First gaming PC I am considering

[papamario12]

I am considering to buy this build :

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Papamario12/saved/#view=ZWWj4D

for my first pc, any suggestions? Are any of these parts not worth getting?

This is my first build, and I want to build a premium-quality pc that will last

say, 3-4 years of gaming @ Maximum settings, 1080p with AA, Yes, a 980 is

good, but are any of these parts, such as the CPU, PSU, etc. bad? Or not

worth it? Please leave suggestions. Thank you.

 

[Ken g6]

Let me fill in the sticky for you:

PLEASE when you POST threads asking for input on system builds tell us...

1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.

3-4 years of gaming @ Maximum settings

2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread

$2000?

3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.

USA?

4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
We can't be expected to scour the internet on your behalf, chasing down deals in your specific country... Again, help us, help YOU.

5. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.

None?

6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.

None?

7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.

Overclocking?

8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?

1080p with AA

I'm confused. You say you want 1080p, but you picked a 1440p monitor. 😕

9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Note that it is usually not cost or time effective to choose your build more than a month before you actually plan to be using it.

Soon?

X. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?

Windows.

One thing you're missing is an SSD.

 

[Ken g6]

Well, let me post my changes to your build anyway, assuming 1440p and overclocking:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: *Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($218.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Noctua NT-H1 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.86 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Transcend SSD370 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: *Hitachi Ultrastar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($269.99 @ SuperBiiz) x2
Case: *NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: *Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: *BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($380.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.19 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse: Logitech G400s Wired Optical Mouse ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1989.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 17:50 EST-0500

2x Sapphire R9 290 in Crossfire > 1 GTX 980 at 1440p, for a very similar price.

 

[mfenn]

That's a very nice build from Ken as usual. :thumbsup: