G+_Johnathan Turner (Refra Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hey Know it Alls! I'm building my first PC and could use some feedback on my build to make sure I'm not making any rookie mistakes. Any advice? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xpc6K8 http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xpc6K8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Travis Hershberger Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Looks like a nice build! The one real thing that I'd question is getting a wireless card for a desktop system. It's not like that thing is going to be moving about all the time, and wired is just better, even with a slower advertised speed! I've got something just a generation older as my current gaming system. Intel Core i7-3370k, 32GB RAM (was cheaper a year ago), Samsung 840 EVO 256GB, 2TB storage drive, an R9 290 4GB, modular 750w power supply, an ASUS motherboard, and an NZXT Phantom 530 case. Really like this case. Not only could I stuff 3 more video cards in, I could fit them all with internal water cooling. It also have lots of room behind the motherboard tray to run all your cables and keep that interior looking really nice. Ok, Ok, I'll shut up about the case. The Corsair one you choose looks like it has all the basics, and is probably a little smaller than the beastly things NZXT's Phantom line are. The only change I might make is to swap out the graphics card for an AMD/ATI card of the same price. Currently the higher end ATI cards have some amazing deals for the price. Before someone screams that I hate NVIDIA, my previous two cards were NVIDIA based. I like value for my dollar much more than sticking with a single company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Johnathan Turner (Refra Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Thanks Travis Hershberger I am getting the wireless card mainly because the router is 2 rooms down from the computer and I don't have a good way to wire it up and the case can't be too big because I will periodically packing it up to take to events. I will look into the AMD/ATI cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jonathan Schober Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Very nice, I approve. I don't see anything wrong with getting wireless on a tower. If you can immediately see real world advantages for wired, then you would know how to wire for it and not get wireless. Still, getting a wireless card can't hurt anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben Tyger Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Without knowing the general use of this machine, it hard to give the best recommendations. Personally if your spending nearly 2k on a machine I'd put in 16GB (2 x 8GB) of RAM. That is considered the sweet spot for most systems right now. It shouldn't be much more in cost either. I also agree about the wireless card comments. I'd look In to doing the home renovations needed to run a wired network to that machine. You'll get far superior latency times and throughput. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben Reese Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I haven't checked recently, but i5 used to be better the better bang for your buck. If you've got the money, you might as well get the i7 though - that looks like a screaming processor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben Tyger Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 The biggest thing between the i5 and i7 is CPU features and bus speed. If you can manage with what an i5 can do, you'll save a boatload of cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Timothy Hamlett Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 .... ah... technically you're not supposed to get an OEM operating system. You have to get a full-package retail product. You can use non-Professional http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700578 because you really don't need Professional unless you're in a business or a system administrator. I would change the wireless card to http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-wireless-network-card-gcwb867di because it's not only less expensive and is faster. It supports the latest standards (802.11AC and Bluetooth 4.0). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jonathan Schober Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Timothy, he can get OEM because he IS a system builder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Johnathan Turner (Refra Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Thanks for the help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Joshua Hamlett Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Jonathan, I am a Microsoft Partner, and have studied Microsoft Licensing extensively. OEM licenses are only for new computers that are sold to other people. "System Builder" is a technical term that refers to those who make computers but aren't one of the big companies. Only Full Package Product (FPP) versions are acceptable for those who build their own PC's. OEM versions don't come with technical support from Microsoft either. http://oem.microsoft.com/public/worldwide/licensing/microsoft_oem_system_builder_licensing_guide_v2_012111.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Travis Hershberger Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Joshua Hamlett Sorry to be a party pooper here, but Microsoft's licensing is just messed up. Microsoft actually sells a license called SA, or Software Assurance. Why is it that they had to start selling a product called Software Assurance? My first guess on hearing that name is not complimentary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben Reese Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Yeah, well my real recommendation would be to visit Dreamspark and get a free license there if you have a .edu email address... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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