WTB PC-quad i7 with good video and psu - Page 4

**1996 328ti** · 11-30-2014, 02:50 AM

So I buy all these things. Stuff them in the case. Install windows.
Do I need to find drivers for some of these things?

MINIz guy · 11-30-2014, 05:27 AM

Windows should have enough basic drivers to get you running. The first thing I'd do is get WiFi running or ethernet connected so you get internet access. Then download all the latest drivers from the respective manufacture websites. This will probably be the most annoying task to get all the drivers installed and updates to finish. It is my most hated part of setting up/reformatting a computer.

**1996 328ti** · 11-30-2014, 09:09 PM

The list keeps climbing. I upgraded the video once again.
Am I missing something for sound?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($185.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 600 Pro 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.50 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.14 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Wired Gaming Keyboard ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Logitech G100s Wired Optical Mouse ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1226.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 15:05 EST-0500

MINIz guy · 11-30-2014, 11:03 PM

No need for a sound card. Your motherboard has onboard sound so you'll be fine.

I'm a little confused what you're aiming for on this desktop. Do you just need this for iRacing? If so, your $1200 build is overkill. No need for that high end of hard drives, video card or CPU.

I made an $800 for you. I still stand by the i5-4460 and R290 as being enough for your needs. I also downgraded the hard drives from running 1.2TB to only 120GB, which should be enough for just gaming. I added a optical drive as you'll need it to install Windows. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wJvq7P

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.14 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 White ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.14 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech MK320 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($24.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $800.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 17:04 EST-0500

**1996 328ti** · 11-30-2014, 11:07 PM

Just iRacing. But I may want to run triple monitors.

MINIz guy · 11-30-2014, 11:22 PM

You don't need 1TB then. The Crucial MX100 should be enough for just iRacing. If running triple monitors, you may want to look into a second cheap video card that you can run as a slave to operate the third monitor.

**BRADESTAR** · 12-01-2014, 01:24 AM

MiniZ, I like the idea of that R9 290x, was going to jump on it at that price, but sold out. I can't find it for less than $100 more than the price you had.

What would you think of the R9 270x @ $214?

I'm having a bit of trouble trying to find a good middle of the road card. The GTX 970, seems like the most boss card out there right now and I don't need that.

**BRADESTAR** · 12-01-2014, 02:07 AM

Like I say, first build here.....comments on this? I'm in need of casual gaming rig. iracing could be of interest to me. Spent hours on this....bahg! needed to do a timing chain tensioner on my 22r toyota today......

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V7ddgs

**1996 328ti** · 12-01-2014, 03:26 AM

Well, so far I'm going with

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($185.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 600 Pro 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.97 @ Amazon)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.50 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.14 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($11.40 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Logitech MK320 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($24.99 @ Best Buy)
Mouse: Logitech G100s Wired Optical Mouse
Total: $1114.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 21:24 EST-0500

I know some of it is overkill.
I've been using my 2011 Macbook Pro and the GPU is going to go up in flames if I don't so something soon. The fans are spinning at +6000 rpm.

**1996 328ti** · 12-03-2014, 12:06 AM

End up going with

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.50 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.14 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech MK320 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($24.95 @ B&H)
Mouse: Logitech G100s Wired Optical Mouse ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1109.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-02 18:03 EST-0500

Video is overkill, I know.
Probably could get by with a slower processor.

Ended up buying from multiple places. Probably saved money on the parts but cost more in shipping. Who knows?

Only thing not on the list is a 2.5" drive adapter. Don't know if I'll need it.
Also may get an Asus VG278HE 27 3D Ready LCD VG278HE monitor.

Thanks for everyone's advice.

**BRADESTAR** · 12-03-2014, 12:59 AM

Cool! So you really got that vid card, that is beast.

I've been buying as well. So far GPU, CPU, and SSD. The rest will get sorted in the next few days.

I appreciate you doing this thread here, gave me the kick to finally just get going. Wish us luck on putting all this together!

Now back to the TI talk then.....

**1996 328ti** · 12-03-2014, 02:13 AM

The reason I got that card was so I wouldn't have to buy an additional card if I went to triple monitors.
I know nothing about PCs. We'll see how it goes.

**1996 328ti** · 12-04-2014, 03:15 AM

Video card has fans. Do I need to buy separate fans or heat sink for the CPU?
Read the motherboard manual.
Getting nervous already.

All I have so far is the video cards.

**BRADESTAR** · 12-04-2014, 04:18 AM

You shouldn't need extra fans for the CPU. It will come with a fan and heat sink with it. Most likely you will have to apply the heat sink to the chip, but sink should come with thermal paste on it already and you just stick it on there and plug her in to the MoBo.

You will be surprised how easy it is. Once you get the case just sick the MoBo in there and the rest will come together very easy.

I'd reccomend grounding yourself before sticking the chip on the MoBo. Touch a stove or fridge or something grounded.

**1996 328ti** · 12-07-2014, 10:54 PM

It's killing me waiting to put this together.
I have everything except the motherboard and power supply.

Just got my ASUS VG278HE - 27" LCD monitor from Best Buy.

Revised: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/h6FVCJ

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