I need some advice for a build!

[Guest]

I have already made the parts list but I want it below $800 if possible. But I want the same cpu, mobo, and gpu but anything else can change. Thanks!!

Link:PC Partpicker Build

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Changed out a few parts that were garbage or not as good as they could be. Made a bit cheaper.
I would strongly recommend changing the mobo to a Gigabyte as you keep similar looks and enhance performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Total: $851.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-28 12:57 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_RD 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Total: $826.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-28 12:59 EDT-0400

 

[Guest]

Changed out a few parts that were garbage or not as good as they could be. Made a bit cheaper.
I would strongly recommend changing the mobo to a Gigabyte as you keep similar looks and enhance performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Total: $851.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-28 12:57 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_RD 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Total: $826.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-28 12:59 EDT-0400

What would be my cheapest and best option for water-cooling my cpu? I plan on pushing it quite hard.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Tough to say. I do not recommend any closed loop coolers. They perform only slightly better than some air coolers like the Noctua.

If you want water cooling look into custom loops.

 

[Guest]

Tough to say. I do not recommend any closed loop coolers. They perform only slightly better than some air coolers like the Noctua.

If you want water cooling look into custom loops.

Ok, but since I have a window in my case and will actually look into it, what fan would you recommend for looks?

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Yes the looks are different. I would stay with a cheap cooler until you can build a custom one. If I was forced to pick one it would be the H100/H110i GT. You want to change the PSU most of all. If you change 1 part it should be the PSU then the RAM and mobo. Corsair builds good and bad PSUs. The builder and C series are crappy.

 

[Guest]

Yes the looks are different. I would stay with a cheap cooler until you can build a custom one. If I was forced to pick one it would be the H100/H110i GT. You want to change the PSU most of all. If you change 1 part it should be the PSU then the RAM and mobo. Corsair builds good and bad PSUs. The builder and C series are crappy.

Ok, and what do you recommend for a better PSU? I want at least 600w for future SLI

 

[tiny voices]

I definitely do not recommend the H100i. VERY loud and doesn't cool any better than an $80 air cooler.

For the PSU get an Antec, XFX, Seasonic, EVGA (G2,B2,GS)

 

[Guest]

I definitely do not recommend the H100i. VERY loud and doesn't cool any better than an $80 air cooler.

For the PSU get an Antec, XFX, Seasonic, EVGA (G2,B2,GS)

What water cooler do you recommend? Or air cooler as long as it isnt really ugly

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

You can get a Phanteks PH‑TC12DX_RD. It is RED to match your system

 

[tiny voices]

I always recommend air over a closed loop water cooler.