Need advice on DIY desktop

[cheeeeseee]

Hi all, I'm trying to assemble my first desktop. Purpose is mainly to watch HD movies, Youtube, gaming (dont need max settings, not extreme hardcore gamer) like AC4. Good graphics is definitely a plus because I want my desktop to last as long as possible.

I have researched most of the computer parts but am a little unsure about some components:

Mobo: Gigabyte H87-D3H
CPU: Intel i5-4670 (3.4ghz)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz (4gb x 2)
CD: LG 24x DVD-Writer SATA
SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 120gb
HDD: Seagate 1TB 7200rpm
GPU: Gigabyte GTX760 OC 2GB
OS: Win 7 (already have CD key)
PSU: Corsair CS650M Modular 80+ Gold

Things I am unsure:
Monitor: 21-23 inch, matte, low ms (5ms or lower), any brand that is decent and cheap
Case: Will take a look when I'm at the shop, although Fractal is giving me a good impression
Wifi: Don't think a Wifi Adapter is needed for now, I can add on whenever I want, right?
Sound: Do I need a sound card or does my setup already contain one?
Extra casing fans: might get one additional front fan for better ventilation when needed, what do you guys think?

My budget is $1,500 all in. I have keyboard, mouse, speakers already.

Appreciate any thoughts on my current build and whether it will work just fine or not.

Thanks and have a nice day!

 

[orbvius]

RAM wise, if you are getting Vengeance, I suggest you change to another ram (be it Kingston KVR, HyperX etc) unless you are getting Vengeance Pro.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Hi all, I'm trying to assemble my first desktop. Purpose is mainly to watch HD movies, Youtube, gaming (dont need max settings, not extreme hardcore gamer) like AC4. Good graphics is definitely a plus because I want my desktop to last as long as possible.

I have researched most of the computer parts but am a little unsure about some components:

Mobo: Gigabyte H87-D3H
CPU: Intel i5-4670 (3.4ghz)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz (4gb x 2)
CD: LG 24x DVD-Writer SATA
SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 120gb
HDD: Seagate 1TB 7200rpm
GPU: Gigabyte GTX760 OC 2GB
OS: Win 7 (already have CD key)
PSU: Corsair CS650M Modular 80+ Gold

Things I am unsure:
Monitor: 21-23 inch, matte, low ms (5ms or lower), any brand that is decent and cheap
Case: Will take a look when I'm at the shop, although Fractal is giving me a good impression
Wifi: Don't think a Wifi Adapter is needed for now, I can add on whenever I want, right?
Sound: Do I need a sound card or does my setup already contain one?
Extra casing fans: might get one additional front fan for better ventilation when needed, what do you guys think?

My budget is $1,500 all in. I have keyboard, mouse, speakers already.

Appreciate any thoughts on my current build and whether it will work just fine or not.

Thanks and have a nice day!

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4440 + ASRock H81M-HDS @ $298
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $92
GPU: PowerColor R9-280X 3GB @ $418
One full tier faster than GTX 760.
SSD: Crucial M500 240GB @ $155 (Amazon)
240GB offers enough capacity for game installations over the years.
No local warranty though.
HDD: Western Digital Green 2TB @ $109
For your HD movie needs.
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $89
CASE: Fractal Design Core 3000 @ $99
Quality classic chassis.
DSP: Dell S2340L 23" LED [eIPS] @ $219

Total: $1500

Buy and Build from Tradepac, #05-18.

Yes you can add another WiFi card/USB adapter anytime in the future. And motherboard already comes with in built audio chip.

 

[annoymous]

Crucial ssd running on mlc nand better than samsung tlc evo also cheaper, gpu amd, intel cpu wont go wrong

 

[cheeeeseee]

RAM wise, if you are getting Vengeance, I suggest you change to another ram (be it Kingston KVR, HyperX etc) unless you are getting Vengeance Pro.

Care to explain why it's better? I read reviews for Vengeance vs Vengeance Pro, doesn't seem like its much of a difference. Not going to OC, so its not very useful for me right? Must add money somemore..

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4440 + ASRock H81M-HDS @ $298
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $92
GPU: PowerColor R9-280X 3GB @ $418
One full tier faster than GTX 760.
SSD: Crucial M500 240GB @ $155 (Amazon)
240GB offers enough capacity for game installations over the years.
No local warranty though.
HDD: Western Digital Green 2TB @ $109
For your HD movie needs.
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $89
CASE: Fractal Design Core 3000 @ $99
Quality classic chassis.
DSP: Dell S2340L 23" LED [eIPS] @ $219

Total: $1500

Buy and Build from Tradepac, #05-18.

Yes you can add another WiFi card/USB adapter anytime in the future. And motherboard already comes with in built audio chip.

Thanks bro. I will consider that build.

Crucial ssd running on mlc nand better than samsung tlc evo also cheaper, gpu amd, intel cpu wont go wrong

I read that the Samsung TLC EVO runs well even though its TLC leh, better than Crucial 500, and pretty much on par with 550. But I would love to hear more opinions on that.

For GPU, I personally like Nvdia a lot more than AMD, maybe its all the branding + being the market leader, so I won't be considering AMD!

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Care to explain why it's better? I read reviews for Vengeance vs Vengeance Pro, doesn't seem like its much of a difference. Not going to OC, so its not very useful for me right? Must add money somemore..



Thanks bro. I will consider that build.



I read that the Samsung TLC EVO runs well even though its TLC leh, better than Crucial 500, and pretty much on par with 550. But I would love to hear more opinions on that.

For GPU, I personally like Nvdia a lot more than AMD, maybe its all the branding + being the market leader, so I won't be considering AMD!

Samsung TLC NANDs may be the best of all TLCs.. but TLC will forever be TLC and will not emulate the grade of MLC NANDs... No matter how fast the SSD controller shines them...

AMD currently leads in performance/price ratio hands down and open source GPGPU support. Nvidia tries to sell their high-end chip models here priced 1 tier higher that of AMDs, so pretty much unwise to do so.