PC for me?

[oozozoo]

My friend gave me this config. Suggestions?

Work as a production designer - Ps, 3ds max, autocad.

Intel - Core i7-4790K 4GHz/8MB LGA1150 BOX - BXF80646I74790K
ASUS - B85M-E (s1150)
Gigabyte - GTX760 2GB DDR5 OC - GV-N760OC-2GD R2.0
Thermaltake - 630W - W0393RE
Arctic - CPU Freezer 13
Samsung - 250GB 2,5" SATA3 TLC EVO Basic - MZ-7TE250BW
Kingston - 16384MB 1600MHz CL10 DDR3 HyperX Fury Blue kit - HX316C10FK2/16

I'm Just about buying...

Thanks!!

 

[i7Baby]

Good CPU

Stupid Mobo
Good GPU
Crap PSU

 

[oozozoo]

suggestions?

 

[i7Baby]

ASRock Z97 Extreme 6 mobo - $165 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157500
CPU Cooler - H100i - $100 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181032 - much better than i3
PSU - Seasonic M12II 620 - $100 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

I gather you have a case. Use the ram, SSD. Got a HDD? OS on the SSD?

 

[plywrlw]

If you are not going to overclock the cpu get the non-k version of the i7 like the 4790. Ditch the cooler if you aren't going to overclock.

Change to a H97 (if not overclocking) or a z97 motherboard from Asus or gigabyte like the z97-a from Asus.

Switch the psu to an xfx, Seasonic, antec or EVGA B2 or G2

Would you like an example build from pcpartpicker.com?

 

[Mike Friesen]

First, if your country is supported, I'd use PCpartpicker, http://pcpartpicker.com/
Second, if you're planning on overclocking, the cpu is great, but you'll want a z97 board. If you're not overclocking, I'd go 4790 (non-k) and h97.
Third, buy a reliable PSU from corsair, seasonic, xfx, antec. like this http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg520m
Also, if you need to store many large files and whatnot, you might want a 1TB/ 2TB drive for larger storage, to supplement the SSD

Edit 1, 2: wow I said almost the exact same thing as the guy above me. Weird. Also, here. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JmTKNG
Wow I am the same person as plywrlw. I swear I'm not copying him.

That's what I would build. BTW, I'd upgrade to a 770 for $30. Or a 970 for $100. But maybe gaming isn't your main purpose.

 

[oozozoo]

Got a HDD, and yes, OS on the SSD!

I don't have a case Yet.

And I'm going to overclock it!

Sure! I like to get an example! Thanks!!

 

[oozozoo]

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[plywrlw]

Ok, I included a case as an example, plus it's a nice case

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($141.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($204.24 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $964.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-26 04:02 EDT-0400

 

[i7Baby]

Case - nothing too extreme. Try a Coolermaster HAF XM - $100 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119257

 

[plywrlw]

Ok, here's an overclocking build. The psu is overkill but it was a good price, you'd be fine with less, like 650w

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.03 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($153.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($204.24 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($76.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $1074.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-26 04:08 EDT-0400