First time builder. I want to build a gaming computer that can handle games like Battlefield 4 on ultra settings at 1920 x 1080 resolution. I also need a monitor and a cheap laptop that I can use for word processing and web-browsing.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690k - $229.99
GPU: GeForce GTX 970 - $329.99
Motherboard: Asus z97-a - $129.99
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO - $34.99
Memory: PNY 2 x 8GB DDR3 - $139.99
SSD: Transcend - STATA III 128GB - $59.99
HDD: WD - Mainstream 1TB - $54.99
PSU: Corsair CX Series 750W - $76.99
Case: NZXT Phantom 240 - $69.99
Monitor: AOC 27" LED - $199.99
Laptop: Asus 15.6" intel celeron 4GB 500GB Hard Drive Black - $229.99
Windows 7 Professional: $60 (craigslist)
Subtotal: $1616.89
Tax (CA): $116.77
Total: $1733.66
This is my first build and I would love suggestions on how to make this build better or how to cut costs.
I have a few more questions:
Is a 750W PSU overkill for this build?
Is it better to run 4 x 4GB ram or 2 x 8GB ram?
How much of a difference does 16GB ram make over 8GB ram?
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690k - $229.99
GPU: GeForce GTX 970 - $329.99
Motherboard: Asus z97-a - $129.99
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO - $34.99
Memory: PNY 2 x 8GB DDR3 - $139.99
SSD: Transcend - STATA III 128GB - $59.99
HDD: WD - Mainstream 1TB - $54.99
PSU: Corsair CX Series 750W - $76.99
Case: NZXT Phantom 240 - $69.99
Monitor: AOC 27" LED - $199.99
Laptop: Asus 15.6" intel celeron 4GB 500GB Hard Drive Black - $229.99
Windows 7 Professional: $60 (craigslist)
Subtotal: $1616.89
Tax (CA): $116.77
Total: $1733.66
This is my first build and I would love suggestions on how to make this build better or how to cut costs.
I have a few more questions:
Is a 750W PSU overkill for this build?
Is it better to run 4 x 4GB ram or 2 x 8GB ram?
How much of a difference does 16GB ram make over 8GB ram?