• Got jog, so you know what that means....time for a another PC build thread. (Max about 800)
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[QUOTE=Sodisna;45785446]I'm willing to go up to 1.5k. So don't be afraid. As for my case, I'm getting this next week. [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-case-phes614pbk[/url] or this if it doesn't restock. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146114&cm_re=nzxt-_-11-146-114-_-Product[/url][/QUOTE] So a gaming or processing system? [editline]24th August 2014[/editline] Went $100 over [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZGfBzy]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZGfBzy/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] [b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k]Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($239.99 @ Newegg) [b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14]Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler[/url] ($71.98 @ OutletPC) [b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gd65gaming]MSI Z97-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($169.99 @ Newegg) [b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31866c9d8gab]G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory[/url] ($69.30 @ Newegg) [b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te250bw]Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive[/url] ($118.99 @ 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] ($58.00 @ 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] ($58.00 @ Amazon) [b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-03gp42888kr]EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Dual Classified ACX Video Card[/url] ($679.00 @ Newegg) [b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-case-phes614pbk]Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case[/url] ($99.99 @ Newegg) [b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs550acaab1us]Cooler Master GXII 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply[/url] ($57.99 @ Micro Center) [b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe]Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($15.98 @ OutletPC) [b]Total:[/b] $1609.21 [i]Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available[/i] [i]Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-24 23:38 EDT-0400[/i]
Not the best PSU for the budget, and why 2 1tb drives?
[QUOTE=Levelog;45790997]Not the best PSU for the budget, and why 2 1tb drives?[/QUOTE] Brain farted but yeah [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9V7jRB]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9V7jRB/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] [b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k]Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($239.99 @ Newegg) [b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14]Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler[/url] ($71.98 @ OutletPC) [b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gd65gaming]MSI Z97-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($169.99 @ Newegg) [b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31866c9d8gab]G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory[/url] ($69.30 @ Newegg) [b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te250bw]Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive[/url] ($118.99 @ 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] ($58.00 @ Amazon) [b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-03gp42888kr]EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Dual Classified ACX Video Card[/url] ($679.00 @ Newegg) [b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-case-phes614pbk]Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case[/url] ($99.99 @ Newegg) [b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/pc-power--cooling-power-supply-ppcmk3s750]PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($157.46 @ TigerDirect) [b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe]Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($15.98 @ OutletPC) [b]Total:[/b] $1650.68 [i]Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available[/i] [i]Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 00:17 EDT-0400[/i]
I'd personally recommend [URL="http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx"]this[/URL] one. Seasonic made, fully modular, and put out by a company known for their warranties.
Yeah, I here SeaSonic makes quality PSUs. Although, I currently have a 650 PSU. [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020&cm_re=Corsair_TX-_-17-139-020-_-Product]Corsair 650 TX[/url]. By the way, what's your opinion on the [url=http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1188005]ThermalTake RX-I[/url]?
[QUOTE=Hollosoulja;45791182]Brain farted but yeah [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9V7jRB]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9V7jRB/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] [b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k]Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($239.99 @ Newegg) [b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14]Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler[/url] ($71.98 @ OutletPC) [b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gd65gaming]MSI Z97-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($169.99 @ Newegg) [b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31866c9d8gab]G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory[/url] ($69.30 @ Newegg) [b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te250bw]Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive[/url] ($118.99 @ 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] ($58.00 @ Amazon) [b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-03gp42888kr]EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Dual Classified ACX Video Card[/url] ($679.00 @ Newegg) [b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-case-phes614pbk]Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case[/url] ($99.99 @ Newegg) [b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/pc-power--cooling-power-supply-ppcmk3s750]PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($157.46 @ TigerDirect) [b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe]Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($15.98 @ OutletPC) [b]Total:[/b] $1650.68 [i]Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available[/i] [i]Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 00:17 EDT-0400[/i][/QUOTE] Editing a bit from this list, I think I'll go with this. I've already gotten the case. [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fq7hYJ]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fq7hYJ/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] [b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k]Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz) [b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14]Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler[/url] ($64.99 @ NCIX US) [b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1tyz97xkiller]ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($119.99 @ Micro Center) [b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31866c9d8gab]G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory[/url] ($81.99 @ Newegg) [b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-internal-hard-drive-sv300s37a240g]Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive[/url] ($99.99 @ Newegg) [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] ($54.98 @ OutletPC) [b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx9704gd5toc]MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card[/url] ($329.99 @ Micro Center) [b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-rm750]Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($89.99 @ Newegg) [b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe]Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($14.99 @ Newegg) [b]Total:[/b] $1082.89 [i]Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available[/i] [i]Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-05 15:34 EDT-0400[/i]
Asked around and someone made this build for me. [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pPpbVn[/url] What you think?
Overpriced RAM, sub par ssd, hdd, and psu. Otherwise solid.
Hmm. I'll tweak it some more. I really want a modular PSU. 650w should be more than enough right? Hmm, what about this PSU? [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207031&cm_re=xfx-_-17-207-031-_-Product] XFX XTR Series P1[/url] Also, think I'm gonna go with the Corsair Vengeance for them ram after all. *Revised [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3htnNG]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3htnNG/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] [b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k]Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($234.98 @ OutletPC) [b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14]Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler[/url] ($74.98 @ OutletPC) [b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gaming5]MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($144.99 @ NCIX US) [b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9]Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($86.99 @ Amazon) [b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct128mx100ssd1]Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive[/url] ($72.99 @ Amazon) [b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-hua721010kla330]Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($48.00 @ Amazon) [b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx9704gd5toc]MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card[/url] ($339.98 @ NCIX US) [b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx]XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($89.99 @ Newegg) [b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe]Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($15.98 @ OutletPC) [b]Total:[/b] $1108.88 [i]Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available[/i] [i]Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-07 20:41 EDT-0400[/i]
Thinking about getting the G.Skill ripjaw X series or the.SKILL Sniper. Im trying to save where I can. Which do you think?
Just get the cheapest compatible RAM set that doesn't have fins and tall heatspreaders. Brand doesn't matter at all (unless it's Kingston). Having you purchased your listed desktop? There's a lot that can be changed.
I've began to buy things. [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rtsQLk]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rtsQLk/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] [b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k]Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($229.98 @ OutletPC) [b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14]Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler[/url] ($69.98 @ OutletPC) [b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a]Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($137.99 @ NCIX US) [highlight][BOUGHT][/highlight] [b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbsr]G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($69.99 @ Newegg) [highlight][BOUGHT][/highlight] [b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct128mx100ssd1]Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive[/url] ($69.99 @ Newegg) [b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-hua721010kla330]Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($42.99 @ Amazon) [b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx9704gd5toc]MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card[/url] ($339.98 @ NCIX US) [b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx]XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($89.99 @ Newegg) [b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe]Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($14.99 @ Amazon) [b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-case-phes614pbk]Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case[/url] ($99.99 @ Newegg) [highlight][BOUGHT][/highlight] [b]Total:[/b] $1165.87 [i]Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available[/i] [i]Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-21 17:23 EDT-0400[/i]
Why are you bent on getting that massively overpriced cooler when you have no use for it. There are far cheaper alternatives that work just as well and don't risk breaking the motherboard from excessive weight. Get a Hyper212+ or Evo for less than half the price, or a Zalman CNPS5X. 212+: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&cm_re=hyper212-_-35-103-065-_-Product[/url] 212 Evo: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099[/url] CNPS5X: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118128&cm_re=cnps5x-_-35-118-128-_-Product[/url] I finished an LGA1150 build last week (i5-4430) and ended up having to get a 212 Evo because the OEM Intel cooler was so bad. The Intel cooler idled at 45-50C and got up to 65-70C under load, as well as being obnoxiously loud. The 212 Evo brought it down to 33-34C idle and 50-55C under load.
The 212 EVO is a good cooler in terms of value and performance, but it's not the best.
My 212 evo didn't keep up that well after 4.4ghz
I actually have a hyper212 plus in my current machine. It's dusty and old thought. Although, nothing a little cleaning can't fix.
[QUOTE=Lilyo;45077052]The 780 is the nVidia equivalent, though they're more expensive. [B]If your room gets hot get a 212 EVO[/B], it should be way more than enough for a locked cpu.[/QUOTE] ??? Better PC cooling makes your room hotter you know, they don't get rid of the heat, they just get it out of your computer faster
[QUOTE=thelurker1234;46342236]??? Better PC cooling makes your room hotter you know, they don't get rid of the heat, they just get it out of your computer faster[/QUOTE] Which is the point. Heatsinks are less efficient the hotter the environment is, which is why you use a larger/more efficient one to keep up.
EVO should be good for overclocking?
Mkay. Is Zotac a "good" brand for GTX cards.
Eh. They're not [I]bad[/I], but they aren't a first tier manufacturer. I'd recommend getting an EVGA, Gigabyte, or MSI.
Hmm, Well I got Premier on NewEgg so shipping is free for me. :3. Hopefully the 970 is still in stock by the time my check clears...which should be like, Monday. The [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438026&cm_re=EVGA_SuperNOVA-_-17-438-026-_-Product]EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650 G[/url] is a pretty good PSU, right?
I have an asus GTX 770 asus is ok I guess? but this thing has bluescreened more than my evga 560 even though it easily could handle games my evga 560 which got beat to hell via not being able to fully run the games that is in my experience EVGA is awesomely durable for GPU's. Do not make the same mistake I made and settle for a slightly cheaper brand. System stability is MASSIVELY important.
It's probably personal experience. It my last 2 or 3 (EVGAs) cards died on me within a year or two, but that's because I use to rarely turn my PC off. =E
Gonna probably buy [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125685&cm_re=GTX_970-_-14-125-685-_-Product]this[/url] when my check clears in a few days (if it's still in stock). This should fit in my case, right? It's a phanteks Enthoo Pro.
[QUOTE=Sodisna;46386347]Gonna probably buy [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125685&cm_re=GTX_970-_-14-125-685-_-Product]this[/url] when my check clears in a few days (if it's still in stock). This should fit in my case, right? It's a phanteks Enthoo Pro.[/QUOTE] Should fit, don't take my word though
This can bd locked by the way.
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