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$2750 Gaming PC - I need feedback

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Nilas

Junior Member
I need feedback on the following build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($371.85 @ komplett.dk)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 113.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($86.44 @ alternate.dk)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($234.34 @ komplett.dk)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($103.95 @ proshop.dk)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($163.95 @ komplett.dk)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($107.41 @ komplett.dk)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($625.98 @ computersalg.dk)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($218.66 @ komplett.dk)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($180.36 @ alternate.dk)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($29.00 @ komplett.dk)
Monitor: Dell U2713H 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($628.99 @ komplett.dk)
Total: $2750.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


  1. My PC will primarily be used for gaming and watching videos but maybe also for photo editing.
  2. My budget is around $2750.
  3. I will buy my parts in Denmark.
  4. I will be buying from following vendors:
    komplett.dk
    alternate.dk
    proshop.dk
    computersalg.dk
  5. I don't have any brand preference.
  6. I already have keyboard, mouse, speakers and OS.
  7. I'm not sure if I want to overclock. For now I think I will just run the system at default speeds.
  8. I will be using a 2560x1440 monitor.
  9. I'm going to build the PC as soon as possible.
 
CPU: Get the 4790k instead.
CPU cooler: I'm partial to Noctua coolers, when I upgrade my CPU I'll be going with one of their products. I think the price of NH-U14S is about the same as the one you've chosen. Although if you don't want to OC I'm sure the stock Intel one will suffice; if not, go with a cheaper CM Evo 212.
Mobo: Any particular reason for choosing such an expensive motherboard? I'd look into the Asus Z97-A or -K ones.
Memory: Looks fine to me.
SSD : You could consider the MX100 if you want to save a bit of money.
HDD : Looks fine as well.
GPU: I know the Asus cards were criticized at launch for using a cooler that didn't completely fit the 290X chip. I'm not sure if that was fixed. Also, the R9 290 or GTX 780 perform almost as well, but for a lot less money. Have you considered those?
Case: Any reason for choosing such an expensive case? Seems wildly unnecessary. I really like my Fractal Design Arc Midi R2
PSU: Same question as above; that seems a crazy amount to pay for 750W PSU. Furthermore, for a single GPU system, 550W will in most cases be enough. I'd probably get a 650W though, which ought to be quite a bit cheaper than the G-750.
ODD : Not much to say here.
Monitor: I've got the U2713HM, very happy with it. Not sure what the difference between HM and H is.
 
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Getting the 4770K at this point makes no sense. If you want to overclock get the i5 4670K. If you don't feel like overclock but may want to in the future and you have the budget, get the i7 4790K.

That said, as Freddy noted, a lost of these parts seem like you're spending money for thge sake of spending money. You could have an LGA2011 PC in that budget...
 
If you're going to be spending DKK, then you should give your budget in DKK. Your links all go to uk.pcpartpicker.com, which gives prices in GBP and uses UK vendors, whereas the text you pasted uses USD but links to Danish vendors. Can you post a new list with all prices and budgets in the currency that you will be spending?
 
Here is my list with prices in DKK and with links to danish vendors:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (kr.2039.00 @ komplett.dk)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 113.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler (kr.474.00 @ alternate.dk)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (kr.1285.00 @ komplett.dk)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (kr.570.00 @ proshop.dk)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (kr.899.00 @ komplett.dk)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (kr.589.00 @ komplett.dk)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB DirectCU II Video Card (kr.3432.49 @ computersalg.dk)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case (kr.1199.00 @ komplett.dk)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (kr.989.00 @ alternate.dk)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer (kr.159.00 @ komplett.dk)
Monitor: Dell U2713H 60Hz 27.0" Monitor (kr.3449.00 @ komplett.dk)
Total: kr.15084.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


I have also made another list based on the feedback (for this build I want to overclock):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (kr.1488.00 @ dustinhome.dk)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (kr.224.49 @ computersalg.dk)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (kr.960.49 @ computersalg.dk)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (kr.570.00 @ proshop.dk)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (kr.768.00 @ cinemagic.dk)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (kr.589.00 @ komplett.dk)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card (kr.2762.49 @ computersalg.dk)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 ATX Mid Tower Case (kr.604 @ datacity.dk)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (kr.583.49 @ computersalg.dk)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer (kr.159.00 @ komplett.dk)
Monitor: Dell U2713H 60Hz 27.0" Monitor (kr.3449.00 @ komplett.dk)
Total: kr.12157.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


I still want feedback.
Also here are some more vendors I will be buying from:

dustinhome.dk
cinemagic.dk
datacity.dk
 
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That's a $2216 build, I'd get the Noctua NH-D14 as it outperforms the U series and is significantly less money than the NH-D15. However your website says it does not have it in Socket 1150 for some reason.

http://www.computersalg.dk/produkt/445393/noctua-nhd14-processorkøler--sock

http://www.computersalg.dk/produkt/2082756/noctua-nh

That's an $106 power supply I think you're still overpaying for that one, find one with higher wattage or a gold certification (and rebates, but those deals change often).
 
Mouse McCoy said:
That's a $2216 build
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I tried to make a cheaper build while still having about the same performance. What do you think?

Mouse McCoy said:
I'd get the Noctua NH-D14 as it outperforms the U series and is significantly less money than the NH-D15. However your website says it does not have it in Socket 1150 for some reason.
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It seems like that the Noctua NH-D14 will fit on a socket 1150 motherboard:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1703907/noctua-d14-4770k.html

Mouse McCoy said:
That's an $106 power supply I think you're still overpaying for that one, find one with higher wattage or a gold certification (and rebates, but those deals change often).
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Are any of these a better option?
Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply kr. 832.00
SeaSonic S12G 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply kr. 846.49
Seasonic G-650 GOLD 80Plus - 650W - Semi-modular kr. 919.49
Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply kr. 604.00
http://www.proshop.dk/Stroemforsyni...erunner&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pricesite
 
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Nilas said:
I have also made another list based on the feedback (for this build I want to overclock):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (kr.1488.00 @ dustinhome.dk)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (kr.224.49 @ computersalg.dk)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (kr.960.49 @ computersalg.dk)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (kr.570.00 @ proshop.dk)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (kr.768.00 @ cinemagic.dk)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (kr.589.00 @ komplett.dk)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card (kr.2762.49 @ computersalg.dk)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 ATX Mid Tower Case (kr.604 @ datacity.dk)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (kr.583.49 @ computersalg.dk)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer (kr.159.00 @ komplett.dk)
Monitor: Dell U2713H 60Hz 27.0" Monitor (kr.3449.00 @ komplett.dk)
Total: kr.12157.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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This looks a lot better to me. You've managed to cut 20% off the price while keeping performance very close.

You can shave about kr. 30 off the PSU by going with the Seasonic S12 620W (the XFX is based on this platform). It's plenty of power for an R9 290 configuration and priced well. Going for Gold certification only makes sense if you can pay back the higher purchase price with power savings over 5 years. That depends on your electric rate.
 
mfenn said:
You can shave about kr. 30 off the PSU by going with the Seasonic S12 620W (the XFX is based on this platform).
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I will be going with the Seasonic S12 620W then.

So my list will end up looking like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (kr.1488.00 @ dustinhome.dk)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (kr.224.49 @ computersalg.dk)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (kr.960.49 @ computersalg.dk)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (kr.570.00 @ proshop.dk)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (kr.768.00 @ cinemagic.dk)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (kr.589.00 @ komplett.dk)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card (kr.2762.49 @ computersalg.dk)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 ATX Mid Tower Case (kr.604 @ datacity.dk)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (kr.549.00 @ alternate.dk)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer (kr.159.00 @ komplett.dk)
Monitor: Dell U2713H 60Hz 27.0" Monitor (kr.3449.00 @ komplett.dk)
Total: kr.12123.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Since i'm going to overclock I would like to hear if there are any guides you can recommend.

Also how much would I be able to overclock and how much overclocking would be smart/safe?
 
That looks good to me, perhaps the only thing that I would change is the CPU to an i5 4690K for improved overclocking. I would say that a 4.4 GHz is a reasonable target. Eurogamer was able to hit that mark with a Hyper 212.
 
I would go for the 4690K also.

If you would like some advise from a danish crowd (regarding vendors etc.), I would recommend going to the forums on hwt.dk
 
Ok I wil be going with the i5 4690K.

Thanks for the help everybody!

biostud said:
If you would like some advise from a danish crowd (regarding vendors etc.), I would recommend going to the forums on hwt.dk
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Thanks for advice. I will definitely check it out.
 
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