Hello!
I'm hoping to purchase some parts once I get enough money, and I was wondering if you guys could share your opinions on this build. I've also written a little description for each item to describe why I chose it, etc etc.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xVpjxr
>CPU<
i5 4690K
>Notes:<
Nothing much to say, really solid CPU for this price range. I might consider upgrading to a 4790k, but, I most likely won't be needing the 4790k's hyper threading capabilities.
>CPU Cooler<
H100i GTX
>Notes:<
A little bit shaky on this choice, but, this piece should get the job done. I was looking at the X61/X41 from NZXT, but, for the moment, I'm going to stick with this. It should be just fine for my needs, and keep everything cool even with a mild-severe overclock. Like I said, I might decide on something else, not too sure yet. My main concern is the fans, which have been reported to be extremely loud at high speeds, but, I can always swap them out if it's an issue, I suppose. This might be a bit overkill for my needs, but, I am planning to overclock, and that obviously generates a lot more heat.
>Motherboard<
MSI Z97-GAMING 5
>Notes:<
This motherboard should suit my needs and be pretty easy to overclock on, haven't really heard anything bad about it and it seems to have all the features that I want, and sit comfortably in my price range.
>RAM<
Kingston HyperX Fury
>Notes:<
Nothing much to say, RAM is RAM I suppose. Kingston is a very reputable brand, and this kit should fit my needs. I don't think I need any more than 8 GB for the moment, and the clock speed/CAS latency is good enough for me.
>HDD<
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB Drive
>Notes:<
Reputable brand, Caviar Black drives are great performers. Nothing much to say.
>SSD<
Samsung 850 EVO
>Notes:<
Extremely reputable brand, high quality budget SSD, nothing much to say. Will be installing Windows and a few essential games and programs on it. It isn't really necessary, but, it is nice nonetheless. Considering downgrading to a 120gb to save a bit of cash, due to the fact that I'm not sure I really need 250gb, at least not at the moment.
>GPU<
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970
>Notes<
There are a few small things I'm concerned about with this particular model of the 970. I've heard that noise is a bit of a problem, and I wish the LED was RGB, so that it fits my color scheme. Like I said, just a few small things, no big deal. I hear it's a great overclocker, and it maintains nice temperatures. Should suit my needs and handle everything nicely.
>Case<
NZXT H440
>Notes:<
Haven't heard anything bad about this case, there are quite a few features which I quite like, and it's excellent for this price range. It features high quality construction, four included fans, dust filters, side window, nice airflow, noise dampening foam, etc. The list goes on and on, really solid case.
>Power Supply<
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650 PSU
>Notes:<
EVGA is quite reputable when it comes to power supplies, and this PSU features just about everything I want. It looks nice, features 80+ Gold Efficiency, it's fully modular, and boasts 650 watts. The only real problem is the price tag, but, I suppose you do have to pay a premium for these features
>Monitor<
Acer H236HLbid
>Notes<
IPS Panel, 1080, 60 Hz, nice pricetag, nothing more to say.
>Mouse/Keyboard<
CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle
>Notes:<
I originally wanted to go for something like an M45 and K70, but, I didn't really want to spend that much. This will hopefully suit my needs, there are a lot of reviews and it's apparently really good for the price.
>Headset<
SteelSeries Siberia V2
>Notes:<
Not sure whether I should get this, or a Logitech G930.
I'm hoping to purchase some parts once I get enough money, and I was wondering if you guys could share your opinions on this build. I've also written a little description for each item to describe why I chose it, etc etc.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xVpjxr
>CPU<
i5 4690K
>Notes:<
Nothing much to say, really solid CPU for this price range. I might consider upgrading to a 4790k, but, I most likely won't be needing the 4790k's hyper threading capabilities.
>CPU Cooler<
H100i GTX
>Notes:<
A little bit shaky on this choice, but, this piece should get the job done. I was looking at the X61/X41 from NZXT, but, for the moment, I'm going to stick with this. It should be just fine for my needs, and keep everything cool even with a mild-severe overclock. Like I said, I might decide on something else, not too sure yet. My main concern is the fans, which have been reported to be extremely loud at high speeds, but, I can always swap them out if it's an issue, I suppose. This might be a bit overkill for my needs, but, I am planning to overclock, and that obviously generates a lot more heat.
>Motherboard<
MSI Z97-GAMING 5
>Notes:<
This motherboard should suit my needs and be pretty easy to overclock on, haven't really heard anything bad about it and it seems to have all the features that I want, and sit comfortably in my price range.
>RAM<
Kingston HyperX Fury
>Notes:<
Nothing much to say, RAM is RAM I suppose. Kingston is a very reputable brand, and this kit should fit my needs. I don't think I need any more than 8 GB for the moment, and the clock speed/CAS latency is good enough for me.
>HDD<
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB Drive
>Notes:<
Reputable brand, Caviar Black drives are great performers. Nothing much to say.
>SSD<
Samsung 850 EVO
>Notes:<
Extremely reputable brand, high quality budget SSD, nothing much to say. Will be installing Windows and a few essential games and programs on it. It isn't really necessary, but, it is nice nonetheless. Considering downgrading to a 120gb to save a bit of cash, due to the fact that I'm not sure I really need 250gb, at least not at the moment.
>GPU<
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970
>Notes<
There are a few small things I'm concerned about with this particular model of the 970. I've heard that noise is a bit of a problem, and I wish the LED was RGB, so that it fits my color scheme. Like I said, just a few small things, no big deal. I hear it's a great overclocker, and it maintains nice temperatures. Should suit my needs and handle everything nicely.
>Case<
NZXT H440
>Notes:<
Haven't heard anything bad about this case, there are quite a few features which I quite like, and it's excellent for this price range. It features high quality construction, four included fans, dust filters, side window, nice airflow, noise dampening foam, etc. The list goes on and on, really solid case.
>Power Supply<
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650 PSU
>Notes:<
EVGA is quite reputable when it comes to power supplies, and this PSU features just about everything I want. It looks nice, features 80+ Gold Efficiency, it's fully modular, and boasts 650 watts. The only real problem is the price tag, but, I suppose you do have to pay a premium for these features
>Monitor<
Acer H236HLbid
>Notes<
IPS Panel, 1080, 60 Hz, nice pricetag, nothing more to say.
>Mouse/Keyboard<
CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle
>Notes:<
I originally wanted to go for something like an M45 and K70, but, I didn't really want to spend that much. This will hopefully suit my needs, there are a lot of reviews and it's apparently really good for the price.
>Headset<
SteelSeries Siberia V2
>Notes:<
Not sure whether I should get this, or a Logitech G930.
