Hey team, hoping to get some input on the below build, pros/cons etc. and alternative recommended parts - Please indicate why an alternative is suggested though... Looking at building in the next 1-2 months, also overclocking at some stage (nothing huge, low 4's on the 4690K, maybe higher depending on stability, but won't push limits). Have also done some research on the parts but am now over all of the reading and would like some third party input while I kick my heels up =)
Price wise, I tend to tap out just as prices start to go up exponentially vs minimal return.
Current proposed build: - Prices in AUD
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($250 @ Amazon (delivered) or $279 @ ARC.com.au)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i ($115 @ Amazon (delivered) or $149 @ ARC) Could go the X61 if I buy locally, only $6 more...
Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC (Already owned - was staring down the Asrock Z97 Extreme6 @ $215 but got the G9AC for $200 brand new @ MSY.com.au on clearance sale)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X 2400 2 x 8GB ($212 @ MSY)
SSD (boot disk only): OCZ Agility 3 60GB (RMA'd a Vertex 2 and never used the replacement)
Storage: WD Black 2TB and a couple Greens (Already owned)
Video Card: MSI Gaming GTX 970 ($438 @ Amazon (delivered) otherwise $520 locally)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe - White ($189 @ PCCG, plus an extra 2m Led strip for $25 & maybe some red sleeve cable extensions for $39 - Delivery adds another $40 incl. insurance though =(
Power Supply: Corsair HX1000i (oooverkill, but should be nicely efficient at 50-75% - $269 @ ARC)
Notes: Building around the Gaming 9 as it's already purchased.
Case - First choice was the FT02, but can't justify ~$250 on a case that should really come with 3 x AP182's standard for that price... Normally I like understated cases, but the luxe struck a spark.
GPU - Will SLI once the 970 gets to EOL and can pick up a cheap one from Amazon...
Resolution - Currently 27" 1920x1080 (Crappy S27B750), might go to 3xmonitor rig or 4K when I SLI.
RAM -Only need 8gb, but would rather get 2dimm 16gb now, instead of adding another 8gb of non factory matched sticks later, hence the Tri-X over the Rip-Z as they don't have a 2x8gb kit I think. I'm a corsair fanboy, but surprised at the higher cas available in 2400 (not that it really makes any RW dif), so going G.Skill this time.
Cooling - Really unsure, would prefer air, but the DH14/15 or TC14PE would impact my ram selection... Plus unsure whether I'll be LANing with this rig and would rather not have over a kilo hanging off the board during transport.
Shipping from US for the GPU/Cooler/CPU - Concerns about doing this, unsure about warranty etc. and whether I can RMA locally if need be, but saving ~$80 on the GPU, $35 on the cooler & $30 on the CPU... Tough decision.
Optical drive - Going to use my current Asus or LD DVD RW and see how painting the bezel white goes before I try my hand at a new BR RW drive.
OS - Have a retail copy of Win7, may upgrade to 8.1 pro and shell it back.
Reason for upgrading - Old school gamer who's not playing newer titles due to currently running a 10yr old E7400, 4GB DDR2, GTX475 (upgraded from an 8800GTX some time ago). It still gets the job done, but feel like something new.
Any input would fantastic - Have at me, all productive comments welcome =)
Price wise, I tend to tap out just as prices start to go up exponentially vs minimal return.
Current proposed build: - Prices in AUD
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($250 @ Amazon (delivered) or $279 @ ARC.com.au)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i ($115 @ Amazon (delivered) or $149 @ ARC) Could go the X61 if I buy locally, only $6 more...
Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC (Already owned - was staring down the Asrock Z97 Extreme6 @ $215 but got the G9AC for $200 brand new @ MSY.com.au on clearance sale)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X 2400 2 x 8GB ($212 @ MSY)
SSD (boot disk only): OCZ Agility 3 60GB (RMA'd a Vertex 2 and never used the replacement)
Storage: WD Black 2TB and a couple Greens (Already owned)
Video Card: MSI Gaming GTX 970 ($438 @ Amazon (delivered) otherwise $520 locally)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe - White ($189 @ PCCG, plus an extra 2m Led strip for $25 & maybe some red sleeve cable extensions for $39 - Delivery adds another $40 incl. insurance though =(
Power Supply: Corsair HX1000i (oooverkill, but should be nicely efficient at 50-75% - $269 @ ARC)
Notes: Building around the Gaming 9 as it's already purchased.
Case - First choice was the FT02, but can't justify ~$250 on a case that should really come with 3 x AP182's standard for that price... Normally I like understated cases, but the luxe struck a spark.
GPU - Will SLI once the 970 gets to EOL and can pick up a cheap one from Amazon...
Resolution - Currently 27" 1920x1080 (Crappy S27B750), might go to 3xmonitor rig or 4K when I SLI.
RAM -Only need 8gb, but would rather get 2dimm 16gb now, instead of adding another 8gb of non factory matched sticks later, hence the Tri-X over the Rip-Z as they don't have a 2x8gb kit I think. I'm a corsair fanboy, but surprised at the higher cas available in 2400 (not that it really makes any RW dif), so going G.Skill this time.
Cooling - Really unsure, would prefer air, but the DH14/15 or TC14PE would impact my ram selection... Plus unsure whether I'll be LANing with this rig and would rather not have over a kilo hanging off the board during transport.
Shipping from US for the GPU/Cooler/CPU - Concerns about doing this, unsure about warranty etc. and whether I can RMA locally if need be, but saving ~$80 on the GPU, $35 on the cooler & $30 on the CPU... Tough decision.
Optical drive - Going to use my current Asus or LD DVD RW and see how painting the bezel white goes before I try my hand at a new BR RW drive.
OS - Have a retail copy of Win7, may upgrade to 8.1 pro and shell it back.
Reason for upgrading - Old school gamer who's not playing newer titles due to currently running a 10yr old E7400, 4GB DDR2, GTX475 (upgraded from an 8800GTX some time ago). It still gets the job done, but feel like something new.
Any input would fantastic - Have at me, all productive comments welcome =)