PC Build for a friend

[mikeyy]

Friend of mine plans on building a computer. Got him a parts list, but I'd like some more input on it.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27fle

 

Budget is flexible.

[O hai im KAMIL]

Why the CPU cooler for a locked processor?

 

750W is WAY too much for a locked processor + 650 Ti Boost. 450W would be enough, 550W if you wanted to SLI (though the motherboard doesn't support it so no).

 

If this is for gaming, you could get a HD 7870 GHz for around the same price, slightly less (inc. rebates). Such as this, or this.

[Bob-sama]

Ok here's a few points...

 

1: If you're set on that CPU, skip the CPU cooler.

2: Skip the overpriced RAM: a 2x8GB kit will be cheaper and give upgrade options in the future (without throwing away RAM)

3: Why no SSD? (Personal preference, at least for me.)

4: Considering the PSU, the graphics card is anemic.

5: You're spending money on nothing for the chassis. The Antec 1100 is cool, but its pricetag does nothing to improve performance. Go more basic.

 

 

 

Keeping the same basic goals (16GB RAM, mid-range gaming, $1100-1200), this is what I came up with: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/291iB

 

I'd still skip the CPU cooler, at least for now. It's a K-edition CPU, so it CAN be overclocked. I'd consider as a future option, installing a lower-end watercooling solution (like a Corsair Hydro H50) so to overclock a bit. The other thought would be to change graphics cards to (instead of your GTX 660 or my GTX 760) AMD's R9-290 (for $400). Depending on what's being planned, I'd personally skip the 3TB hard drive so to fund the upgrade.

Edited November 26, 2013 by Bob-sama

[mikeyy]

Ok here's a few points...

 

1: If you're set on that CPU, skip the CPU cooler.

2: Skip the overpriced RAM: a 2x8GB kit will be cheaper and give upgrade options in the future (without throwing away RAM)

3: Why no SSD? (Personal preference, at least for me.)

4: Considering the PSU, the graphics card is anemic.

5: You're spending money on nothing for the chassis. The Antec 1100 is cool, but its pricetag does nothing to improve performance. Go more basic.

 

 

 

Keeping the same basic goals (16GB RAM, mid-range gaming, $1100-1200), this is what I came up with: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2919h

 

The CPU I'll be ordering is OEM, so it doesn't come with a cooler. Will pass your build on to the friend, it looks good from what I can tell. At this point it's mostly in his hands, just waiting for him to decide.

[Bob-sama]

Ok here's a few points...

 

1: If you're set on that CPU, skip the CPU cooler.

2: Skip the overpriced RAM: a 2x8GB kit will be cheaper and give upgrade options in the future (without throwing away RAM)

3: Why no SSD? (Personal preference, at least for me.)

4: Considering the PSU, the graphics card is anemic.

5: You're spending money on nothing for the chassis. The Antec 1100 is cool, but its pricetag does nothing to improve performance. Go more basic.

 

 

 

Keeping the same basic goals (16GB RAM, mid-range gaming, $1100-1200), this is what I came up with: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2919h

 

The CPU I'll be ordering is OEM, so it doesn't come with a cooler. Will pass your build on to the friend, it looks good from what I can tell. At this point it's mostly in his hands, just waiting for him to decide.

Why OEM? Also, I did update it a touch. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/291iB Changed the CPU & motherboard to a 4670K & an Asrock Z87 Extreme3.

[mikeyy]

Ok here's a few points...

 

1: If you're set on that CPU, skip the CPU cooler.

2: Skip the overpriced RAM: a 2x8GB kit will be cheaper and give upgrade options in the future (without throwing away RAM)

3: Why no SSD? (Personal preference, at least for me.)

4: Considering the PSU, the graphics card is anemic.

5: You're spending money on nothing for the chassis. The Antec 1100 is cool, but its pricetag does nothing to improve performance. Go more basic.

 

 

 

Keeping the same basic goals (16GB RAM, mid-range gaming, $1100-1200), this is what I came up with: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2919h

 

The CPU I'll be ordering is OEM, so it doesn't come with a cooler. Will pass your build on to the friend, it looks good from what I can tell. At this point it's mostly in his hands, just waiting for him to decide.

Why OEM? Also, I did update it a touch. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/291iB Changed the CPU & motherboard to a 4670K & an Asrock Z87 Extreme3.

 

I'm buying it through my company.

[Bob-sama]

What are they charging? It might or it might not be worthwhile.

[mikeyy]

What are they charging? It might or it might not be worthwhile.

 

The cost is parts plus $50. I've searched around, we pretty much have the best prices. Shipping is free, and he'd have it within a week.