Hey, I've been building together my first gaming PC, and after some feedback both from my Steam friend and the people at r/buildapc I've come up with the following build.
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[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k]Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($209.99 @ Amazon)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-cooling-cpu-cooler-freezer7prorev2]Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($17.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87hd3]Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($104.98 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml16gx3m2a1600c9]Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($162.84 @ NCIX US)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct240m500ssd1]Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk[/url] ($114.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex]Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx780dc2oc3gd5]Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card[/url] ($515.19 @ B&H)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-vo700a1n3n]Thermaltake Versa II ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($39.99 @ Mwave)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750xxxb9]XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe]Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($15.99 @ B&H)
[b]Operating System:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700404]Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)[/url] ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
[b]Monitor:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs248hp]Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor[/url] ($167.58 @ Newegg)
[b]Case Fan:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-cooling-case-fan-afaco12000gba01]Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan[/url] ($7.98 @ OutletPC)
[b]Case Fan:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-cooling-case-fan-afaco12000gba01]Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan[/url] ($7.98 @ OutletPC)
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Since [B]I'll be buying the parts from mindfactory.de[/B], the actual price, with PC parts (minus Windows 8 OEM) and the monitor comes to a total of 1,317€.
Is this build good or is there still room for improvement?
Keep in mind that
* The GPU is by NVidia since their Linux GPU drivers are better than AMD's
* The abundance of case fans is to keep the system silent and cool, while still allowing some room for overclocking. That's not my main goal, though.
* The amount of RAM may be more than what's necessary, but it could come useful if I were to create a RAM disk or run multiple VMs. That and the cost is far more negligible compared to other components.
Try to replace the PSU with a gold certified or you may be buying another PSU after you use this for a month or so.
[QUOTE=JC2Gamer1456;44244958]Try to replace the PSU with a gold certified or you may be buying another PSU after you use this for a month or so.[/QUOTE]
I thought the ratings stood for efficiency, not reliability.
[QUOTE=Matoking;44245074]I thought the ratings stood for efficiency, not reliability.[/QUOTE]
They do but the general rule is the higher the rating, the higher the quality components and build quality, but that PSU should be fine.
80 gold is generally a waste of money. If you're on any sort of budget, go with a bronze
[editline]15th March 2014[/editline]
Also I'd swap to a Samsung SSD and Seagate HDD. Both are usually cheaper and faster.
[QUOTE=Matoking;44245074]I thought the ratings stood for efficiency, not reliability.[/QUOTE]
Agreeing with Npc_hydra3. I only suggested a gold cert so you could easily upgrade your system without having PSU problems.
[QUOTE=JC2Gamer1456;44251639]Agreeing with Npc_hydra3. I only suggested a gold cert so you could easily upgrade your system without having PSU problems.[/QUOTE]
The PSU he selected is pretty good itself, he should be fine.
[QUOTE=Matoking;44243923]Hey, I've been building together my first gaming PC, and after some feedback both from my Steam friend and the people at r/buildapc I've come up with the following build.
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3ac8y]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3ac8y/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3ac8y/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]
[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k]Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($209.99 @ Amazon)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-cooling-cpu-cooler-freezer7prorev2]Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($17.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87hd3]Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($104.98 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml16gx3m2a1600c9]Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($162.84 @ NCIX US)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct240m500ssd1]Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk[/url] ($114.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex]Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx780dc2oc3gd5]Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card[/url] ($515.19 @ B&H)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-vo700a1n3n]Thermaltake Versa II ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($39.99 @ Mwave)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750xxxb9]XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe]Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($15.99 @ B&H)
[b]Operating System:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700404]Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)[/url] ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
[b]Monitor:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs248hp]Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor[/url] ($167.58 @ Newegg)
[b]Case Fan:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-cooling-case-fan-afaco12000gba01]Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan[/url] ($7.98 @ OutletPC)
[b]Case Fan:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-cooling-case-fan-afaco12000gba01]Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan[/url] ($7.98 @ OutletPC)
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-15 11:01 EDT-0400)[/i]
Since [B]I'll be buying the parts from mindfactory.de[/B], the actual price, with PC parts (minus Windows 8 OEM) and the monitor comes to a total of 1,317€.
Is this build good or is there still room for improvement?
Keep in mind that
* The GPU is by NVidia since their Linux GPU drivers are better than AMD's
* The abundance of case fans is to keep the system silent and cool, while still allowing some room for overclocking. That's not my main goal, though.
* The amount of RAM may be more than what's necessary, but it could come useful if I were to create a RAM disk or run multiple VMs. That and the cost is far more negligible compared to other components.[/QUOTE]
I'd switch out that CPU cooler for a Hyper 212 EVO
You did very good, but you can go cheaper on the RAM. The Cooler Master 212 is a better CPU cooler and is a little bit more. Lastly, Windows 7 is cheaper if you want that instead.
Okay, I just ordered the parts.
Based on your suggestions and some others, I switched the CPU cooler for a Hyper 212 EVO, the SSD for a 120 GB Samsung EVO and the HDD for a 1 TB Seagate Barracuda.
Thanks for all the suggestions. I can't wait to be able to put this rig together. :)
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