Second Opinion On Novice Builder's $2000 Gaming Rig

[Drummerdude1099]

I pretty much went all out on designing this. I choose the parts on Newegg, and was hoping to get a second opinion on all of them, since I am a novice builder. If you see any dumb mistakes and/or incompatibilities please let me know. If you have any suggestions to improve it, please let me know, as I would love to get the best setup I can. My goal is to be able to play any game now at ultra settings, and future-proof to be able to play upcoming games as well. Here are the parts:

Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K Haswell 3.5GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I74770K

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-UD4H LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Case: NZXT Phantom 410 CA-PH410-R1 Red Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Graphics Card: GIGABYTE GV-N770OC-4GD GeForce GTX 770 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready Video Card

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9D-16GXM

PSU: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III Series 750W Modular Power Supply features 100% Nippon Chemi-Con Capacitors

HDD: Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive


The rest is just accessories that I don't really need any help with. Thanks for your time

Gabe

 

[AxlFone]

You can take CPU 4670k http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k
MoBo: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87xd3h
PSU http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone550m
This is enough for one video card. If you want SLI in future. Then take 750w PSU like this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone750
Look newegg combo deals
8GB memory is enough for gaming.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls2kit4g3d1609ds1s00
CPU cooler: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-cpu-cooler-phtc12dxbk
And buy a SSD it makes all programs run faster.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sandisk-internal-hard-drive-sdssdhp256gg25

Id take better case. Like Fractal R4.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4bl

 

[Drummerdude1099]

Thanks for the suggestions, and I will look into all of them but I have two questions. Is the stock intel fan not good enough? And also: Are all the parts I already choose compatible?

 

[AxlFone]

Is the stock intel fan not good enough?

Nope it is not for overclocking. If you do not plan to over clock then you caan take much cheaper mobo.

I already choose compatible?

Yes. Bit overkill like that PSU and too much CPU and memory. But compatible yes.

This is good mobo if you overclock is maybe: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h87performance
or maybe this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87hd3

 

[Drummerdude1099]

Is the stock intel fan not good enough?

Nope it is not for overclocking. If you do not plan to over clock then you caan take much cheaper mobo.

I already choose compatible?

Yes. Bit overkill like that PSU and too much CPU and memory. But compatible yes.

This is good mobo if you overclock is maybe: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h87performance
or maybe this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87hd3

Thanks for all the help btw, but I have a few more questions. I want to keep my same CPU, GPU, MOBO, and case, because I got them in package deals, but the one thing I agree I need to change is the PSU. I like the ability to choose which connections it has, but agree my current one has overkill wattage. Could you suggest one? And is 8GB's of RAM as future proof as 16. And do you think my GPU will be powerful enough? Mainly for not too GPU intensive games, but I will play some breaking edge intense games, and I would like to be able to do it at ultra for this kind of money. And lastly, if I save a little money with a new PSU, I will have some budget for a aftermarket CPU cooler. Can suggest a PSU and CPU cooler that keep my price at $2000? It's right at that mark right now btw. (with all my accessories).

 

[AxlFone]

I like the ability to choose which connections it has, but agree my current one has overkill wattage. Could you suggest one?

Sure. take any good PSU like seasonic, rosewill,xfx. That was really good PSU.
This is good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182262

Or seasonic: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119

look too xfx PSU. they are cheaper and made by seasonic.

I will have some budget for a aftermarket CPU cooler. Can suggest a PSU and CPU cooler that keep my price at $2000? It's right at that mark right now btw. (with all my accessories).

This is good cheap CPU cooler: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr1

And is 8GB's of RAM as future proof as 16

No point to make "future proof" build. Memory is so easy to add later if you need more.
In motherboard you have two memory slots free is you put two memory in at first. So if you want more just buy it later two more It works just fine.

 

[Drummerdude1099]

I like the ability to choose which connections it has, but agree my current one has overkill wattage. Could you suggest one?

Sure. take any good PSU like seasonic, rosewill,xfx. That was really good PSU.
This is good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182262

Or seasonic: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119

look too xfx PSU. they are cheaper and made by seasonic.

I will have some budget for a aftermarket CPU cooler. Can suggest a PSU and CPU cooler that keep my price at $2000? It's right at that mark right now btw. (with all my accessories).

This is good cheap CPU cooler: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr1

And is 8GB's of RAM as future proof as 16

No point to make "future proof" build. Memory is so easy to add later if you need more.
In motherboard you have two memory slots free is you put two memory in at first. So if you want more just buy it later two more It works just fine.

Thanks for that. I gather that being able to choose the connections makes a PSU "modular"? Also, that CPU cooler doesn't name that it's specifically compatible with a 1150 socket. Should I find a comparable one that does? Also is 550W enough if I were to buy a second of mine same graphics card to SLI?

EDIT: What do you think of this one?:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341041

 

[AxlFone]

I gather that being able to choose the connections makes a PSU "modular"?

Modular PSU makes it possible to choose what cable aru you putting in case. other ones you store in somewhere.

Should I find a comparable one that does?

no. It fits just fine.

Also is 550W enough if I were to buy a second of mine same graphics card to SLI?

What is your monitor resolution? This video card is enough for really high resolutions. And max out your games.
When ou need other card there will be new and much faster cards in market. No need for SLI. Or if you buy a 3 2560*1440 monitors. then maybe. But one video card can do that too. Then just take one better card.
SLI is not so good choice anyway.


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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_RD 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($56.10 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($122.22 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($403.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Fortress 550W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1478.22
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-15 02:31 EDT-0400)

Sorry about that non modular PSU. I did think it is..
But this sure is: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182263
and this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119

 

[Drummerdude1099]

Thanks for all your help.

 

[Drummerdude1099]

Do you think I could overclock my 4770k and my graphics card with my current build? That's with this PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Shopping/ShoppingItem.aspx?ItemList=N82E16817182262, 8GB's of RAM instead of 16, and this CPU cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103064.

 

[AxlFone]

Do you think I could overclock my 4770k and my graphics card with my current build?

yes you can.
If you have good CPU cooler and good OC able mobo. ThatPSU is really enough for overclocking the CPU and video card.
Good PSU gives more wattage than it is labeled for. This case that rosewill will give you more than 600w when or if you need that much of wattage.