Pc Build 2014

[ow1ownyu]

Im building my new pc and I just wanted to check that everything fits.
Parts:
I5 4690k
Asus Saberooth Z87*dont want Z97*
GTX 760
Corsair 750W PSU
Fractal Design R4
Corsair Vengance Ram

And just one other question:
will the Intel stock cooler be fine for a year? I am going to play FPS games such as Battlefield 4

 

[TechyInAZ]

No, don't use intel stock heatsink, get a cheap 30$ corsair 212 hyper EVO.

and why don't you want Z97?

 

[Calnin]

Going with a z87 motherboard will most likely require a bios update, and that would require you to have a compatible chip available to help update that bios.

Getting a z97 motherboard would give less of a headache. Not sure why not go with a z97 motherboard.

As for the heatsink, if you're not planning on overclocking the cpu, then it'll be fine I'd imagine. When you decide to overclock, get a CM 212 evo.

 

[Gunmetal_61]

It's best to get a Z97 motherboard. There are a few new minor features and things that have been updated on boards in that chipset class. Yes, they're minor, but why not get the newest thing if it costs about the same as all the Z87 boards? Unless there's a massive sale on Z87 boards, get a Z97. And you'll need a Z97 board if you want to get a Broadwell CPU upgrade later on.

Which model of 750W power supply from Corsair are you using? The lower end ones like the CX series tend not to be recommended if you want the best in reliability. With Corsair, you want like a TX or HX series.

What amount of RAM are you planning for? 8GB minimum is the rule nowadays in general.

 

[Akhil Potukuchi]

Im building my new pc and I just wanted to check that everything fits.
Parts:
I5 4690k
Asus Saberooth Z87*dont want Z97*
GTX 760
Corsair 750W PSU
Fractal Design R4
Corsair Vengance Ram

And just one other question:
will the Intel stock cooler be fine for a year? I am going to play FPS games such as Battlefield 4

You'll need to update bios if you want z87. Out of curiosity, why the z87 and not z97???
If updating bios is okay with you then look at this build I assembled for you: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FWsgFT
I put in an r9 280 which gives you better performance than the 760 at the same price.
Also I put in an Evga supernova nex 750w 80+gold certified psu which is going for a relatively cheap 79.99 $.
Also why not get a sniper series mobo from gigabyte instead of the sabertooth which costs 50 bucks more.
http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/gigabyte-motherboard-g1sniperz5s

 

[ow1ownyu]

Will the z97 fit in the fractal design f4

 

[Gunmetal_61]

Not even a question. Motherboard size standards are dictated by an organization, not by chipset models. ATX is the largest, Micro-ATX for slightly smaller cases, Mini-ITX for really tiny ones. Functionally, they're all the same, but they come with varying amounts of expansion card slots (ATX has 7, Micro-ATX has 4, ITX has 1). Your case can fit every size variant out there. Get the largest board you can fit. Better functionality and looks better if it's a windowed case.

For one, the Sabertooth boards are all ATX, so no size worries. But I'm not sure if spending that much money on Asus's high-end TUF line (which the Sabertooth is in) is worth it. You get more reliable and longer lasting components rated for like 10+ years according to marketing, but a lot of enthusiasts end up replacing their board every 2-4 years. Maybe a board from their standard line like the Z97-A might suit you. It's only $140, and their regular boards are already really reliable themselves. Other companies like MSI also make good boards that cost somewhat less for the same amount of features as Asus in some cases.