My First Build for My First Ever PC

[ankurmay1988]

Hi Guys,

This is my first ever PC build. I wanted this for development work (i.e. .NET/ASP, CAD related - AutoCAD 2015) and gaming. I do not consider myself a hardcore gamer and expect 60fps @1080p resolution on 24' Monitor.

Here is my proposed build, please suggest improvements and tell me if i will encounter any problems in the build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($311.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PRO GAMER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($106.98 @ Newegg)

• I want On-Board USB3.0 support.
• I wanted Good 5.1/7.1 Audio (it has SapphireFX - Realtek ALC1150 *i think*)
• H97 Chipset as i do not want to Overclock.

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)
Monitor: Dell U2412M 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($297.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $936.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-29 06:01 EDT-0400

I have already bought these:

• Dell U2412M 60Hz 24.0" Monitor
• Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)
• SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Please suggest.

 

[frozentundra123456]

Even though not overclocking, 4790k will give you about 10% higher clocks for only 20.00 more.

 

[ankurmay1988]

Even though not overclocking, 4790k will give you about 10% higher clocks for only 20.00 more.

Ok. You're saying that its base clock speed is more? or it can go upto 10% more clockspeed due to hyper threading ?

 

[JackMDS]

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-4790K-vs-Intel-Core-i7-4790

As you can see the K version is faster as is.

 

[ankurmay1988]

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-4790K-vs-Intel-Core-i7-4790

As you can see the K version is faster as is.

Ok. I think i should go for the unlocked version. But seems like waste because i cannot overclock it. Although im getting 4 Ghz via Hyperthreading right ?

 

[mnewsham]

Ok. I think i should go for the unlocked version. But seems like waste because i cannot overclock it. Although im getting 4 Ghz via Hyperthreading right ?

The "k" version is clocked at 4Ghz and can turbo up to 4.4Ghz the non "k" version is clocked at 3.6Ghz and can turbo up to 4Ghz.

Essentially the "k" version is 400Mhz faster which is roughly 10% faster then the non "k".

 

[mfenn]

The "k" version is clocked at 4Ghz and can turbo up to 4.4Ghz the non "k" version is clocked at 3.6Ghz and can turbo up to 4Ghz.

Essentially the "k" version is 400Mhz faster which is roughly 10% faster then the non "k".

:thumbsup: Being able to pay 6% more for 11% performance is a good deal, and is very rare once you look at higher-end chips. The overclocking capabilities of the K are just gravy.