Opinions on New PC Build

[Pivo504]

Is now a good time to build a new PC? My current rig is a gigabyte UD p55A UD 3 with intel 1156 chipset i5 750 quad core @3.8 with 8gig memory GSkill stock timings, asus 660GTX, samsung 830 128gig SSD drive for OS plus 2 80 gig 7200 sata drives backup, 1 backup 500 gig drive backup, XFX 650 PSU, audigy 2, with Cogage Arrow CPU Cooler running on a Dell U2311H monitor. Is it worth it to upgrade & what would be a noticeable upgrade?

 

[Pivo504]

bump any1?

 

[Dangman]

Yes.

 

[Pivo504]

? opinions

 

[tiraides]

Anything we recommend now would easily outperform your current setup.

If you want a build from us, please answer the sticky questions so we can better tailor our recommendations to your needs.

 

[Pivo504]

No problem.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? Gaming, Work, Movies, Web
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? 2,000 with monitor tax/shipping
3) Which country do you live in? New Orleans La
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, psu, hd, cooling (would like to get a mobo/cpu that is very overclockable, gpu
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? mouse, keyboard, headphones
6) Will you be overclocking? Yes
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it? 27 inch unless there is something better for the money or if 24 is better bang for the money. Currently running a 23 inch Dell IPS
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Once the parts are picked out
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? no no no yes usb 3, yes to sata, no to onboard since i will have seperate gpu
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit? Need another windows, suggestions

 

[Carl224]

yeah id recommend the following:

a4-4000 APU
300w psu
radeon 6450 graphics
1gb ram ( 2x 512mb)
11 inch monitor
4x 1tb ssd

 

[tiraides]

I have some follow-up questions....

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? Gaming, Work, Movies, Web

What programs do you use for work? How are you watching your movies?

7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it? 27 inch unless there is something better for the money or if 24 is better bang for the money. Currently running a 23 inch Dell IPS

What resolution do you want to use? Do you want something that's better suited for gaming? Or do you prefer something to use as a TV?

10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit? Need another windows, suggestions

Do you have any issues with using Windows 8.1? (Don't say "Start Menu" as there are some good third-party alternatives available.)

 

[Pivo504]

Killer build carl Something for both gaming and watching movie. Didnt like 8.1 is it better than that 7?

 

[Dangman]

Killer build carl Something for both gaming and watching movie. Didnt like 8.1 is it better than that 7?

You missed tiraides' first question FYI.

Yes 8.1 is better than 7 under the hood. Considering that Windows 7 support is due to end next year, best switch to 8.1 now.

 

[Pivo504]

jus garmin homeport, and mostly what comes with windows for movies. Connect PC to TV and use dvd player on pc Good point 8.1 then

 

[tiraides]

Do you you watch a lot of TV? Do you stream a lot of movies?

Do you plan on watching movies on Blu-ray?

Do you plan on ripping movies from DVD (or Blu-ray)?

Which games do you play? At what level of eye candy?

Is Garmin Homeport all you use for "work"?

 

[Pivo504]

Not really. Not much streaming.
no blueray
no
anything good mostly fps/rts i like it to look good
pretty much and basic stuff like word

 

[Pivo504]

Any links to parts, best bang for your$?

 

[tiraides]

Which specific games do you want to play?

 

[Pivo504]

fps and rts games

 

[tiraides]

$370 - Intel Core i5 4690K and MSI Z97-GD65 Gaming combo
$75 - Corsair H80i liquid CPU cooler (included $15 discount promo code EMCPCGW45, limited offer)
$143 - ADATA XPG V1.0 AX3U1866W8G10-DR 2x8GB DDR3 1866 RAM
$370 - Gigabyte GV-N770OC-4GD GeForce GTX 770 4GB video card
$244 - Samsung 840 EVO 500GB HDD
$84 - Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD
$15 - Asus DRW-24F1ST SATA DVD burner (included $5 discount promo code EMCPBPW23, ends 8/7)
$100 - SeaSonic G Series SSR-650RM 650W modular power supply
$70 - Corsair 230T ATX mid-tower case
$95 - Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit OEM DVD
$170 - Asus VS248H-P 24" 1920x1080 LED monitor
= = =
$1736 - Total before taxes and shipping

Anything with a promo deal is a limited-time offer. Those deals won't be around next weekend.

The monitor selection is a personal preference as I believe that a 24 inch 1080p monitor is a better value than a 27 inch 1080p monitor. You could fit a 27 inch 2560x1440 monitor in your budget, but for best gaming performance, your build would be significantly different than the above setup. (That, and many people don't like those monitors as most of them aren't optimized for gaming.)

If you want to use the Start Menu with Windows 8.1, use a third-party program like Classic Shell or Start8.

Again, what's your plan when it comes to TV and movies? I didn't include anything (other than the DVD burner) because nothing you said suggested that you needed HTPC components.

 

[Pivo504]

I just want to connect the pc to the tv and watch movies that way. Not sure in the adata ram and msi mobo

 

[Dangman]

I just want to connect the pc to the tv and watch movies that way. Not sure in the adata ram and msi mobo

As long as you have a HDMI cable, you're set in that department with tirades' build.

A-Data and MSI are both trusted brands around here for RAM and mobos respectively.

 

[tiraides]

Again, what's your plan when it comes to TV and movies? I didn't include anything (other than the DVD burner) because nothing you said suggested that you needed HTPC components.

I just want to connect the pc to the tv and watch movies that way.

So I can better understand your needs...

- Do you want to use your computer as a DVD player?
- Do you want to watch Blu-ray movies through your computer?
- Do you want to record TV shows through your computer?

At this point, we may need to add another piece of hardware (or even software) to give you what you want.

As long as you have a HDMI cable, you're set in that department with tirades' build.

Even if you don't have one, they're real easy to find....

 

[Pivo504]

Well is adata and msi on par with brands such as Asus, mushkin,corsair etc for overclocking and even the current brands I'm using?

 

[tiraides]

Yes. I wouldn't recommend them otherwise.

Please answer my earlier questions.

 

[timmay]

I think an i5-750 at 3.8 Ghz is still plenty fast, as is the Samsung 830. I wouldn't spend close to $2000 to upgrade that.

Some of the upgrades are entirely non-sensical. Like going from a 23" FullHD monitor to a 24" FullHD monitor. Or upgrading PSU, case and DVD-burner just for the sake of it. (you haven't described any problems with yours)
If you didn't like Windows 8.1 you should stick with Windows 7 as you should already have a copy of that.

Honestly, if you need to sink some money into hardware - and don't we all crave that from time to time - I would go for substantial, FELT upgrades.

Buy a 27" 1440p monitor and a GeForce GTX 770 or even 780 Ti.

 

[E4g1e]

Yes 8.1 is better than 7 under the hood. Considering that Windows 7 support is due to end next year, best switch to 8.1 now.

Actually, Windows 7 support will not exactly end on January 13 of next year. It's that the mainstream support for Windows 7 that will end. After that date, phone support will be switched from a free call to a pay-per-incident and pay-by-the-hour system, and free updates will be limited to security fixes (and critical bug fixes if one is a business or corporate user who pays for a hotfix extension).

 

[Pivo504]

Fimmay: thanks for the response. I normally only upgrade when I will notice a difference& based on your response it's not worth it atm. Maybe it's best to hold off until then.

 

[Pivo504]

Bump Im back and looking into doing the upgrade of everything I Mentioned earlier! Looking for best bang for your money products and not the king of the hill $$ products that arent worth the money..Also looking for a new desk for the PC & Chair. Suggestions and help greatly appreciated!

 

[tiraides]

Has anything changed?

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? Gaming, Work, Movies, Web
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? 2,000 with monitor tax/shipping
3) Which country do you live in? New Orleans La
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, psu, hd, cooling (would like to get a mobo/cpu that is very overclockable, gpu
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? mouse, keyboard, headphones
6) Will you be overclocking? Yes
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it? 27 inch unless there is something better for the money or if 24 is better bang for the money. Currently running a 23 inch Dell IPS
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Once the parts are picked out
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? no no no yes usb 3, yes to sata, no to onboard since i will have seperate gpu
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit? Need another windows, suggestions

Also....

So I can better understand your needs...

- Do you want to use your computer as a DVD player?
- Do you want to watch Blu-ray movies through your computer?
- Do you want to record TV shows through your computer?

 

[horrorshow]

I'm in the same boat....

Just upgrade your video card to a 770 4gb and call it a day....

 

[Pivo504]

Well my situation is different. I need a new pc bc my old one will be used by someone else. So I basically need a totally new setup from mouse keyboard to headphones speakers, case,pc desk, printer,pc chair, etc. Yes I will be using the pc to connect to my tv for movies. Would like a blue ray/DVD combo and burner. As I mentioned earlier I'm looking for a highly ocable setup and either a 24 inch screen or 27 that has great colors similar to my current ips Dell

 

[tiraides]

Are you still sticking to a $2000 budget? Does that budget include everything in your last post?

 

[Pivo504]

The budget can be tweaked but I'm looking for the best bang for your money and highly OCable parts. Basically looking for pc parts that will make a noticeable difference over my current setup
Bump if someone could throw up sum links to parts thatd be great, thanks!

 

[Pivo504]

Just went to bestbuy and saw a bunch of cool keyboards/mouse/headphones ect. Would appreciate if someone can start linking parts ...? thanks

 

[tiraides]

$406 - Intel Core i5-4690K, Asus Z97-A, and Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR3 1600 combo
$75 - Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR3 1600 RAM
$50 - Cooler Master Seidon 120V liquid CPU cooler
$370 - Gigabyte GV-R929OC-4GD R9 290 4GB video card
$210 - Crucial MX100 512GB SSD
$84 - Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD
$18 - LG GH24NSB0B DVD burner
$90 - Antec HCG-750M 750W modular power supply (included $20 discount promo code EMCPAPF38, expires September 10)
$65 - Corsair 230T ATX mid-tower case
$95 - Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit OEM DVD
$170 - Asus VS248H-P 24" 1920x1080 LED monitor
$6 - AmazonBasics HDMI v1.4 2m/6.5ft cable
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$1639 - Total before taxes

The deals in my earlier build have expired, so I went looking for similar deals and cheaper items that weren't tied to short-term promo codes. (All of the "good" deals seem to expire this weekend.) I went with the Crucial MX100 over the Samsung 840 EVO as it was the better bang-per-buck SSD and the Radeon R9 290 over the GeForce GTX 770 because the R9 290 was better at gaming.

The Cooler Master Seidon 120V is a cheaper liquid CPU cooler that's pretty good when it comes to overclocking. (For heavy overclocking, you should look at the Corsair H80i or any dual-fan radiator like the H100i).

I stayed with the Asus VS248H-P because it has an e-IPS panel that produces better colors than similarly priced monitors with TN panels.

EDIT: I saw your PM, and well....

I would also need all pc components: headphones, desk, chair, ect ect printer*

So you now need headphones, keyboard, mouse, speakers, printer, computer desk, and office chair? What else do you need? How much can you spend on all of these "peripherals"?

 

[Pivo504]

I really like this case a lot (huge window) but how does it compare to other cases similar price range? Seems a bit high priced..http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139024
I really like the Asus MB but is this the best version & how does it compare to Gigabyte sniper series?
How good is kingston compared to mushkin, corsair, etc when OCing? The reviews on newegg make it out to be only decent...
Why only a quad core CPU thats what I have now...? Reviews make it seem like only an entry level CPU for gaming..
GPU not really a fan of AMD...Really like my current Nvidia Asus GPU.
How does the crucial compare to the samsung drive? I currently own a samsung* no issues*
How much better is cooling using the coolermaster watercooler vs regular heatsink fan? Will I be able to OC a lot more & how much more power consumption will it cause? I currently running hs/fan from 2.6@3.8 for 4 1/2 yrs. Will liquid cooling be hard to install for someone whos never done it? Honeslty the coolermaster looks a bit cheap compared to the Corsair.
How does the Asus VS248H-P 24" 1920x1080 LED compare to my current Dell? Isnt e-IPS cheap version of an IPS panel just seems a bit cheap for a monitor & to me monitor is very important.
I went to Bestbuy and really like the feel of this mouse http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/g602-wireless-gaming-mouse but Im not sure how good wireless mouse is compared to wired.. As far as keyboard I have a microsoft digital media pro. I want a good keyboard that has volume buttons, buttons to open into certain programs, sleep, music controls ect. looking into the razor brand or logitech as i said I dunno anything about which is best..same goes for headphones with mic... Looking for headphones with great SQ & Comfortable***
When I say best bang for your money I still want top notch trusted company products that are of the highest quality. Sorry for all the questions but Im very picky when it comes to PC builds because I do not upgrade often as its been nearly 5 yrs since my last build.

 

[tiraides]

When I say best bang for your money I still want top notch trusted company products that are of the highest quality. Sorry for all the questions but Im very picky when it comes to PC builds because I do not upgrade often as its been nearly 5 yrs since my last build.

We may have a problem as I view "best bang for your money" differently from you. I'm still looking for quality products -- what's the point in recommending garbage? -- but I don't go for the absolute "best of the best" parts around. Those tend to cost a lot more money than people have available.

I really like this case a lot (huge window) but how does it compare to other cases similar price range? Seems a bit high priced..http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139024

I didn't go with the full-tower Corsair 750D because I didn't think that you need it. Most people only want something that can hold their parts, and the 230T has plenty of space and some good features for under $100. What does the 750D has that the 230T can't provide?

I really like the Asus MB but is this the best version & how does it compare to Gigabyte sniper series?

The Z97-A isn't the best Asus board available, but it's a very good overclocker. I don't want to compare it to the Gigabyte Sniper series as I believe that those boards are overpriced given their available features. I also don't like to spend more than $200 on a good board; I'm more willing to spend less money whenever I don't plan on overclocking anything.

How good is kingston compared to mushkin, corsair, etc when OCing? The reviews on newegg make it out to be only decent...

Quality-wise, Kingston is on par with the other popular name brands. In terms of overclocking, however, I never used Kingston.

Unless you're a serious overclocker, I wouldn't spend too much money on DDR3 2133 or DDR3 2400 RAM as you'll primarily use the i5-4690K's unlocked CPU multiplier for overclocking.

Why only a quad core CPU thats what I have now...? Reviews make it seem like only an entry level CPU for gaming..

The i5-4690K is one of the best processors around. It also has an unlocked multiplier that enables you to overclock it beyond 4GHz.

The processor alone doesn't make your system great, but your new system, with an overclocked i5-4690K, 16GB of DDR3 RAM, a DX11-based video card, and a new SSD, will perform better than your current system.

GPU not really a fan of AMD...Really like my current Nvidia Asus GPU.

I chose the R9 290 because it performs better than the 4GB GTX 770 (which uses the same GPU as the last-gen GTX 680). Then again, the R9 290 is advertised to compete with the more expensive GTX 780.

I'm not going to argue with you over choosing Nvidia or AMD. But if you're going with the "best bang for your money," can you handle the cost of the GTX 780 along with everything else you're looking for?

How does the crucial compare to the samsung drive? I currently own a samsung* no issues*

The Crucial MX100 is about as good as the Samsung 830, but the Samsung 840 EVO outperforms both SSDs. I went with the MX100 as a cost-cutting option, but the 840 EVO is the better choice.

How much better is cooling using the coolermaster watercooler vs regular heatsink fan? Will I be able to OC a lot more & how much more power consumption will it cause? I currently running hs/fan from 2.6@3.8 for 4 1/2 yrs. Will liquid cooling be hard to install for someone whos never done it? Honeslty the coolermaster looks a bit cheap compared to the Corsair.

The Seidon 120V is better than the stock HSF, especially for overclocking. However, it is loud and its construction isn't as good as the Corsair liquid coolers.

If you want to heavily overclock, again, go with something along the lines of the Corsair H100i. (There are other good choices, but the H100i is the most well-known model.)

How does the Asus VS248H-P 24" 1920x1080 LED compare to my current Dell? Isnt e-IPS cheap version of an IPS panel just seems a bit cheap for a monitor & to me monitor is very important.

The Dell U2311H also uses an e-IPS panel, but the Asus VS248H-P has a faster response time (2ms versus 8ms for the U2311H). The VS248H-P is also the newer monitor in terms of technology.

I went to Bestbuy and really like the feel of this mouse http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/g602-wireless-gaming-mouse but Im not sure how good wireless mouse is compared to wired..

The reviews that I read on the Logitech G602 suggest that it's a good mouse for gaming. In the past, many people stuck with wired mice out of fear of lag when gaming. I don't know whether lag is a problem with today's wireless mice.

As far as keyboard I have a microsoft digital media pro. I want a good keyboard that has volume buttons, buttons to open into certain programs, sleep, music controls ect. looking into the razor brand or logitech as i said I dunno anything about which is best..

I can't really help you much here as the "good" gaming keyboards tend to cost over $100. There are some cheaper ones available, like the Logitech G105, the Corsair Raptor series, and the Razer DeathStalker Expert, but choosing the "perfect" keyboard involves personal tastes as well as individual features.

same goes for headphones with mic... Looking for headphones with great SQ & Comfortable***

Looking for a "great" set of headphones is similar to finding the "perfect" keyboard. You'll have to conduct some research of your own, however, as I haven't really focused on gaming headsets in a while.

 

[Pivo504]

Appreciate the help.
We may have a problem as I view "best bang for your money" differently from you. I'm still looking for quality products -- what's the point in recommending garbage? -- but I don't go for the absolute "best of the best" parts around. Those tend to cost a lot more money than people have available.

No Sorry I wasnt sure of the product names you mentioned such as kingston, Adata ect. Im used to Mushkin, Gskill etc so I didnt know. I want quality products but if the kingston will perform as good as Ram that costs 50 dollars more than obviously Id rather the cheaper brand. But normally when OCIng the cheaper brands just cant perform as well under that stress. Same goes for GPU if a Asus will give me 50 FPS but a cheaper gigabyte gives me 45 for 50 dollars less Id rather the gigabyte given the drivers & quality is still 100%
Your right the case I currently have is a mid tower for some reason I thought it was a full. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139042 I like the design of this one and its only 10 more than the one you picked. Looks a bit better build quality & its actually the smaller version of the 750D. The only thing I dont like is the front grill makes it look cheap..the front grill on the 750 looks better but im thinking airflow is hindered..
Is 750 watt PSU enough? That is what I currently have.

The Z97-A isn't the best Asus board available, but it's a very good overclocker.

When you say very good will it ever bottleneck me in reaching the highest possible OC on the CPU? I do plan to OC 24/7 as my current setup has been OCed for 4 1/2 yrs. But I hear asus has the best software for easy OCing & I like that.
Kingston ram. Since I will be OCing wouldnt it be better to go with a brand known to not bottleneck you when OCing? What would you consider a serious OCer? My current setup is OCed by 1.2ghz but mainly bc of heat since im on air. If those higher rated RAMs wont give me a noticebale performance increase I couldnt care less then.

The i5-4690K is one of the best processors around. It also has an unlocked multiplier that enables you to overclock it beyond 4GHz.

But if Im upgrading wouldnt it be better futurewise to have more cores on the cpu? & Im currently @ 3.8 so Im not sure how much of an increase in performance that would be..

The processor alone doesn't make your system great, but your new system, with an overclocked i5-4690K, 16GB of DDR3 RAM, a DX11-based video card, and a new SSD, will perform better than your current system.

The only difference between my current build & this is extra RAM...I have a pretty fast CPU, with a DX11 card, SSD thats fast enough for me so Im not sure how this will be an upgrade?

GPU not really a fan of AMD...Really like my current Nvidia Asus GPU.
I chose the R9 290 because it performs better than the 4GB GTX 770 (which uses the same GPU as the last-gen GTX 680). Then again, the R9 290 is advertised to compete with the more expensive GTX 780.
Does it perform better in real world gaming or just benchmarks? & is it particular games or ALL games. Also, how do drivers perform Ive always heard drivers are a big issue with AMD cards..
I'm not going to argue with you over choosing Nvidia or AMD. But if you're going with the "best bang for your money," can you handle the cost of the GTX 780 along with everything else you're looking for?
If the AMD GPU is downright better in all games & drivers are on par with the nvidia equal, no heat issues, no performance issues ect then Id rather go with the cheaper one that performs better in all games. I read that it runs games great but the drivers are lousy..BTW is it possible to find one that offers Alien Isolation & Star Citizen deal?

How does the crucial compare to the samsung drive? I currently own a samsung* no issues*
The Crucial MX100 is about as good as the Samsung 830, but the Samsung 840 EVO outperforms both SSDs. I went with the MX100 as a cost-cutting option, but the 840 EVO is the better choice.
When you say better is it real world performance better or just benchmark better? My current SSD feels pretty fast but its only a 128 gig so I dont have everything on it like games etc, only OS. I honeslty think a 250gig SSD is enough space & right there you can save a good bit of money to use towards something else. If I Have a 2T drive as backup I can use that for most other files. The 840 EVO-Series 250GB is on sale for 118 currently at amazon.

How much better is cooling using the coolermaster watercooler vs regular heatsink fan? Will I be able to OC a lot more & how much more power consumption will it cause? I currently running hs/fan from 2.6@3.8 for 4 1/2 yrs. Will liquid cooling be hard to install for someone whos never done it? Honeslty the coolermaster looks a bit cheap compared to the Corsair.
The Seidon 120V is better than the stock HSF, especially for overclocking. However, it is loud and its construction isn't as good as the Corsair liquid coolers.
Loud? I thought water cooling is silent? I really dont want anything loud bc my current HS/fan setup is not loud at all I can hardly ever hear anything so that is a must. Ive never gone with water cooling so Im not sure how easy taht is to setup & if its even worth it. For example, if air OC can get me 4.5 ghz with good temps but water can get me to 4.7 or 4.8 I dont think its worth the extra money or hassle..And how much more power consumption does water cooling cause of air?

How does the Asus VS248H-P 24" 1920x1080 LED compare to my current Dell? Isnt e-IPS cheap version of an IPS panel just seems a bit cheap for a monitor & to me monitor is very important.
The Dell U2311H also uses an e-IPS panel, but the Asus VS248H-P has a faster response time (2ms versus 8ms for the U2311H). The VS248H-P is also the newer monitor in terms of technology.
Is there any monitor that is actually better looking than both of these? I really like having a great looking monitor. And one that would look noticeably better than current one.

I can't really help you much here as the "good" gaming keyboards tend to cost over $100. There are some cheaper ones available, like the Logitech G105, the Corsair Raptor series, and the Razer DeathStalker Expert, but choosing the "perfect" keyboard involves personal tastes as well as individual features.
Which one would you say is best for gaming/and just everday use? I like having programmable keys that can open programs that I use often.

Looking for a "great" set of headphones is similar to finding the "perfect" keyboard. You'll have to conduct some research of your own, however, as I haven't really focused on gaming headsets in a while.
What would you recommend? Comfort is a big must.

If anyone else can chime in that would be great!

 

[Dangman]

Your right the case I currently have is a mid tower for some reason I thought it was a full. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139042 I like the design of this one and its only 10 more than the one you picked. Looks a bit better build quality & its actually the smaller version of the 750D. The only thing I dont like is the front grill makes it look cheap..the front grill on the 750 looks better but im thinking airflow is hindered..

Hindered a bit but still cools pretty well. Corsair's Obsidian line of cases are suppose to be of higher quality/construction than their Carbide series of cases.

Is 750 watt PSU enough? That is what I currently have.

Your OP says you have a XFX 650W PSU, not a 750W PSU. Yes a 650W or a 750W PSU is more than enough power. However if you want to do SLI/CFX, you need that 750W at a minimum.

When you say very good will it ever bottleneck me in reaching the highest possible OC on the CPU? I do plan to OC 24/7 as my current setup has been OCed for 4 1/2 yrs. But I hear asus has the best software for easy OCing & I like that.
Kingston ram. Since I will be OCing wouldnt it be better to go with a brand known to not bottleneck you when OCing? What would you consider a serious OCer? My current setup is OCed by 1.2ghz but mainly bc of heat since im on air. If those higher rated RAMs wont give me a noticebale performance increase I couldnt care less then.

Even back when you built your current PC, Intel platforms do not benefit that much from higher speed RAM. In addition, when overclocking current Intel CPUs, you don't need to touch the RAM at all. As such, you can overclock to 4.5Ghz and still be ok with regular DDR3 1600 RAM.

The Asus does have a lower chance of you not being to hit extremely high overclocks. But the key word is "CHANCE". Even with extremely expensive motherboard, there's always a good chance that you'll end getting the same OC as a cheaper mobo. In fact, that was shown in these two reviews:
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014...ne_microatx_motherboard_review/7#.VAy3yfmwIhM
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/08/21/asus_z97a_lga_1150_motherboard_review/7#.VAy33PmwIhM

But if Im upgrading wouldnt it be better futurewise to have more cores on the cpu? & Im currently @ 3.8 so Im not sure how much of an increase in performance that would be..

The only difference between my current build & this is extra RAM...I have a pretty fast CPU, with a DX11 card, SSD thats fast enough for me so Im not sure how this will be an upgrade?

No. You haven't said anything where getting a six-core CPU would be a good idea.

You're completely forgetting or ignorant of the fact that clock speed is not the sole indicator of CPU performance. There's also the Instructions per clock (IPC), CPU architecture and design, and many other factors involved. So while there's not a big difference in clock speed, there's a big difference in IPC and architecture that allows the 4670K to outperform your current CPU OC'd to 3.8GFhz despite the 4670K being clocked at 3.5Ghz.

In addition, your DX11 video card now is far far slower than the DX11 card that Tiraides posted.

If the AMD GPU is downright better in all games & drivers are on par with the nvidia equal, no heat issues, no performance issues ect then Id rather go with the cheaper one that performs better in all games. I read that it runs games great but the drivers are lousy..BTW is it possible to find one that offers Alien Isolation & Star Citizen deal?

It performs better in real world gaming. As for drivers, while they could be better, AMD drivers are fine. Can't help you on the deal.

When you say better is it real world performance better or just benchmark better? My current SSD feels pretty fast but its only a 128 gig so I dont have everything on it like games etc, only OS. I honeslty think a 250gig SSD is enough space & right there you can save a good bit of money to use towards something else. If I Have a 2T drive as backup I can use that for most other files. The 840 EVO-Series 250GB is on sale for 118 currently at amazon.

Slightly better real world performance that you'll only slightly notice. Personally I like the software that comes with the Samsung better than the Crucial.

Loud? I thought water cooling is silent? I really dont want anything loud bc my current HS/fan setup is not loud at all I can hardly ever hear anything so that is a must. Ive never gone with water cooling so Im not sure how easy taht is to setup & if its even worth it. For example, if air OC can get me 4.5 ghz with good temps but water can get me to 4.7 or 4.8 I dont think its worth the extra money or hassle..And how much more power consumption does water cooling cause of air?

No, $300+ custom water cooling set-ups are near silent. We're talking about liquid all-in-one (AIO) coolers here. Not quite the same thing. The thing is that a good air-cooler costs just as much as a good liquid AIO if not more. You can see the temperature differences here:
http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2766&page=5

So the NH-D15 is one of the highest-end air cooling HSF out there and costs about $100. The H80i that tiraides recommended outperforms the NH-D15 and costs $25 less. Granted the NH-D15 will probably be quieter since there's no noisy pump but you can't have everything.

As for ease of installation, for me, liquid AIO are easier to install than some air-cooling HSF out there. Then again, I deal with more liquid AIO setups than air-cooling HSF so that might be due to lack of familiarization.

 

[Pivo504]

How many dba is the liquid cooler he mentioned and once again will the liquid cooler use allot more energy vs air?

 

[Dangman]

How many dba is the liquid cooler he mentioned and once again will the liquid cooler use allot more energy vs air?

dba is not a good indicator of how noisy a fan is since different companies and websites measure noise differently. In addition, there are also other factors that determines whether or not a liquid AIO or air cooling HSF is actually noisy. If you want an indicator of noise level, just look up youtube videos made the same site/person of the different HSF you want to buy. Different videos by different people uses different methods of recording so you want to make sure to compare videos made by the same person with the same equipment.

With that said, did you even look at the article I posted? It literally answered your first question.

As for the power use, the H80 only uses about 12W of power. That's not a lot in the grand scheme of things.

 

[Pivo504]

So anything more than 4 cores is not worth it for any PC gaming ? Well my current PC is pretty quiet so Id like to stick to that for the new build. So the liquid cooling will not hike up your energy bill that much more over using a hs/fan?