Is this a compatible and good build?

[Temoojin]

CPU: Intel Core I7-4790
M/B: Asus H97-PRO
RAM: G.Skill DDR3-1600 8GB Dual Channel RipjawsX F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
PSU: Corsair HX-750i
GPU: XFX Radeon R9 285 2GB
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S
HDD: 1TB Seagate Barracuda
SSD: 128GB Crucial MX100
Case: NZXT H440

Would you approve?

I know the CPU cooler is very over kill but it is money I need to spend on the PC anyway.

EDIT: And I will be running a second XFX Radeon R9 285 2GB later on CrossFireX

 

[terry4536]

The biggest problem is putting a high performing I7 CPU on a H 97 motherboard.

For that cost, I would definitely suggest the "K" version CPU and a Z97 motherboard.

The minimum RAM that I would recommend is 1866 CL9 RAM (2133+ is better for similar cost).

And lastly, a GTX 970 is a better buy for that performance range.

 

[Temoojin]

The biggest problem is putting a high performing I7 CPU on a H 97 motherboard.

For that cost, I would definitely suggest the "K" version CPU and a Z97 motherboard.

The minimum RAM that I would recommend is 1866 CL9 RAM (2133+ is better for similar cost).

And lastly, a GTX 970 is a better buy for that performance range.

Why is having an i7 bad on a H97? I wont be overclocking.

 

[terry4536]

My point is if you are spending $300, then the "K" is a better performance value.

 

[Temoojin]

My point is if you are spending $300, then the "K" is a better performance value.

But there are no efficiency / compatibility issues here?

And why do you recommend the 1866 CL9 RAM?

 

[terry4536]

No there are no compatibility CPU/Motherboard issues. The 1600 Ram was in the high performance range 5 - 10 years ago. The optimum price / performance point is now at the CL9 1866 speed.

If as you say that you will do no overclocking, I would suggest the I5-4570 for a $100 less.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116896&cm_re=i5_4570-_-19-116-896-_-Product

 

[zeyuanfu]

I'd suggest this if you have 970$ to spare (funny coincidence, the GPU is a GTX 970):
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($111.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.00 @ NCIX US)
Total: $969.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 16:07 EDT-0400

 

[tiny voices]

^I would get an XFX650 to save some money there. Same quality PSU and still WAY more than enough for the build.

 

[zeyuanfu]

You would only save ~10-15$, but since it's not running SLI anytime soon, ...

 

[tiny voices]

He CAN'T run SLi or CF on that board anyway.... Get the XFX650. Much better option for the money. for this build.

 

[zeyuanfu]

Well,
1, I just said the board wasn't going to SLI
2, 280s are about 100$ cheaper than a 970, I don't know what you're talking about, unless you made a typo and meant to say something like the 290...

 

[tiny voices]

Where did i say anything about a 970 or a 290? Please link it.

 

[zeyuanfu]

You said to get the 650 watt PSU to swing a 280...
I thought you meant 290 or something...

 

[tiny voices]

My bad. Got it confused with the other thread we are in.

Edited my post for less confusion.

 

[zeyuanfu]

It's okay...
I'd agree with the 650 watt PSU UNLESS OP plans to buy a new motherboard which allows for SLI/CFX.

 

[tiny voices]

Upgrading motherboards is the last thing you ever do. I would not consider that he will be doing that or a LONG time if ever, before building a whole new computer.

I say get the 650w XFX unit.

 

[zeyuanfu]

Why not? It's only a matter of an hour or two, but you'd have to reapply thermal paste and all that if you take the cooler out before upgrading...

 

[tiny voices]

And most likely reinstall Windows.

You HAVE to remove the cooler to change motherboards. How would you leave it on?

 

[zeyuanfu]

I would reinstall Windows to get SLI/CFX capability.

Right... OP could use a cooler upgrade later on...

 

[tiny voices]

How would get remove the CPU without removing the cooler then?

Once again, you are arguing for the sake of arguing. Lets just leave it at: OP can pick which he wants. Both are good options. I personally recommend the xFX650.

 

[zeyuanfu]

Actually, we both forgot/didn't note that my build didn't contain a cooler

 

[zeyuanfu]

And I'm not arguing for the sake of it, I actually believe in my arguments.

 

[tiny voices]

Even with a stock cooler, how will you remove the CPU without removing the cooler?

 

[zeyuanfu]

Right again, you got me