This configuration supports gaming at 1080p with a smooth 60Hz refresh rate.
This configuration supports gaming at 1080p with a smooth 60Hz refresh rate.
That CPU is quite powerful, so you won't need an aftermarket cooler. The Corsair H100i already handles it well.
You have a locked processor with an overclockable motherboard and an aftermarket CPU cooler. Are you thinking about increasing its speed?
You don't require a 240ml cooler for the No Overclock CPU. It's better to opt for Stock or more affordable options like EVO or DarkRock if you need quiet operation.
The parts aren't ideal given the budget you have. You probably need a water cooler for that CPU, but you can't overclock it. I suggest beQuiet Dark Rocks if you want quiet builds.
With a $1300 budget you can purchase a 980 TI graphics card. A slightly less powerful CPU is available, but it won’t noticeably impact performance if you don’t intend to overclock. No aftermarket cooling solution needed as the built-in cooler suffices for a non-overclocked CPU. A marginally cheaper motherboard would be sufficient if you’re not planning to overclock or use high-end cooling. A slightly less expensive case still offers good build quality. RAM costs are minimal since performance remains similar across options. The 980 TI is a strong choice, though the NZXT case would work fine with the GTX 980 instead. This configuration won’t support your red theme. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 ($64.89 @ OutletPC) Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 ($48.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB SSD ($99.89 @ OutletPC) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD ($69.89 @ OutletPC) Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB ACX ($649.99 @ Amazon) Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower ($54.99 @ Micro Center) Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg) Operating System: Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC) Wireless Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 Wi-Fi ($37.24 @ Amazon) Overall: $1292.80 Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-27 03:55 EDT-0400
If it poses a strong threat, I included the red back but no 980 TI, sorry. It remains a solid setup, more affordable than yours yet offering superior performance thanks to the upgrade from 970 to 980. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz) RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 ($54.89 @ OutletPC) Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" SSD ($99.89 @ OutletPC) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" HDD ($69.89 @ OutletPC) Graphics: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr ($514.98 @ Newegg) Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower ($74.99 @ NCIX US) Media: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC) Wireless Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 ($37.24 @ Amazon) Overall: $1214.79 Prices cover shipping, taxes, and discounts where available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-27 04:06 EDT-0400
I won’t be increasing my CPU’s speed. Thanks for sharing this is my first setup.
You might need a cooler depending on the temperature and your needs.