Final check for new system build

[braveheart0707]

1. Mostly Gaming

2. 1200-1300 budget

3. Buying from Canada, no brand preference

6. using current 1000W PSU

7. Plan to do mild OC.

8. 1080P monitor

9. No software, building it now

CPU: I5-4670k
CPU cooling: 212 evo
Motherboard: Maximus VI Hero
RAM: G.SKILl Ripjaws 2x4G 1600MHZ
SSD: Intel 530 180GB
GPU: EVGA Superclocked GTX 770 2GB (non-ACX version)
PSU: Antec 1000W (overkill+only item reusing from current gig)
Case: Define R4 Window

Concerns:
1)for 10 bucks less, i can use the z87-pro or MSI Z87-G45, thoughts?
2)for 1080P, should i go up to 780
3)R4 windowed for looks, but would it be noticeably louder

 

[mfenn]

Can you update your post with the answers to the questions posed in the sticky? We can't really say whether or not this is a good build without knowing the answers to those questions (budget and intended use primarily).

 

[braveheart0707]

bump~

 

[mfenn]

Don't bump your own post while it's still on the front page without providing new information.

mfenn
General Hardware Moderator

 

[braveheart0707]

done~

 

[mfenn]

My thoughts:
- CPU: Good
- HSF: Decent enough for mild OC
- Mobo: Way overkill. Something like the ASUS Z87-A gives you plenty of features and can do a moderate OC no problem.
- RAM: Good assuming you're paying about $68 for it.
- SSD : You can get a bigger Samsung 840 EVO 250GB for $175 AP. Samsung's controller is top notch.
- GPU: The GTX 770 is a reasonable choice after the price cuts. However, I think I'd rather have the ASUS DirectCU version for $330 AR
- PSU: Overkill, but reusing as you said.
- Case: Good

 

[braveheart0707]

My thoughts:
- CPU: Good
- HSF: Decent enough for mild OC
- Mobo: Way overkill. Something like the ASUS Z87-A gives you plenty of features and can do a moderate OC no problem.
- RAM: Good assuming you're paying about $68 for it.
- SSD : You can get a bigger Samsung 840 EVO 250GB for $175 AP. Samsung's controller is top notch.
- GPU: The GTX 770 is a reasonable choice after the price cuts. However, I think I'd rather have the ASUS DirectCU version for $330 AR
- PSU: Overkill, but reusing as you said.
- Case: Good

very nice advice~
for the mobo, i definitely wanted the z87-a for best bang for the buck. I hate paying alot for mobo. But at my city Hero is on an insane sale now, the price i am looking at:
Z87-A cost about 110, Z87-Pro for 131, Hero for 140, MSI G45 for 130.

what would u pick based on the above price?

 

[braveheart0707]

bump~

 

[RayTheKing]

I would usually advise getting the cheaper Z87-A, but the price for the VI Hero is too good to pass up. I say go for it!

BTW: I don't think it's a good idea to bump the thread too much, since it's still on the front page. You wouldn't want a mod to have a fit. 😛

 

[mfenn]

That's definitely a very good price on the Hero, but the price on the Z87-A is also extremely nice. It'd stick with the Z87-A. Care to link the source of great deals?

 

[braveheart0707]

Its actually a bundle deal, 380 for Hero+4670k, and 350 for z87-a+4670k
so its not a specific price for the board
it still works out to be 30 bucks difference

u would still stick with z87-a? hmmm

 

[lehtv]

The only real differences are that Hero has Intel LAN and excellent integrated audio. Both boards have 8-phase CPU power, standard Z87 connectivity (though Z87-A has DisplayPort as a bonus), SLI support. It really comes down to how much you care about the color scheme and audio quality. To really benefit from the better audio, you need a decent quality sound system.

 

[braveheart0707]

The only real differences are that Hero has Intel LAN and excellent integrated audio. Both boards have 8-phase CPU power, standard Z87 connectivity (though Z87-A has DisplayPort as a bonus), SLI support. It really comes down to how much you care about the color scheme and audio quality. To really benefit from the better audio, you need a decent quality sound system.

Yep, i understand all that. Normally i would never pick a ROG board cuz of the price. But at a 30 dollar difference, whats ur opinion?

 

[lehtv]

Z87-A does 95% of what VI Hero does for 85% of the cost, but if you want to pay a premium for premium quality sound or red/black color theme, I won't argue. Personally I use discrete audio anyway so I'd pick Z87-A.