How good is my future gaming pc? Help?

[FilippShelobolin]

Hey guys, I have this wishlist: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=31743848 This is the computer that I'm working to. The video card and the ssd seems to be out of stock so what can I replace them with? And is Windows 8 better than windows 7? Is my computer overall good (First gaming PC)
Thanks,
Filipp

 

[Amar Tsogtoo]

It looks ok but i am not sure if the gpu will fit inside the mATX case. I would get a mid tower case and an ATX motherboard.

 

[Amar Tsogtoo]

The windows 8 is slightly faster than the windows 7 it utilizes more cores, uses less ram. And has way faster boot time.

 

[fastestlouigie1]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352021
For the case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128615&ignorebbr=1
Motherboard
Tbh though, if I was spending as much as you seem to be on such a good gaming rig, I'd want an efficient, quiet fan/heatsink solution on the Gpu. To this effect, I would wait until the non-reference R9 290 cards come out in the next few weeks. An R 290 with an MSI, Asus, Gigabyte etc. cooling solution will be a force to be reckoned with for gaming. Just look at what Tom's Hardware have done with adding the Arctic Accelero Xtreme III:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/r9-290-accelero-xtreme-290,review-32828.html

 

[FilippShelobolin]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352021
For the case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128615&ignorebbr=1
Motherboard
Tbh though, if I was spending as much as you seem to be on such a good gaming rig, I'd want an efficient, quiet fan/heatsink solution on the Gpu. To this effect, I would wait until the non-reference R9 290 cards come out in the next few weeks. An R 290 with an MSI, Asus, Gigabyte etc. cooling solution will be a force to be reckoned with for gaming. Just look at what Tom's Hardware have done with adding the Arctic Accelero Xtreme III:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/r9-290-accelero-xtreme-290,review-32828.html

Thanks! So what exactly am I waiting for? And Should I add in the Arctic Accelero Xtreme III?

 

[qingmui]

SSD use this
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-240GB-2-5-Inch-Internal-SSDSC2BW240A401/dp/B00DTPYSEM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386443010&sr=8-2&keywords=Intel+530

Intel 530 120GB is only $107
I believe, Intel is better than samsung. (Of cause, samsung spec: 1000P/E chip test can run up to 3000 P/E)
BUT Intel is 5 year warranty!!

 

[blade of grass]

I'd suggest against getting that cooler, and just wait for the add in board partners to do their own custom coolers.
The build looks pretty good, I remade it in pcpartspicker, and switched some parts around so you can see the best prices (and price match w/ Newegg).

An i5 would be perfect for your rig, and I've found Windows 8.1 for $90, so I put that in instead of 7.
I personally own the Black Widow Ultimate, and although it's a good keyboard, I'd recommend going for a Ducky Shine 3 (higher build quality, less bugs in software/firmware).
Also, don't get an H55, it performs near identically to a Hyper 212 Evo for more than double the price. Go for an H100i

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($96.76 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($431.58 @ Mwave)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($117.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($116.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($266.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Ducky DK9008 Shine 3 Blue LED Backlit (Blue Cherry MX) Wired Standard Keyboard ($149.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: ROCCAT Kone Pure Wired Laser Mouse ($64.99 @ Microcenter)
Other: Logitech G440 Gaming Mouse Pad ($19.99)
Total: $2064.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 14:14 EST-0500)

 

[FilippShelobolin]

I'd suggest against getting that cooler, and just wait for the add in board partners to do their own custom coolers.
The build looks pretty good, I remade it in pcpartspicker, and switched some parts around so you can see the best prices (and price match w/ Newegg).

An i5 would be perfect for your rig, and I've found Windows 8.1 for $90, so I put that in instead of 7.
I personally own the Black Widow Ultimate, and although it's a good keyboard, I'd recommend going for a Ducky Shine 3 (higher build quality, less bugs in software/firmware).
Also, don't get an H55, it performs near identically to a Hyper 212 Evo for more than double the price. Go for an H100i

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($96.76 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($431.58 @ Mwave)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($117.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($116.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($266.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Ducky DK9008 Shine 3 Blue LED Backlit (Blue Cherry MX) Wired Standard Keyboard ($149.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: ROCCAT Kone Pure Wired Laser Mouse ($64.99 @ Microcenter)
Other: Logitech G440 Gaming Mouse Pad ($19.99)
Total: $2064.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 14:14 EST-0500)

Thanks! Really helpful stuff! Following your new build.

 

[FilippShelobolin]

But does the Motherboard come with a digital optical output?

 

[g-unit1111]

SSD use this
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-240GB-2-5-Inch-Internal-SSDSC2BW240A401/dp/B00DTPYSEM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386443010&sr=8-2&keywords=Intel+530

Intel 530 120GB is only $107
I believe, Intel is better than samsung. (Of cause, samsung spec: 1000P/E chip test can run up to 3000 P/E)
BUT Intel is 5 year warranty!!

Nope. Intel uses the old, slow, and crappy Sandforce 2.0 controller. The Samsung 840 Pro has a far superior proprietary controller that uses Toggle NAND and gets better read - write times. A 5 year warranty can't make up for slow, problematic hardware.

 

[blade of grass]

But does the Motherboard come with a digital optical output?

From what I can see, yes!

 

[FilippShelobolin]

Thanks

 

[RyanEvans]

SSD use this
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-240GB-2-5-Inch-Internal-SSDSC2BW240A401/dp/B00DTPYSEM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386443010&sr=8-2&keywords=Intel+530

Intel 530 120GB is only $107
I believe, Intel is better than samsung. (Of cause, samsung spec: 1000P/E chip test can run up to 3000 P/E)
BUT Intel is 5 year warranty!!

Nope. Intel uses the old, slow, and crappy Sandforce 2.0 controller. The Samsung 840 Pro has a far superior proprietary controller that uses Toggle NAND and gets better read - write times. A 5 year warranty can't make up for slow, problematic hardware.

Agreed! Intel uses the old Sandforce 2.0.. controller but customized one, I'm already using Intel 520 (sandforce controller) series & very happy with the overall performance.Looking forward to this new product from Intel. Both Samsung 840 EVO and Intel 530 are world class ssds. At the end of the day, though, Intel & Samsung have the best reliability history with their SSDs, but as with everything, both do still have an above-zero failure rate. You won't be disappointed with either, and you'll keep a backup of important stuff anyway