Author Topic: Help Beezy build a PC... up in this heezy (Read 6342 times)

Beezy · « **Reply #60 on:** December 22, 2013, 08:44:50 PM »

Okay, I read up a bit on G-Sync. Makes sense to wait for it or just get the Asus VG248QE which is the same price as the Dell that I originally wanted.

Anything I need to know about CPU coolers?

pilonv1 · « **Reply #61 on:** December 22, 2013, 09:25:23 PM »

Are you overclocking? If not, then you don't need to know anything

cool breeze · « **Reply #62 on:** December 22, 2013, 10:00:08 PM »

it can be a relatively inexpensive investment (~$30), and should you want to overclock in the future, it's preferable to get it in place during the build than later. the mechanisms to attach some heatsinks can be annoying.

Beezy · « **Reply #63 on:** December 22, 2013, 11:01:41 PM »

I'm still not sure how much of a benefit overclocking has, but I thought it would be good to have the option.

huckleberry · « **Reply #64 on:** December 24, 2013, 06:43:49 AM »

Beezy if you have not bought a psu yet consider this one - Seasonic 660 Platinum full modular. $80 after rebate is an absolute steal. I got one and love it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=L1c5aGyQEeOTvu4ky_MqHA0_0zRt3_0_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16817151121&cm_sp=

Beezy · « **Reply #65 on:** December 24, 2013, 06:21:29 PM »

Thanks, but I already bought that overkill of a PSU that I linked earlier.

I still can't decide on a motherboard. Which would you guys choose?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128594

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130693

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131979

Leaning towards the Asus just because I've heard that they're more reliable. Smooth mentioned Sound Blaster on the MSI, but that's only for gaming, right? Besides gaming, I want to mess around with music production and recording. I don't know if that will make a difference.

Also, I figure dvd drives aren't that important so I chose this cheap one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151266

Beezy · « **Reply #66 on:** December 24, 2013, 10:07:39 PM »

demi · « **Reply #67 on:** December 24, 2013, 11:25:12 PM »

Beezy, get the most expensive one. The motherboard is the balls and cock of the machine. You want to futureproof as much as you can, and the motherboard is the shaft which drives your hard, throbbing tower.

Beezy · « **Reply #68 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:05:56 AM »

So here is everything that I have so far: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2tUWB

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $270.94)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Purchased For $169.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $129.99)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 4GB Video Card (Purchased For $330.00)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $74.99)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $119.99)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $14.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Full (32/64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $1110.89

And I'm gonna get this SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147248

I haven't looked up overclocking, but I have a motherboard made specifically for it, so I might as well test it out at some point. Can someone recommend a CPU cooler?

Also, is there anything else that you guys recommend I get? Anything that I'd need for my build, cables, mouse, keyboard, etc? I already have decent 2.1 speakers. I'm aiming to finally do this thing next weekend.

archnemesis · « **Reply #69 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:33:27 AM »

Cooler Master EVO fans are a popular choice. Try to see if you can find a 120 mm one that fits your CPU socket.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #70 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:44:15 AM »

Yeah Coolermaster EVO is fine for mild overclocking. I had one on my last rig that was great value.

I've got a Noctua one on my current PC which is more expensive but I can probably push the CPU as high as I can over air.

Beezy · « **Reply #71 on:** January 04, 2014, 04:03:14 AM »

Heh, that's the same one I looked up a few weeks ago. I can't remember where it was recommended. Thanks.

Anything else that I might need?

archnemesis · « **Reply #72 on:** January 04, 2014, 04:11:35 AM »

An anti-static wrist strap perhaps?

Beezy · « **Reply #73 on:** January 04, 2014, 04:15:50 AM »

...da fuck?

archnemesis · « **Reply #74 on:** January 04, 2014, 04:19:35 AM »

"An antistatic wrist strap, ESD wrist strap, or ground bracelet is an antistatic device used to safely ground a person working on very sensitive electronic equipment, to prevent the buildup of static electricity on their body, which can result in electrostatic discharge (ESD)." - Wikipedia

archnemesis · « **Reply #75 on:** January 04, 2014, 04:21:38 AM »

You also need a good set of screwdrivers and plenty of work space.

Beezy · « **Reply #76 on:** January 04, 2014, 04:46:47 AM »

I'm getting the cooler and thermal paste at microcenter. I'll pick up a screwdriver while I'm there.

archnemesis · « **Reply #77 on:** January 04, 2014, 05:01:25 AM »

One last thing. You will likely need to fasten the CPU cooler from both sides of the motherboard. Do that before you attach it to the case.

Rufus · « **Reply #78 on:** January 04, 2014, 05:21:05 AM »

You don't really need to bother with an antistatic bracelet. Touching something made of metal (the case for instance) should discharge any static electricity build-up. If you've never been zapped by a doorknob in your house you probably don't build up much anyway.

cool breeze · « **Reply #79 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:19:53 PM »

don't go overboard with thermal paste. you only need tiny bit in the center and it'll spread itself out when the cooler and cpu are pressed together.

trying to think of other mistakes that are easy to make. uh, the R4 has tons of room behind the motherboard to manage cables, so do your best to hide everything.

Beezy · « **Reply #80 on:** January 04, 2014, 04:33:33 PM »

Haven't actually watched any vids or read anything about building a PC besides picking the parts. I'll do that throughout the week and also see if the parts I bought came with any instructions at all.

archnemesis · « **Reply #81 on:** January 04, 2014, 04:44:53 PM »

There is usually a good guide included with the motherboard.

Beezy · « **Reply #82 on:** January 04, 2014, 08:23:48 PM »

Smfh, that SSD goes on sale at ebay for $139.99 the day after I buy it from newegg. My order already shipped and the difference is only about $18 after tax is included, so I'll stick with what I got.

Beezy · « **Reply #83 on:** January 12, 2014, 11:43:41 AM »

Can you guys recommend me a keyboard? I was thinking of going mechanical and getting something with Cherry MX Brown switches, but they're all fucking expensive. Nothing colorful and gaudy as hell that's aimed at "hardcore gamers" though please.

I actually built the shit yesterday evening after making a shitload of rookie mistakes (story and pics later), but I have no monitor or keyboard at the moment. Monitor should be here by Tuesday. It turns on and everything is running just fine though. Hooked it up to my hdtv just to make sure it worked and it booted to a screen related to the motherboard and bios or something. I'll deal with all of that later in the week.

archnemesis · « **Reply #84 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:04:50 PM »

I have almost no experience with mechanical keyboards, but I'm very happy with my Logitech UltraX Media Keyboard.

Beezy · « **Reply #85 on:** January 12, 2014, 08:28:07 PM »

Thanks, but it looks like those aren't made anymore.

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Author Topic: Help Beezy build a PC... up in this heezy (Read 6342 times)