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When using this resource, please read the opening post. The Tech Support forum regulars have helped create countless of desktop systems without any compensation. The least you can do is provide all of the information required for them to help you properly.
Sephyr
Profile Joined June 2011
Australia665 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-07-27 16:28:41
July 27 2014 16:19 GMT
#6981
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/kjw2WZ


So swapped out the mobo and PSU for the one recommended and a new PSU (which was much cheaper too :D)
Would this build be ready to go or is there anything else I can improve on?
For monitors: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=558_1210&products_id=27743
Any good? Worth the money? Open to any suggestions :D

Also, I'll only need to buy one 144hz gaming monitor since I'll only really run one game at a time. Is it okay to get a normal-ish monitor as my 2nd and then use my TV as my 3rd?
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
July 27 2014 16:51 GMT
#6982
You w ant the regular Gaming 5, not the ITX variant.
Sephyr
Profile Joined June 2011
Australia665 Posts
July 27 2014 17:07 GMT
#6983
I'm guessing it'd be this one then?
Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
July 27 2014 17:08 GMT
#6984
No that's micro.

You want the GA-Z97X-Gaming 5.
Craton
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States17303 Posts
July 27 2014 17:49 GMT
#6985
Keep in mind that if you're using the mobo/cpu graphics then you aren't using the video card for anything. You may want to repurpose it or sell it if you don't need it.
twitch.tv/cratonz
LiLSighKoh
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States588 Posts
July 27 2014 18:25 GMT
#6986
On July 27 2014 17:44 Myrmidon wrote:
Intel Core i5-4460 - $180 after promo code
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117302

H81M-E35 V2 - $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130757

ADATA 2 x 4GB DDR3 1866 MHz (uh, it's the cheapest, will be run at 1600 MHz) - $73
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211818

Sapphire Dual-X R9 270 - $150 before rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202090

Crucial MX100 256GB - $115
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148820

Asus DVD burner - $15 after promo code
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135305

Rosewill Capstone 450W - $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182066

Fractal Design Core 3300 - $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352044

Windows 7 or 8.1 64-bit, whichever you prefer - $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416806
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416776

I still have around ~$100 to spend. Anything we can upgrade?
"Want some? Go get some!"
Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-07-27 19:14:42
July 27 2014 19:06 GMT
#6987
512GB SSD option or a combination of things:

Core i5-4590 (clock speed bumps, especially under Turbo Boost), AsRock H97M (some more ports, better parts/quality, Intel NIC), Radeon R9 280:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116991
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157512
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202099

Or you could change some stuff to make it quiet(er).
LiLSighKoh
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States588 Posts
July 27 2014 21:05 GMT
#6988
On July 28 2014 04:06 Myrmidon wrote:
512GB SSD option or a combination of things:

Core i5-4590 (clock speed bumps, especially under Turbo Boost), AsRock H97M (some more ports, better parts/quality, Intel NIC), Radeon R9 280:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116991
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157512
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202099

Or you could change some stuff to make it quiet(er).

Any Nvidia GPU's similar to what you're suggesting?
"Want some? Go get some!"
Incognoto
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
France10239 Posts
July 27 2014 21:15 GMT
#6989
GTX 760 is the nvidia equivalent of the R9 280, I'd say
maru lover forever
Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
July 27 2014 21:20 GMT
#6990
GTX 760 is a little bit slower on average (depends on the game though, sometimes is faster) and is more expensive, so you'd need to cut things slightly elsewhere or just eat the higher price tag.
Incognoto
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
France10239 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-07-27 21:26:25
July 27 2014 21:22 GMT
#6991
Nvidia tends to lose the price / performance side of things, imo. They have good drivers and I imagine that you don't get the small teething problems you get with amd cards sometimes (coil whine at high fps for example). I'm unsure but I just think that Nvidia GPUs run a bit cooler, I think a 780 might generate less heat than an R9 290. I think the premium can be justified. However AMD definitely is better in price / performance.
maru lover forever
Tokikong
Profile Joined March 2013
35 Posts
July 27 2014 21:25 GMT
#6992
What is your budget?
400€-450€ around 600 $

What is your monitor's native resolution?
1920x1080

What games do you intend to play on this computer? What settings?
No high requirements for gaming , the computer will be mainly used for video editing.

What do you intend to use the computer for besides gaming?
Videoediting

Do you intend to overclock?
No

Do you intend to do SLI / Crossfire?
No

Do you need an operating system?
No

Do you need a monitor or any other peripherals and is this part of your budget?
Yes a new monitor and it's not part of the budget.

If you have any requirements or brand preferences, please specify.
ASUS

What country will you be buying your parts in?
Germany

If you have any retailer preferences, please specify.
Ropid
Profile Joined March 2009
Germany3557 Posts
July 27 2014 21:37 GMT
#6993
On July 28 2014 06:22 Incognoto wrote:
Nvidia tends to lose the price / performance side of things, imo. They have good drivers and I imagine that you don't get the small teething problems you get with amd cards sometimes (coil whine at high fps for example). I'm unsure but I just think that Nvidia GPUs run a bit cooler, I think a 780 might generate less heat than an R9 290. I think the premium can be justified. However AMD definitely is better in price / performance.

coil whiiiiiiine over here for me on NVIDIA (I think it's just luck)
"My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal."
LiLSighKoh
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States588 Posts
July 27 2014 21:39 GMT
#6994
Okay. The final would be this then:

Fractal Design Core 3300
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LFVQLDI/ref=gno_cart_title_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1W7VJMCZRZBUQ

Dynex ATX 520W
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0067SJC80/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2VU5XNU0II1PH

Crucial MX100 256GB
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KFAGCWK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

ADATA 2 x 4GB DDR3 1866 MHz
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BUD5W9U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1W7VJMCZRZBUQ

GTX 760
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DHW4HXY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

ASRock H97M
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KAY66NG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Intel Core i5-4590
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J2LIFBY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Would this be okay?
"Want some? Go get some!"
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-07-27 21:40:36
July 27 2014 21:40 GMT
#6995
I don't get it, why did you switch power supplies.. that one is like significantly significantly significantly.. not sure how many times I should emphasize this... worse... than the Rosewill Capstone.
Foxxan
Profile Joined October 2004
Sweden3427 Posts
July 27 2014 21:41 GMT
#6996
On July 28 2014 06:37 Ropid wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 28 2014 06:22 Incognoto wrote:
Nvidia tends to lose the price / performance side of things, imo. They have good drivers and I imagine that you don't get the small teething problems you get with amd cards sometimes (coil whine at high fps for example). I'm unsure but I just think that Nvidia GPUs run a bit cooler, I think a 780 might generate less heat than an R9 290. I think the premium can be justified. However AMD definitely is better in price / performance.

coil whiiiiiiine over here for me on NVIDIA (I think it's just luck)

I think ive heard that coil whine is fixable.

Something with bringing down the FPS on the gpu since its running super high. Superhigh=1000FPS ~
Changing it through a program or something.

LiLSighKoh
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States588 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-07-27 21:47:40
July 27 2014 21:42 GMT
#6997
Will the 450 W Rosewill be enough to handle the GTX 760?
"Want some? Go get some!"
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
July 27 2014 21:48 GMT
#6998
A stock core i5 4690 and GTX 760 uses under 300w.

Plus you should not be judging power supplies based on advertised wattage as the one you have selected is only capable of 400w.
LiLSighKoh
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States588 Posts
July 27 2014 21:49 GMT
#6999
On July 28 2014 06:48 skyR wrote:
A stock core i5 4690 and GTX 760 uses under 300w.

Plus you should not be judging power supplies based on advertised wattage as the one you have selected is only capable of 400w.

Okay. Thanks a lot! So taking the 450 w rosewill again, everything else is fine?
"Want some? Go get some!"
Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
July 27 2014 21:58 GMT
#7000
Everything is... fine, but I specifically picked those exact components because of their pricing on newegg relative to the pricing of everything else on newegg. You're paying arguably a bit much on the case and way too much for the memory as it is instead of something more like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Ballistix-PC3-12800-240-Pin-BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00/dp/B006WAGGUK/
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