Advise on new system

[Eva2002]

Hi all,

I am building a new system and would like to get some advise.

Here are my spec:
Asus z87-pro
I7-4770
corsair neutron 256gb ssd
Wdc sata2 1.5tb black (reused)
Wdc sata3 3tb green (reuse)
2x samsung 16x sata dvd-rw (reuse)
Corsair vengeance 16gb ddr3 ram
Asus gtx650 ti boost
Cm centrion 6 silver.
Cm 500w modular psu

My concern is the power supply, do you guys think its enough?

Feedback if you like

 

[iKoori]

Bro what us your usage?
Gaming/vid rendering? State as much haha.

 

[royfrosty]

State more. Your need to let us know what are you using it for. Budget. And need os and monitor?

No point just stating if you aint telling us what you need to use it for.

 

[Eva2002]

thanks for the reply.

Budget:
SGD 1.8K

Purpose:
I am using it as a mid tier gaming system. Able to support the recent COD ghost, starcraft II - HOS and etc. I don't need them to run at best graphics spec but at least the default with a few tweaking.

I am also going to use it for programming (2D graphics only) but I don't expect it to encounter any issue on this part.

Last but not least, I am going to use it like a home theater system to watch shows and drama.

Others:
I am going to reuse my OS, Monitor, KB and mouse.

I forgot to state, I was hoping that the system can last for at least 3 years without the need of changing any parts (excluding dmg)

 

[royfrosty]

Then you just need an i5 not an i7. I7 is more for rendering and video editings.

An i5 is more than enough for gaming. I7 wont give you much fps 10 or 15 only. The real performer is the gfx card.

Lastly stop playing games at med or high settings. Go max settings to enjoy it. Plus you already have a home theatre like I do. Its a waste if you dont get a good graphics card.

Drop the asus branding. It aint gonna come cheap.

Msi b85m g43 + i5 - 4570 ~ $ 356
Gskills ripjaws 1600mhz 2x4gb kit ~ $100
Plextor m5p 128gb ~ $ 149
MSi gtx760 2gb twin frozr + seasonic m12ii 620w ~ $ 499
Fractal design r4 ~ $159

Total cost $1263. Buy at tradepac. Diy.

 

[Eva2002]

thanks for the reply, I will take a look at the specs

 

[iKoori]

I think getting a h87m plus with a i5 4670 and change your GPU to a gtx760 would be better. You won't have any problem with a 500w power supply with your current build unless you plan to upgrade in the future (SLI/xFire).

 

[fleas1]

you don't need i7 or 16GB for games. You can cut them down and use those 'saved' $$ on your Graphics. Get at least a Nvidia GTX 760 2GB.

You may want to buy a new harddisk if your harddisk is more than 3 years old.
Still can reuse your Secondary harddisk(non-OS harddisk)

 

[Eva2002]

Thanks for all your inputs, I have did some research on the parts and come out with the current spec:

System Spec:
Motherboard
MSI H87M-G43

CPU
i5-4670

HDD
Corsair Neutron 256gb SSD
Wdc sata2 1.5tb black (reused)
Wdc sata3 3tb green (reuse)
NOTE: no need for additional hdd, I am going to run a 8TB raid 1 NAS

Graphics
MSI GTX760 Twin Frozr 2GB

RAM
PC3 1600 G.Skill RipJaw Kit CL9 (4GB * 2)

DVD-Rw
Samsung 16x DVD Writer x2 (reuse)

PSU
Seasonic M2ii 620W

Chassis
Fractal Design Define black


Purpose:
Gaming, home theater system

Budget:
1.6K

Please advise. Thanks

 

[royfrosty]

Thanks for all your inputs, I have did some research on the parts and come out with the current spec:

System Spec:
Motherboard
MSI H87M-G43

CPU
i5-4670

HDD
Corsair Neutron 256gb SSD
Wdc sata2 1.5tb black (reused)
Wdc sata3 3tb green (reuse)
NOTE: no need for additional hdd, I am going to run a 8TB raid 1 NAS

Graphics
MSI GTX760 Twin Frozr 2GB

RAM
PC3 1600 G.Skill RipJaw Kit CL9 (4GB * 2)

DVD-Rw
Samsung 16x DVD Writer x2 (reuse)

PSU
Seasonic M2ii 620W

Chassis
Fractal Design Define black


Purpose:
Gaming, home theater system

Budget:
1.6K

Please advise. Thanks

Good to go. 1.6k can fit in all those you mentioned.

 

[skyline72]

Can even fit in 770.

 

[Eva2002]

I read that the mobo (MSI H87M-G43) can do raid. does anyone have an idea on how to raid it?

I would like to "raid 1" my WDC 3TB green. but leaving my ssd and 1.5TB black alone.
What additional items I require?

 

[mypettycash]

One info for TS only. Remember k series CPU is more for OC. So remember to buy mobo and cpu that either both are OCable or no OCable. asus z87 is more towards OC board but 4770 is not an OC chip. Although 4770 could be OC but will not be as good as k series.

 

[Eva2002]

Thanks. I don't think I will be OCing my processor unless really required.

 

[igarashi]

I read that the mobo (MSI H87M-G43) can do raid. does anyone have an idea on how to raid it?

I would like to "raid 1" my WDC 3TB green. but leaving my ssd and 1.5TB black alone.
What additional items I require?

Bought this MB as well, on my 2nd day of using. Want to know how to raid it as well. Worth raiding my HD ??

 

[iKoori]

Bought this MB as well, on my 2nd day of using. Want to know how to raid it as well. Worth raiding my HD ??

Only worth if you need the speed. If pure storage maybe not.
I'm raiding my HDD to record my gameplay @ high reso/settings. (RAID 0)

Or if for storage, 2 HDD but only 1 capacity. Something like cloning your HDD and when either HDD spoil, the other HDD will still have the data.
(RAID 1)

 

[igarashi]

Only worth if you need the speed. If pure storage maybe not.
I'm raiding my HDD to record my gameplay @ high reso/settings. (RAID 0)

Or if for storage, 2 HDD but only 1 capacity. Something like cloning your HDD and when either HDD spoil, the other HDD will still have the data.
(RAID 1)

I using it for storage mainly. So if i got 3 x 1TB HDD, i raid them and if 1 x 1TB HHD is down, all the files will still be in my 2xHHD ???

 

[Eva2002]

I read a few bad reviews on this board on Newegg How is yours faring?

I might change my config to MSI B85M-G43-Gaming but I read that MSI B85M-G43-Gaming does not have raid support even though MSI website stated it.

Sigh, I am lost.

 

[shadow84]

I read a few bad reviews on this board on Newegg How is yours faring?

I might change my config to MSI B85M-G43-Gaming but I read that MSI B85M-G43-Gaming does not have raid support even though MSI website stated it.

Sigh, I am lost.

B85 series does not support RAID, only H87 and Z87 do support RAID... They must have put up the wrong info...

 

[royfrosty]

I read a few bad reviews on this board on Newegg How is yours faring?

I might change my config to MSI B85M-G43-Gaming but I read that MSI B85M-G43-Gaming does not have raid support even though MSI website stated it.

Sigh, I am lost.

B85 boards do not have RAID support.

If you really need RAID then you can look at H87 boards instead.

Ask yourself do you really need RAID? And what is your purpose that you need RAID for?