Is this a good build for $1500?

verte200 · Feb 28, 2014

I did not put the video card or PSU because I have the video card and as for the PSU I estimating the cost at $150.

Currently Im over my budget of $1500, but is there anything I could lower.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/31syH

Also what PSU would be work well with this build.

Banshee · Feb 28, 2014

ehh waste of money on that tower imo, and you should grab an i7 4400k with the money you save off tower :0

Under Dizzle · Feb 28, 2014

I agree with Banshee about the case. No need to spend very much on a case unless noise is really a problem. If you aren't gaming with a headset than I guess a case that is more sound proof could be worth it.
Just a suggestion: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbi...d=1392189229&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+cpu+case

Banshee · Feb 28, 2014

Yea grab an SSD too way worth it for the OS + FAV game

verte200 · Feb 28, 2014

Yea I did get a mid-tower I just forgot to put the fresh link and as for the i7 or SSD I can't go farther in my limit. Currently I building for about $1400.

verte200 · Feb 28, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/31tYx
Actually its 1,500
Ya I changed out the case though.

verte200 · Feb 28, 2014

Banshee said:
ehh waste of money on that tower imo, and you should grab an i7 4400k with the money you save off tower :0

Also I'm not going to overclock so the k series would be useless and I'm only going to game with a bit of school homework like research papers so wouldn't an i5 be better.

szskateman22 · Feb 28, 2014

verte200 said:
Also I'm not going to overclock so the k series would be useless and I'm only going to game with a bit of school homework like research papers so wouldn't an i5 be better.

Yes it would Verte, you are fine with what you have... My only question is why are you running a 780ti if you're only going to game with it a bit and a (almost $200) motherboard?

You could cut your costs exponentially just by removing those two factors - unless I misunderstood your original statement on the graphics card...

verte200 · Mar 1, 2014

szskateman22 said:
Yes it would Verte, you are fine with what you have... My only question is why are you running a 780ti if you're only going to game with it a bit and a (almost $200) motherboard?

You could cut your costs exponentially just by removing those two factors - unless I misunderstood your original statement on the graphics card...

You may not believe this, but I actually have a earlier build with two 780Ti this 2nd one is not selling at all so I decided to use it in another build. So I already have this card, but I'm calculating as if I had to buy it because a friend of mine wants me to build a computer for him and I'm giving an exceptionally good deal on the graphic card. Sorry if I didn't mention this before, but I do actually own this card currently. As for the motherboard, what do you recommend for a cheaper one. Maybe an AsRock Extreme 6 or something.

szskateman22 · Mar 1, 2014

verte200 said:
You may not believe this, but I actually have a earlier build with two 780Ti this 2nd one is not selling at all so I decided to use it in another build. So I already have this card, but I'm calculating as if I had to buy it because a friend of mine wants me to build a computer for him and I'm giving an exceptionally good deal on the graphic card. Sorry if I didn't mention this before, but I do actually own this card currently. As for the motherboard, what do you recommend for a cheaper one. Maybe an AsRock Extreme 6 or something.

I would believe it. Haha. That makes sense though if you're giving him a discount as well, that's a really nice one!

Anyways, two different ASRock boards I might recommend:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157372
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157460

Yes, the Extreme 6 also works as well... HOWEVER, my purchasing thought on it would be buy the Open Boxed version of it: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157371R

And hope that it comes with the box... That way you can apply for the $10 MIR as well.

Just out of curiosity, was the case something that your friend chose out in this case or something you recommended/have? I personally would go with a Fractal Design XL R2 or NZXT H630 if you want full-tower... But that is me as I have found lighting to become obnoxious and cases to tend to get loud.

verte200 · Mar 3, 2014

szskateman22 said:
I would believe it. Haha. That makes sense though if you're giving him a discount as well, that's a really nice one!

Anyways, two different ASRock boards I might recommend:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157372
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157460

Yes, the Extreme 6 also works as well... HOWEVER, my purchasing thought on it would be buy the Open Boxed version of it: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157371R

And hope that it comes with the box... That way you can apply for the $10 MIR as well.

Just out of curiosity, was the case something that your friend chose out in this case or something you recommended/have? I personally would go with a Fractal Design XL R2 or NZXT H630 if you want full-tower... But that is me as I have found lighting to become obnoxious and cases to tend to get loud.

Thanks for the motherboards and as for the case I chose it because he wants a mid-tower. If I had my choice on a full-tower I would recommend him the same one I have which is the HAF X.

Also he wanted a *cool* looking one. Which I would rather have one that cools better and is quiet than something that looks good, but its his computer so I got him what he wanted that still can cool things here and there.

Banshee · Mar 3, 2014

I'd rather have a great computer than a "cool" case, not like you're going to look at the case all day most likely you'll look at the monitor...

verte200 · Mar 6, 2014

Banshee said:
I'd rather have a great computer than a "cool" case, not like you're going to look at the case all day most likely you'll look at the monitor...

Ya I rather have a computer that can stay cool which is why I love the HAF X.

SuF · Mar 6, 2014

If you aren't overclocking you don't need a $200 mobo.

MurdShop · Mar 6, 2014

Yes, that's a good build.

Cas · Mar 7, 2014

I have a rather similar pc to what you are looking at, with the exeption of the GPU (GTX660 here) and a few brands.
I can assure you you don't need that many cooling slots in that case.
If you are really that paranoid about cooling issues, I'd say hook all your external fans up to a fan controlling unit, and just track the temperature for a week or so while doing all different kinds of stresstests on your pc.

And with this money you save off the case (normal coolermaster cases are abouts 50-100 bucks, you can use that money on a SSD drive alongside your HDD.
And like SuF said, you don't need that motherboard to be that expensive. If you want your build to be below 1500, pick a cheaper mobo.

verte200 · Mar 8, 2014

Cas_M said:
I have a rather similar pc to what you are looking at, with the exeption of the GPU (GTX660 here) and a few brands.
I can assure you you don't need that many cooling slots in that case.
If you are really that paranoid about cooling issues, I'd say hook all your external fans up to a fan controlling unit, and just track the temperature for a week or so while doing all different kinds of stresstests on your pc.

And with this money you save off the case (normal coolermaster cases are abouts 50-100 bucks, you can use that money on a SSD drive alongside your HDD.
And like SuF said, you don't need that motherboard to be that expensive. If you want your build to be below 1500, pick a cheaper mobo.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36vsG