New gaming PC

Invirk

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Hello, I need some tips to my new gaming PC. I got a build atm, so I hope I can get some feedback on it.

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K
Motherboard: Asus z97-a
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14
Video card: ASUS Geforce GTX 970
Storage: 2TB (don't know which) and I think a Samsung EVO 120Gb SSD
Memory: NOT sure, hope I can get some help, I want 16Gb, but not that expencive.
Case: Fractal Design Define R5
Power supply: Corsair 750W

I'm kinda new into this, but I hope it's a decent build. Please help!
 
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If your just gaming for the most part you only need 8gb. The samsung evo 120 is good and a Seagate 2T Barracuda is a good drive:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/g4LCK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/g4LCK8/by_merchant/

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($75.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($77.85 @ OutletPC)
Total: $227.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-02 12:23 EST-0500
8 gb of 1600mhz DDR3 is plenty for gaming. (Make sure you get it as 2 x 4GB for dual channel)
The rest of the build looks good, just make sure you understand about the gtx 970 memory issues. I am not saying it's not a good card for the money, but be aware that only 3.5gb of the 4gb of memory is really high speed. This doesn't matter for 1080p gaming at all.
 

WildCard999

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If your just gaming for the most part you only need 8gb. The samsung evo 120 is good and a Seagate 2T Barracuda is a good drive:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/g4LCK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/g4LCK8/by_merchant/

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($75.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($77.85 @ OutletPC)
Total: $227.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-02 12:23 EST-0500
 
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Invirk

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Would you recommend another video card?
 
The CM hyper 212 Evo keeps the new devils canyon chip cool enough at stock, but it doesn't leave much headroom for overclocking. I would suggest the noctua or a nice all in one. I was overclocking my brothers devils canyon and he only had a cm hyper 212 evo and stock it would hit 80+ in prime. I have seen people posting similar temps on here also.

With the recent drop in prices I would go with the r9 290x.
Gigabyte windforce version for 300$
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr929xoc4gd
The only downside compared to the gtx 970 is it uses more power, and runs warmer. However, it has 4Gb of ram and a 512mb memory interface. Also supports freesync I believe.
 


I agree, I own the NH-d14 it's super quiet and beats out most all in one liquid coolers. I believe there is an update from Noctua the NH-d15 . I imagine it only improves upon the d14.

I am running ivy bridge i5-3570k@4.7ghz . I forget exact prime95 temps it's been so long, but I don't remember passing 70c .