Is the graphic card compatible with the motherboard?

[denon02]

Actually my question could also be would this configuration be ok? or are there any terrible flaws with it. My main concern is the graphic card with this motherboard.
Thank you for your time I really appreciate it.
INTEL Core i5 4670K
ASUS H81M-PLUS
AMD Radeon R9 290
Corsair CX750 Builder Series CX 750W
TP-Link TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N
Kingston Technology HyperX BLU 4GB 1600MHz
Crucial CT240M500SSD1 2.5-inch 240GB M500 SATA

 

[Shantanu Ghose]

It is absolutely compatible,,see this http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/7499138

 

[barto]

Yes your motherboard and GPU will work well together. No issues there.

I do have a couple concerns. You have an Intel K-version CPU. The K signifies the ability to overclock. However, H81 chipset doesn't allow for the CPUs to be overclocked. If you want to overclock, you will need to purchase a Z87 motherboard. If you don't want or don't know or don't care to overclock, than you should change the CPU to a 4570 or a 4670.

750W is a little high. It's ok but you could get away with a 500-600w PSU. If you want to Crossfire (two GPUs), I suggest a 850w PSU. I would also suggest buying a higher quality PSU like the TX or HX series from Corsair. The CX is an OK PSU for entry level PCs. Seasonic X or S12/M12 are good PSUs as well.

I also think you should change the RAM to 2 x 4GB for a total of 8GB. 4GB is ok, but there are a few games that can tip over the 4GB mark.

 

[coozie7]

^+1.
I'd also add a aftermarket CPU cooler if you opt for the 'K' series CPU and 'Z' motherboard, the stock Intel cooler is not up to the job of cooling an overclocked processor.
For moderate overclocks the little Coolermaster Hyper 221 Evo is popular, although other makers provide similar products at similar price points, more aggressive tuning will need better cooling.

 

[denon02]

That is great to hear.Thank you for the quick replies. I dont think I will overclock the processor but the k version is sold with the motherboard in a bundle so I cant change it would it have any problems?
Like you said, I upgraded to 2x4gb of ram. I do not know anything about power supplies so I do not know which would be good value for money and has all the correct pins. Do you have any recommendation?
Sorry to bother you guys again.

 

[barto]

What bundle? Link please.

What is your budget and where do you live (country)? I'm sure the three of us can whip something up that will work for you.

The real only way to know what PSU to buy is by reading thorough review from pro's and issues from people who own them. There are a few quick guides like Newegg's Eggspert Power Supply Tier where you can see where some power supplies line up.

http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

Some people feel the solution to their problems is by purchasing tons of watts. It really needs to be quality and efficiency. The popular good brands are Antec, Corsair, Seasonic, and XFX. I personally like Corsair and Seasonic which is why I suggested them.

 

[denon02]

Yes your motherboard and GPU will work well together. No issues there.

I do have a couple concerns. You have an Intel K-version CPU. The K signifies the ability to overclock. However, H81 chipset doesn't allow for the CPUs to be overclocked. If you want to overclock, you will need to purchase a Z87 motherboard. If you don't want or don't know or don't care to overclock, than you should change the CPU to a 4570 or a 4670.

750W is a little high. It's ok but you could get away with a 500-600w PSU. If you want to Crossfire (two GPUs), I suggest a 850w PSU. I would also suggest buying a higher quality PSU like the TX or HX series from Corsair. The CX is an OK PSU for entry level PCs. Seasonic X or S12/M12 are good PSUs as well.

I also think you should change the RAM to 2 x 4GB for a total of 8GB. 4GB is ok, but there are a few games that can tip over the 4GB mark.

What bundle? Link please.

What is your budget and where do you live (country)? I'm sure the three of us can whip something up that will work for you.

The real only way to know what PSU to buy is by reading thorough review from pro's and issues from people who own them. There are a few quick guides like Newegg's Eggspert Power Supply Tier where you can see where some power supplies line up.

http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

Some people feel the solution to their problems is by purchasing tons of watts. It really needs to be quality and efficiency. The popular good brands are Antec, Corsair, Seasonic, and XFX. I personally like Corsair and Seasonic which is why I suggested them.

Thanks for helping me out with this. I currently live in the uk. my budget WAS around 600 pounds for the actual pc only. I am now at around 730 pounds without the power supply.
this is what I thought of:
wifi
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-WN881ND-300Mbps-Wireless-Express/dp/B006BSPTAQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1392032409&sr=8-2&keywords=wifi+card
GPU
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00G5T1P1I/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1393275743&sr=8-1&keywords=r9+290&condition=new
RAM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CMX4GX3M2A1600C9-Performance-Desktop-Memory/dp/B002LE8D2A/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393273737&sr=1-2&keywords=2+x+4+gb+ddr+3+1600
BUNDLE
http://www.amazon.co.uk/INTEL-3-4Ghz-H81M-PLUS-Motherboard-Bundle/dp/B00FD0MRCQ/ref=sr_1_48?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1392033502&sr=1-48&keywords=i5+4670k#productDetails
STORAGE
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-CT240M500SSD1-2-5-inch-240GB-Internal/dp/B00BQ8RM1A/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1393187996&sr=1-1&keywords=ssd+240+gb
POWER SUPPLY
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Modular-Certified/dp/B00ALYOTTI/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1393276602&sr=1-1&keywords=600w+psu


As for the other parts like screen keyboard and mouse i have not yet decided. If you have any pointers for that too I would not say no.

 

[barto]

Well what games do you want to play and do you expect to play them maxed out?

 

[denon02]

Yes. I am trying to build a very good gaming pc. I have no specific game in mind but it should be able to run everything maxed out.
Quick question on the side would it be cheaper if i use an amd equivalent processor?

 

[barto]

Initially, yes for a budget build. Considering your budget continues to grow, either one will suffice. If you are wanting to max out any game, I think realistically you should budget a PC for about 900-1000 pounds. The GPU will most likely take third to half the cost of your build.

For example:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£167.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.20 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£113.00 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£92.08 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£104.90 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (£269.72 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£79.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £852.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-24 23:16 GMT+0000)

Now a lot can be changed here. This is just one of the quick saves I have. This build has the ability to overclock with the 4670kk the Z87 motherboard, and the EVO cooler. It has a 770 which will max out pretty much any game on the market (except Crysis 3). The next step up is the 780 GTX or the R9 290. The Samsung EVO is an awesome SSD, the fastest one for the cost. Solid RAM and power supply.

Again, this is just an example. Cheaper RAM, H87 or H81 motherboard, Intel i5 4570. Each will lower the cost.

 

[denon02]

I think you are right. I am going to buy this except for the graphics card. I would like to replace that with a R9 290 even if it blows my budget by 1/3.
Also if i can overclock the cpu it is more flexible.
Thank you very much.

 

[barto]

Np. Make sure you get a good case with decent airflow. Also, buy a GPU with a non-reference cooler.

Reference:
http://home.comcast.net/~webpics001/asus-radeon-hd-5870.jpg

Non-reference:
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQwQdHKt6SYnSLYlRQ0q2XDf1EN9-WTnT5AMunR0vNcMD0QtXQB

The non-reference coolers are much quieter and cooler. The reference cooler for the R9 290s are really loud and the cards run much warmer.

 

[sora]

Np. Make sure you get a good case with decent airflow. Also, buy a GPU with a non-reference cooler.

Reference:
http://home.comcast.net/~webpics001/asus-radeon-hd-5870.jpg

Non-reference:
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQwQdHKt6SYnSLYlRQ0q2XDf1EN9-WTnT5AMunR0vNcMD0QtXQB

The non-reference coolers are much quieter and cooler. The reference cooler for the R9 290s are really loud and the cards run much warmer.

Depends on him and if he minds sound though...