My First PC Build

[Shadeslayer110]

Hi,
I want to build a new PC over the summer and wanted to know how it is. I want to use it for modern games, such as Titanfall, Skyrim, and ESO with decent graphics and a good fps rate, and also I want to use it for school work. If there is anything that can be better for the same/lower price, please let me know! Please do not post any new builds as I want to keep most, if not all, of my build. I know my GPU is weak, but it is useful and the best that I found for a low price.

Do I need any more cables/wires then given and is my PSU compatible?

Processor: Intel i5 4670k ($220)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8 GB ($80)
Motherboard: ASUS Z87 PLUS ($160)
GPU: EVGA 02G-P4-3751-KR GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB ($150)
Hard Drive: WD Caviar Blue 1 TB ($60) Samsung 840 EVO 120 GB SSD($90)
Optical Drive: Asus 24x DVD-RW Serial-ATA Internal ($23)
Power Supply Unit: Corsair Builder Series CX 500 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS ($50)
Heatsink Fan: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO ($35)
OS: Windows 7 ($100)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 ($100)
Monitor:Asus MX239H, 23-Inch Full HD AH-IPS LED-backlit and Frameless Monitor ($200)
Mouse: Steelseries Sensei Frost Blue ($60) Mousepad ($10)
Keyboard: Logitech K360 Wireless Keyboard: ($24)
Total: $1300

 

[maktovic]

Yep everything is fine
I'd suggest two changes
PSU → XFX 550W PRO550W Core Edition Single Rail ATX 12V 44A 24PIN ATX Power Supply 80PLUS Bronze
http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=59615
The CX series of Corsair is not that good for Gaming build. Though for your build even a CX 430W psu will be sufficient but if you wanna be futureproof get the XFX psu instead.
Mobo→ASUS Z87-A LGA 1150 Intel Z87@ $140
This mobo is sufficient for overclocking 4670k to 4.5ghz and uses 8 phase power design and has all the features you will need.

So save few bucks on mobo and invest on good psu.
If you are talking about SATA Cables then you will get 2 SATA cables with mobo and both will be used for HDD and SSD respectively.

If Gaming is your Primary Target then you should go with i5 4670 and use stock cpu fan with H87 or B85 chipset mobo. Invest the saved money on a better Graphics card like Sapphire R9 280x 3GB($300) or MSI GTX Twin Frozr 760 ($250)

 

[andrei65]

I don't think everything is fine .
Here's a quick lesson ; Never spend more on a cpu than a GPU . Get a AMD processor and a gtx 770 . The processors won't REALLY increase your FPS by alot , but the GPU's will .
Here's what I would do :
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($154.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($106.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.28 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Wired Gaming Keyboard ($68.99 @ Best Buy)
Mouse: Razer Naga Hex Wired Laser Mouse ($69.63 @ Amazon)
Total: $1289.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-30 15:48 EDT-0400)

Unless I'd have 2000$ I'd never go with intel , and this build allows you to get a waaay better gpu and max out most of the games out there
You can get a good monitor for 140$ , no need to spend 200$ on a full hd monitor . Most persons won't recognize the difference between 60Hz , 120Hz and 144Hz .
Later on you could buy another GTX 770 to SLI , and buy the h110i to watercool your cpu and overclock it to 4.8Ghz
The CPU is already overclockable to about 4.2GHz .
Remember , never spend more on a cpu than on a gpu if you're gonna do gaming on that pc .

 

[HiTechObsessed]

Quick question, why do you want to keep most, if not all, of your build? The 750 Ti is a great card in its own right, but with a $1300 budget, that's extremely underpowered. You're looking at medium/High at 1080p, whereas you could easily get maxed out at 1080p, with a better cooler, better GPU, inclusion of an SSD, better power supply, while still being cheaper. You can do what you want with your money, but that's a lot of money for a little power.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper N520 43.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.02 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Enermax NAXN ADV. 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($63.24 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1274.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-30 15:52 EDT-0400)

 

[HiTechObsessed]

I don't think everything is fine .
Here's a quick lesson ; Never spend more on a cpu than a GPU . Get a AMD processor and a gtx 770 . The processors won't REALLY increase your FPS by alot , but the GPU's will .
Here's what I would do :
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($154.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($106.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.28 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Wired Gaming Keyboard ($68.99 @ Best Buy)
Mouse: Razer Naga Hex Wired Laser Mouse ($69.63 @ Amazon)
Total: $1289.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-30 15:48 EDT-0400)

Unless I'd have 2000$ I'd never go with intel , and this build allows you to get a waaay better gpu and max out most of the games out there
You can get a good monitor for 140$ , no need to spend 200$ on a full hd monitor . Most persons won't recognize the difference between 60Hz , 120Hz and 144Hz .
Later on you could buy another GTX 770 to SLI , and buy the h110i to watercool your cpu and overclock it to 4.8Ghz

My build below yours includes Intel, which is better for normal computing (which he'll be doing a lot of) the same GPU, and an SSD, so AMD isn't a better option here. AMD is better for budget builds, but $1300 is more than enough for a quality Intel build. And I wouldn't want to run an overclocked 8320 with a pair of 760s in SLI on a CX750, they aren't built for that kind of stress.

 

[andrei65]

Maybe because I spent too much money on the peripherals ?
~130$ for a keyboard and a mouse is quite exagerated

 

[HiTechObsessed]

Maybe because I spent too much money on the peripherals ?
~130$ for a keyboard and a mouse is quite exagerated

I was simply pointing out the flaw in your argument about Intel only being worth it at $2,000 or more. And if you thought that, why did you pay around $1,000 or so for an i5 build? lol

Generally speaking, over $1,000 will be better for Intel if a mix of gaming/normal usage. If it is strictly gaming, you're right, an 8320 + the next step up in GPU would be a better fit.

 

[andrei65]

It's actually one of my dream PC's o.o

 

[andrei65]

Nvm it's one of the PC's I built for one of my friend

 

[andrei65]

What about this ?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($88.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Devastator Keyboard & Mouse Wired Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1296.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-30 16:18 EDT-0400)

I managed to put in a 780

 

[maktovic]

That fx 6300 will surely bottleneck gtx 780.
The question of the OP was that if the psu was compatible or not and suggest few changes and clearly states that 750 ti is best he could find for his budget.
Upgrading a graphic card is easier than upgrading a cpu and 750Ti is made for gaming at 1080p.

 

[andrei65]

That fx 6300 will surely bottleneck gtx 780.

I saw people using 6300 with 780 though ?

 

[andrei65]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($154.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($88.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Devastator Keyboard & Mouse Wired Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1311.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-30 16:32 EDT-0400)

The 8320 won't bottleneck the 780 , many people say that it won't at least

 

[HiTechObsessed]

That fx 6300 will surely bottleneck gtx 780.
The question of the OP was that if the psu was compatible or not and suggest few changes and clearly states that 750 ti is best he could find for his budget.
Upgrading a graphic card is easier than upgrading a cpu and 750Ti is made for gaming at 1080p.

The 6300 will definitely NOT bottleneck a 780 at all.

And I realize he said that, but with a $1300 budget, a 750 Ti is definitely not even close to the best available.

The 750 Ti is a good card, yes, but certainly not the best 'made for 1080p gaming' available for the budget.

But to simply answer the OP's question: yes. 500w is enough to run the above system you listed. However, the CX is a budget power supply, and is built using inferior capacitors. Given the i5 and 750 Ti use relatively little power, this wouldn't be a problem, although if you ever upgrade in the future, I wouldn't recommend a CX500.