Quiet Gaming Rig v2

[xRenol]

Hi,

Need some advises on my final list before I hoot my computer:

CPU & Mobo: INTEL i5 4750 + Mobo (Prefer ASUS/MSI/ASROCK Z87/H87) - Need recommendations
Ram: G.SKILL PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM
GPU: MSI GTX 760 2GB GAMING
SSD: PLEXTOR M5 PRO 256GB - See if possible to hoot from Amazon
HDD: WESTERN DIGITAL 1TB BLUE 64MB
ODD: ASUS 24X DVD-RW SATA
PSU: SEASONIC X SERIES 560W / SEASONIC G SERIES 550W
CASE: CORSAIR CARBIDE SERIES 330R QUIET MID-TOWER CASE / FRACTAL DESIGN R4 TITIANIUM WINDOW
CPU Cooler: Need recommendations
OS: Not required

I also do not need any monitor, keyboard or mouse.

Budget: $1.7k

Thanks.

 

[royfrosty]

Just get a b85 mobo will do since you are not connecting raid for hdd.

Msi b85 g43 gaming + i5 4570 ~ $393
Gskills ripjaws 1600mhz 2x4gb kit ~ $ 110
Wd blue 1tb ~ $ 77
Crucial m500 240gb ~ sgd $180 from amazon
Msi r9 280x 3gb twin frozr ~ $ 440
Superflower hx600 600w 80 + gold efficiency ~ $ 109
Fractal design r4 silent chassis ~ $159
Samsung odd ~ $ 21

Total ~ $1489

Dont need cooler. But if you want a xigmatek gaia will do. $47

 

[xRenol]

Just get a b85 mobo will do since you are not connecting raid for hdd.

Msi b85 g43 gaming + i5 4570 ~ $393
Gskills ripjaws 1600mhz 2x4gb kit ~ $ 110
Wd blue 1tb ~ $ 77
Crucial m500 240gb ~ sgd $180 from amazon
Msi r9 280x 3gb twin frozr ~ $ 440
Superflower hx600 600w 80 + gold efficiency ~ $ 109
Fractal design r4 silent chassis ~ $159
Samsung odd ~ $ 21

Total ~ $1489

Dont need cooler. But if you want a xigmatek gaia will do. $47

I wanted to have the Smart Response Technology feature in Z87 and H87.

 

[royfrosty]

I wanted to have the Smart Response Technology feature in Z87 and H87.

Ssd is already very fast. You cant feel any performance difference.

 

[neonboy88]

sorry, quick question.

why alot of peeps prefer MSI/ASUS boards? as oppose to say, Gigabyte?

 

[xRenol]

sorry, quick question.

why alot of peeps prefer MSI/ASUS boards? as oppose to say, Gigabyte?

It is personal preference for me.

 

[goenitz33]

MSI/ASROCK for their budget series is value for money.

ASUS for their ROG series.

 

[xRenol]

MSI/ASROCK for their budget series is value for money.

ASUS for their ROG series.

What is your preference between MSI and ASROCK for motherboard?

 

[keitheit]

xRenol, you want to hoot together? I'm thinking of getting a very similar rig to yours (still finalizing so need a couple of days, but am not in a hurry) and if the discounts are significant enough can consider.

Btw there's this promo ad by MSI on the top of this forum for Z87 and GTX760 at $749 -- you can't miss it.

 

[jiaweiii]

xRenol, you want to hoot together? I'm thinking of getting a very similar rig to yours (still finalizing so need a couple of days, but am not in a hurry) and if the discounts are significant enough can consider.

Btw there's this promo ad by MSI on the top of this forum for Z87 and GTX760 at $749 -- you can't miss it.

Im quite sure its the micro atx one

 

[royfrosty]

Thats a mitx board with a small size gtx760 2gb

 

[keitheit]

You guys are quick!

 

[xRenol]

xRenol, you want to hoot together? I'm thinking of getting a very similar rig to yours (still finalizing so need a couple of days, but am not in a hurry) and if the discounts are significant enough can consider.

Btw there's this promo ad by MSI on the top of this forum for Z87 and GTX760 at $749 -- you can't miss it.

I am okay to hoot together but possible by this weekend?

 

[xRenol]

Updated my list.

CPU & Mobo: INTEL i5 4750 + ASROCK Z87 KILLER
Ram: G.SKILL PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM
GPU: MSI GTX 760 TWIN FROZR 2GB
SSD: PLEXTOR M5 PRO 256GB / INTEL 530 SERIES 240GB
HDD: WESTERN DIGITAL 1TB BLUE 64MB
ODD: ASUS 24X DVD-RW SATA
PSU: SUPER FLOWER HX600 600W (This is semi modular or fully modular?)
CASE: CORSAIR CARBIDE SERIES 330R QUIET MID-TOWER CASE / FRACTAL DESIGN R4 TITIANIUM WINDOW - depends on budget
CPU Cooler: NOCTUA NH-D14
OS: Not required

Can help to evaluate if the above will exceed $1.7k?

Thanks.

 

[shadow84]

Z87 Killer? if not going for SLI, B85 will do.

Since not gonna OC, dun need so high end cooler. Stock intel cooler can le. Or the hyper 212x

Get 2x4gb ram will do.

Get r9 280x. Better performance than 760.

 

[xRenol]

Z87 Killer? if not going for SLI, B85 will do.

Since not gonna OC, dun need so high end cooler. Stock intel cooler can le. Or the hyper 212x

Get 2x4gb ram will do.

Get r9 280x. Better performance than 760.

I know many people recommended R9 280X but I still prefer Nvidia that why I chose GTX 760.

 

[kashix]

asrock better, as hard as rock ~

 

[royfrosty]

Lol I jumped from gtx760 to r9 280x. I felt the performance jump is so much better.

 

[xRenol]

Lol I jumped from gtx760 to r9 280x. I felt the performance jump is so much better.

Maybe is my own preference to stay with Nvidia.

 

[Unclemun]

Lol I jumped from gtx760 to r9 280x. I felt the performance jump is so much better.

I have the 280X and when tested in COH, the minimum FPS is below 10 at max settings at 1920x1080.

Seems quite bad. Is it only AMD or does the Nvidia suffer the same problem?