My Gaming PC Build

[menghow1]

So I was wondering if all these parts were compatible for my Gaming/Workstation PC Build which I will be making on my birthday (around a month later). I am still in the zone of confusion of whether I should use this MINI-ITX Motherboard for the computer as I simply (from my opinion) do not think the amount of RAM slots would fit me. I am also unable to find out if the power supply fits with the amount of watts the computer uses. If you guys could find me an improved version of my build, it would be greatly appreciated.

SPECS for my gaming/workstation PC:

CPU: Intel Core i7 4790k
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X31 120mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler
GPU (Graphics Card): EVGA Geforce GTX 960 SuperSC ACX 2.0+ 4GB
Motherboard: ASRock B85M-ITX Mini ITX Motherboard
PC Fans: NZXT FZ 120mm Red LED Fan (x3)
Power Supply: Corsair CS750M Modular 80 Plus Gold Power Supply
RAM (Memory): Corsair Vengeance CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 16GB (2x8GB) 1600mHz DDR3
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB ST2000DM001
SSD: Kingston HyperX Savage 480GB 2.5inch SSD (including 2.5 to 3.5 inch tray converter)
Sound Card: ASUS Xonar DGX Audio Card
PC Case: NZXT Phantom 410 Mid Tower Case Red

It would be fantastic if one of you members of the Tomsharware Forum could tell me if my build is good for gaming (mainly FPS Shooter and other sort of games) and also for working - basically researching and doing homework. Thanks, and have a nice day!

~ Meng

 

[sadams04]

MB - B85 isn't meant for overclocking. Look toward the Z97 chipset.
MEM - Those are high latency modules being DDR3-1600 CL10. Look for DDR3-1600 CL9 or lower, or DDR3-1866 CL10 or lower.
GPU - In an ITX case look toward a blower style fan setup which will exhaust air out the back of the case.
PSU - No. Look for something from the Tier 1 or Tier 2 list. ...or just stick with XFX or Seasonic. 550w is plenty of power for a single "large" GPU. You get what you pay for in this space so be prepared... http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

For an overclocking ITX setup, I would do something like the build below. Thoughts?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X31 69.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($71.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($322.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($42.70 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1117.42

 

[menghow1]

@sadams04 Thank you for your suggestion. I like the specs you have provided me with; however, my budget is at $2000, and that means that I would I be able to buy better a CPU, SSD, etc. compared to what you have said. Anyways, I do appreciate your response, and it'd be quite cool if you could give me w fantastic PC optimised for gaming and working at a $2k budget!

 

[sadams04]

...and it'd be quite cool if you could give me w fantastic PC optimised for gaming and working at a $2k budget!

Easy enough...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X31 69.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($71.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($245.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Green 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($135.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF Stacker 915R Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1889.60

 

[logainofhades]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 120XL 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($87.92 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($177.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Green 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($135.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($678.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($42.70 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1801.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-03 11:38 EDT-0400

If not sure about mini-itx, you could always go M-ATX, if still wanting to stay with a smaller system.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 240M 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($103.25 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97M Killer Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Savage 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($177.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Green 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($135.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($678.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($40.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1814.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-03 11:29 EDT-0400


Another option, that would do better workstation side of things, but still be a great gaming setup, while still being small.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($368.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 240M 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($103.25 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty X99M Killer Micro ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($213.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($177.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Green 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($135.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($678.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($40.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1973.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-03 11:46 EDT-0400