Looking for approval/critique on this build

[Baby_Gravy]

Disclaimer: Don't really focus on the peripherals, but maybe the monitor a little bit.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5lE94JLT1DENC1zT0VPTUk1NVk/view?usp=sharing

 

[Ryan_78]

Well, the CX isn't that good. get a EVGA or seasonic unit, and get the cryorig h7 over the 212 evo b/c it is better/quieter

 

[Baby_Gravy]

Well, the CX isn't that good. get a EVGA or seasonic unit, and get the cryorig h7 over the 212 evo b/c it is better/quieter

Thanks a ton! Replaced the CX with an EVGA Gold Certified PCU and the Evo with the Cryorig H7.

 

[Baby_Gravy]

Still open to more suggestions.

Updated Build: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5lE94JLT1DEMGVYNjU3YzJ3Q00/view?usp=sharing

 

[Ryan_78]

and also that RAM is not compatible with he motherboard use a DDR4 16GB kit instead. Get a cheaper SSD like the 850EVO 250GB. you don't need that good SSD. also please post the correct link?

 

[Baby_Gravy]

and also that RAM is not compatible with he motherboard use a DDR4 16GB kit instead. Get a cheaper SSD like the 850EVO 250GB. you don't need that good SSD. also please post the correct link?

Wow! Thank you so much, I didn't expect to get so much good feedback!

Updated: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5lE94JLT1DERG52RGV4VExaSlk/view?usp=sharing

 

[Ryan_78]

and also if you want a bigger better more badass looking cooler get the H5 its awesome, just a suggestion,

 

[Baby_Gravy]

and also if you want a bigger better more badass looking cooler get the H5 its awesome, just a suggestion,

I'll take it, for sure Thanks for lowering my cart by $100+ with better gear! If you think that's all I need, I can close this discussion satisfied.

 

[Ryan_78]

Np. Seems good, I don't see any big errors here and there. Enjoy your build

 

[Baby_Gravy]

Final revised build; $1550 as of March 17th:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5lE94JLT1DES1gtdkNVWU5ucWc/view?usp=sharing

 

[Ryan_78]

Seems good

 

[Baby_Gravy]

Seems good

I was looking into my desired quality of games and found that this GTX 970 is exponentially greater than the GTX 960 I had picked out. It is well worth the extra $100. However, I'm concerned about the compatibility with the other current parts.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487088

 

[Dieffe]

- 750w for this build are too much, a 650w would fits better (damns prices are soo low compared to Italy, and EVGA PSU 750w is 150€) this system consume 450w on full load
- you don't need a sound card if you don't have particular needs, the one included into the motherboard is enough;
- gtx960 isn't much worth better get a Sapphire R9 380 nitro, 10% faster and will be much better with DX12
- i think the ram you chose arent' low profile so you should get the Universal model of Cryorigh h5, honestly i would go for Corsair vengeance lpx 3000mhz CL 15, or G.skill trident z 3200mhz cl 14
- good motherboard, but i would consider Asrock z170 extreme 4 (dunno if this brand is famous in America, but in Italy is more appreciated than ASUS and cost much less)

 

[Ryan_78]

Really the thing is don't get a 1200w PSU for a 599w system. The more can be useful for future expansion, like 3 way SLI or a 6700k. And also as time goes, PSU ages, the total wattage output will decrease. So a 750w is good. and the sound card is part of a bundle with the OS, so it's up to him to break/keep bundle. And ram is okay, and the universal h5 is a good idea. Board is good, and gigabyte is quite durable in that case., but other brands are good I agree.

The 970 is fully compatible with the system and will increase your graphics performance greatly.

 

[Baby_Gravy]

Dieffe:
As this was my first build, I was unaware that a sound card is included in the motherboard. Nooby lol. I removed the soundcard from the bundle and brought the price down quite a bit. I'm keeping the 750w battery because I'm hoping to upgrade my PC in the future. I kept the RAM because I'm not all that picky. Like Ryan said, it gets the job done.

Ryan_78:
I'm glad that the 970 will work well. Looking forward to its performance!

Both: I also replaced my previous internal fan with the H5A Universal. Now, for less wire management, I switched the 2.5" SSD with the M.2 of the same version. The M.2 is only a SMALL (I'm talking minuscule) bit slower than the 2.5" and it's definitely worth the switch. You can check the benchmarks in this vid like I did:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLfGW6PD8S0

Now here's the edited build:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5lE94JLT1DEb3NGb0J2dG9lOUU/view?usp=sharing

I bundled the processor, RAM, Mobo, and the hard drive (as seen near the bottom) to see if there was a discount, but unfortunately not. Nonetheless, I'm still going to keep the bundle just for the hell of it. I also recognize that you only need 600 joules for the surge protector, but the one that I selected was the most convenient.

 

[Ryan_78]

seems good man just check the height its 160mm tall

 

[Dieffe]

750w is the most useless size, imho! cause it's way overpowered for any single gpu configuration but it's way low for 2 Top AMD gpus. 650w is the best size for 1 card, it can power an overclocked cpu plus gpu and a case full of other stuff, 750w are enough for 2 nvidia (not 2 980ti) but are just tight for 2 r9 390. that size is not future proof.

 

[Ryan_78]

750w is the most useless size, imho! cause it's way overpowered for any single gpu configuration but it's way low for 2 Top AMD gpus. 650w is the best size for 1 card, it can power an overclocked cpu plus gpu and a case full of other stuff, 750w are enough for 2 nvidia (not 2 980ti) but are just enough for 2 r9 390. that size is not future proof.

but think about it. he is using a 970, unless he sells it for 2 980ti, then just getting another 970 is ok too, and maybe 6700k later, it would be fine, and BTW use the CM PSU wattage calculator

 

[Ryan_78]

but really its up to him to decide. if he would want 2 980ti in the future sure, a 850w is perfect., and sure if not upgrading EVER, get a 650, or even 550 will do. anyways a 750 is middle ground for not the best but not unupgradable either

 

[Baby_Gravy]

seems good man just check the height its 160mm tall

The height of what, the CPU fan? The CPU fan is 140mm and the case cap is 160mm.