LF Review/Recommendations

[Orrung]

Hey guys.

I'm looking for some advice. I'm really wanting to build a new computer (first one as well), and I finally have some money saved. I'd like this computer to last at least 5 or so years if possible, and I just wanted some reviews on this latest build that was posted on the front page.

I realize that they have been doing these builds for awhile now, and they should be good quality; however I haven't really seen anyone comment about them putting one together before. I really want to get this computer right for the money I'm putting in.



My budget is below $1000, and I was kinda hoping to keep it around $800, but as I said I really would like quality. I haven't been playing games very often but I would like to start playing WoW again (high settings/max of course), as well as other new games that may be coming out soon (like GTA V, maybe try out Wildstar, mainly mmos, etc also high/max settings).

If anyone could help review the build I'd appreciate it.

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• Budget
• Resolution
• Games / Settings Desired
• Any other intensive software or special things you do (Frequent video encoding, 3D modeling, etc)
• Country
• Parts that can be reused
• Do you need an OS?
• Do you need peripherals (e.g. monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc)?

[Orrung]

Sorry.

• Budget - at or less than $1000 (build above is my max with SSD included)
• Resolution - at or above 1280x720, current monitor is 1366x768
• Games / Settings Desired - mainly WoW (max or close), GTA 5 (max or close), other mmos (wildstar, diablo; max as well)
• Any other intensive software or special things you do (Frequent video encoding, 3D modeling, etc) - no
• Country - US
• Parts that can be reused - No
• Do you need an OS? - No, will use Linux
• Do you need peripherals (e.g. monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc)? - No.

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Alright here you go.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $906.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-24 23:42 EDT-0400

Double the SSD capacity, better GPU, better RAM. Few other minor adjustments for better price/performance.

You should really look into getting a nice 1080p monitor some time, There is a nice 24" Dell IPS 1080p for ~$200.

[Orrung]

Thanks man for the build and advice. I'll let you know how it goes. ^^

And ya I'll probably look into a better monitor as well a little bit later (maybe Black Friday-ish).

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You're welcome

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In Notarget's build above i would get a little better case since you can afford it, like Corsair 300R - 450D, Fractal design R4 etc