New computer build

[drelk001]

I have been thinking about building a computer lately, i am going to save up about $1500, build it and I will be happy.

only problem is, I dont want to mess things up. I am a computer hardware support specialist but I want a peer response .... here is my thing at PC part picker, anyone have any suggestions?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xNHP99

[drelk001]

I have been thinking of investing in amini fridge so I canbuild it in the fridge and have soda in the bottom :P

[Dizey]

Overall its a nice build but there are a few things that you might want to consider:

1. Since you're not overclocking, you really don't need the Hyper 212 EVO cooler. Save the cash and put it toward better parts in other areas.

2. Unless your using applications that consume enormous amounts of memory, 32GB is going to be a huge waste of your money. Even half of that is likely way more than you need.

3. Take some of that money you saved and get a better SSD. Something like a Samsung EVO 250GB drive. The higher capacity SSD will be worth it..

4. Unless you have some high end speakers or headset, there is no reason to add a sound card. The motherboard you chose already has ALC892 7.1 audio. It's probably better than the card you have listed.

5. The motherboard you chose has intel gigabit lan. Do you need additional network card?

You can probably build this box for under $1000 if you buy everything on black friday and cyber monday.

[drelk001]

Overall its a nice build but there are a few things that you might want to consider:

1. Since you're not overclocking, you really don't need the Hyper 212 EVO cooler. Save the cash and put it toward better parts in other areas.

2. Unless your using applications that consume enormous amounts of memory, 32GB is going to be a huge waste of your money. Even half of that is likely way more than you need.

3. Take some of that money you saved and get a better SSD. Something like a Samsung EVO 250GB drive. The higher capacity SSD will be worth it..

4. Unless you have some high end speakers or headset, there is no reason to add a sound card. The motherboard you chose already has ALC892 7.1 audio. It's probably better than the card you have listed.

5. The motherboard you chose has intel gigabit lan. Do you need additional network card?

You can probably build this box for under $1000 if you buy everything on black friday and cyber monday.


1. Good point

2. My buddy brags about having 12Gig RaM, I want more than him Muahahaha

3. I was thikning that in the first place

4. Good point

5. Good point

And GENIUS!!

[Thulack]

What other games do you play beside EQ? That video card is huge and can probably easily play any game out there on great settings but unless you plan on playing the newest games at highest settings it is probably overkill. Also consider getting a 120/144hz Monitor if you do play new games to actually see a difference over 60FPS.

[drelk001]

What other games do you play beside EQ? That video card is huge and can probably easily play any game out there on great settings but unless you plan on playing the newest games at highest settings it is probably overkill. Also consider getting a 120/144hz Monitor if you do play new games to actually see a difference over 60FPS.

I want the video card to last me a while, this is going to be a computer that is going to last me a LONG time.

[drelk001]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Cyj33C

[Gwence]

Shitty case
Shitty psu
Micro atx board h97? No that's crap get z97 chipset board http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=13-157-500 like that one
120 gb ssd? No get 256 gb any Sata 3 brand

Also 32 gb ram is huge waste of $ but if u aren't pinching penny's not a big deal

Case choice is terrible go with a corsair obsidian series either 450d or 750d or my personal favorite "the beast" - 900d