New pc build

Ike_009

Ike_009

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Hey guys

I thought I would update you on my my latest project. I recently picked up an msi z97 gaming 5 mobo and now I'm looking for a CPU and RAM to match.

So far my plan is to get an i5 4690k and Corsair vengeance pro 2x 4GB ram set. What are your thoughts guys?
 
Not enough RAM. I've got 8 gigs too and regularly run into "low memory" warnings. Then again I do keep a lot of browser tabs open...
 
Ike_009 said:
Hey guys

I thought I would update you on my my latest project. I recently picked up an msi z97 gaming 5 mobo and now I'm looking for a CPU and RAM to match.

So far my plan is to get an i5 4690k and Corsair vengeance pro 2x 4GB ram set. What are your thoughts guys?
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The first question is will you be overclocking. If not, go for a non K chip perhaps. However this chip really is awesome, especially if you overclock it.
I have 8GB of RAM, and the most I've ever used was 6. something; however I'm sure you can fill up the 8GB if you run a lot of things at once. You can always get 8GB now, and then get another 2x4GB sticks later on if you feel 8GB is not enough.

The parts seem like a good choice. If you have an aftermarket cooler, just make sure that it will fit on the CPU with the Vengeance heat spreaders not getting in the way.
 
Blazzok said:
The first question is will you be overclocking. If not, go for a non K chip perhaps. However this chip really is awesome, especially if you overclock it.
I have 8GB of RAM, and the most I've ever used was 6. something; however I'm sure you can fill up the 8GB if you run a lot of things at once. You can always get 8GB now, and then get another 2x4GB sticks later on if you feel 8GB is not enough.

The parts seem like a good choice. If you have an aftermarket cooler, just make sure that it will fit on the CPU with the Vengeance heat spreaders not getting in the way.
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Exactly what I told myself. Then RAM prices shot through the roof...now its double what it was despite being 4 year old tech. WTF
 
Blazzok said:
The first question is will you be overclocking. If not, go for a non K chip perhaps. However this chip really is awesome, especially if you overclock it.
I have 8GB of RAM, and the most I've ever used was 6. something; however I'm sure you can fill up the 8GB if you run a lot of things at once. You can always get 8GB now, and then get another 2x4GB sticks later on if you feel 8GB is not enough.

The parts seem like a good choice. If you have an aftermarket cooler, just make sure that it will fit on the CPU with the Vengeance heat spreaders not getting in the way.
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I was planning on overclocking a bit. The Joker also said I should get this
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/1345-kin...b-4gb-x2-kit-ddr3-1600-pc3-12800-cl10-15.html
 
Update time

Ok final purchases
Msi Z97 gaming 5 mobo
I5 4690k CPU
2x4GB trident X 2400 ram

The finished build

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My psu is pretty quiet, I ran my pc earlier with just the CPU and RAM to test it and it was near silent. Then I plugged in my fans and the noise picked up
 
Ike_009 said:
My psu is pretty quiet, I ran my pc earlier with just the CPU and RAM to test it and it was near silent. Then I plugged in my fans and the noise picked up
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I have 120mm fans on the front of my case and I'm sure it's what's causing the most noise (relatively speaking since my system isn't very loud - audible, not loud).
 
Hagan said:
I have 120mm fans on the front of my case and I'm sure it's what's causing the most noise (relatively speaking since my system isn't very loud - audible, not loud).
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Mine also isn't that loud, I have 7 fans installed with 4 pulling in fresh air. The nice part is that they are connected to a fan controller and most of the time are running at 20% so it's not that loud but also pretty cool. My case is sitting at 30c right now.
Psu though is my least noisy thing in there.
 
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