner]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/GrandRex/saved/2EEv

Tips? Idk if this build will give me the best bang for my buck...

I've got a $900 budget, feel free to post your opinions about this build. Suggestions are well appreciated too 😀

 

[smorizio]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1UAwC
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1UAwC/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1UAwC/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 330R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $818.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-29 02:14 EDT-0400)

 

[smorizio]

the a mb is the cheapest z mb from asus that can do sli/cross fire.
if your not going to over clock drop to a 4570 and a h81 mb. the nuse the savings for a faster gpu.

 

[smorizio]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1UAzH
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1UAzH/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1UAzH/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.47 @ Mwave)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($303.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 330R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $872.36
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-29 02:17 EDT-0400)

 

[techbeginner]

the a mb is the cheapest z mb from asus that can do sli/cross fire.
if your not going to over clock drop to a 4570 and a h81 mb. the nuse the savings for a faster gpu.

I went with your advice to get a better GPU. I would prefer to get the storm enforcer case, I like it. ^.^ I will be overclocking though, so my $900 budget will have to include the price of getting a better fan (stock fan not good enough). Won't be doing Crossfire, so if I stick with my build but change the GPU a little, is it ok?

It looks a little like this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/GrandRex/saved/2GrS

Can you suggest a good CPU cooler under $40? Thanks 😀

 

[Marcopolo123]

this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87d3hp
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcaarcr2blw

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2

 

[techbeginner]

this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87d3hp
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcaarcr2blw

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2

Okay, with this list, I added into my build a CPU cooler worth $30.

Now it looks like this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/GrandRex/saved/2GrS

Any tips I can use to further improve this build? I'm really happy with the suggestions I'm getting, all under my budget.

 

[Marcopolo123]

change the psu to xfx 550w, better and cheaper.


fractal r4 much better then storm
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blw

 

[techbeginner]

change the psu to xfx 550w, better and cheaper.


fractal r4 much better then storm
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blw

Sorry, I prefer the storm enforcer case, I like it more hehe. Anyways, is the 550w enough for my build? I am overclocking it :O Someone please confirm!

 

[smorizio]

it should be fine most good gaming rigs with one gpu use less then 500w.

 

[techbeginner]

it should be fine most good gaming rigs with one gpu use less then 500w.

Thanks With that in mind, I changed to the cheaper XFX 550W PSU and my finalized build is this : http://pcpartpicker.com/user/GrandRex/saved/2GrS

Any more tips or suggestions you guys can give on my build?

 

[smorizio]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1VcZy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1VcZy/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1VcZy/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $904.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-30 16:05 EDT-0400)

 

[smorizio]

slightly faster ram and low prfile to fit under cpu heat sinks.
30.00 more for the mb. the k mb does not do sli the other slot is a 4x slot.
the a mb will do sli or crossfire.

 

[techbeginner]

slightly faster ram and low prfile to fit under cpu heat sinks.
30.00 more for the mb. the k mb does not do sli the other slot is a 4x slot.
the a mb will do sli or crossfire.

I won't be doing crossfire or sli. With that, will the extra 30.00 I spend on the a mb be worth? It does shoot over my budget >.< even tho its a little..

 

[smorizio]

if your not then use the other mb or use a h87 micro atx mb.

 

[techbeginner]

if your not then use the other mb or use a h87 micro atx mb.

Okay, thanks bro. You've been of great help. My build is finish then, wish me good luck!