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Hey everyone I'm really into computers and gaming, but not too experienced when it comes to building them. I'll be building my first computer for my father. He is pretty set in stone with the components we've researched and picked out so I'd like to avoid changing any parts unless there are compatibility issues.

Just looking for the experts to go over this build to see if everything lines up/is compatible. Maybe a few of you have even attempted a similar build and know of some issues. Thanks in advanced any feedback is greatly appreciated!

Build link below:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3kSf2
 
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Go for this build instead, for $7 more you have much better components :)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($5.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($113.99 @ Best Buy)...
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Everything is compatible, but you can save some money and/or improve the build considerably.
The PSU is much bigger than needed. A 450W PSU would be more than enough (A Seasonic G-series would be great). If your father wanted the larger PSU because he might like to run two graphics cards, let him know that the GTX650Ti does NOT support SLI. He'd be better off getting a GTX660. If he only needs one graphics card, cutting the PSU down will free up money for a stronger card. The 450W Seasonic is sufficient to power any graphics card needing a single PCIe power cable, regardless of manufacturer recommendations. These are always high, in an attempt (sometimes futile) to account for PSU-shaped objects like Diablotek, Logisys, and Apevia, that are not good for what's on their labels. Then, with no aftermarket cooler, he won't need the AS-5 either. If he's interested in overclocking, add an aftermarket cooler. Any of the 120mm direct-touch tower coolers will offer similar performance. Right now I'm recommending the one from NZXT, as it is considerably cheaper than the more often parroted Hyper212 EVO (a bang/buck Loser, so I do not recommend it, even though it is not a bad cooler). Enermax also has one that I believe is between those two in price (but I would suspect comes with a better fan).
 
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Go for this build instead, for $7 more you have much better components :)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($5.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($113.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($229.20 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Switch 810 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($164.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1175.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-03 21:53 EDT-0400)
 
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Great feedback guys I really appreciate it. I like some of the changes you guys proposed and will go over them with my dad when I meet him tomorrow to order everything. I think switching to a lesser PSU is a good idea.

To answer the question about the gpu, my dad rarely plans on gaming and if he does it would be older strategy games like command and conquer. So the gpu was a low priority and we wanted to keep the price low.

One question I have that occurred to me is that the antec case that we picked out doesn't have USB 3.0 compatible front ports. Does this mean they will not be used? Or that the speed is simply downgraded to 2.0?

Thanks again for all the feedback!
 
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There will be usb 3.0 ports on the motherboard, but those will be the only ones. The front should have USB 2.0.
 
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If he rarely plans on gaming save some big bucks and take out the GPU. Also switch to a core i5 4440. And a way smaller wattage psu.
 
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Ok, to run under your budget, I would consider something along the lines of:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($229.20 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1082.07
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-04 17:13 EDT-0400)
More space on the SSD, and a mechanical HDD for clutter. Went for a cheaper case, and PSU and added a GTX 760 GPU and decent ram, 1866 DDR3/Cas 8.

Or, to push the price down a bit and put it in a mini itx build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87E-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($42.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $902.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-04 17:23 EDT-0400)

Mini itx build, I chose a MoBo with WiFi, with the larger SSD, semi modular PSU to help with cables. 750ti for your dad's casual gaming with plenty of RAM.

I don't doubt there are better choices, and these are far from what you are looking at just what I like the look of, so I hope you are happy with what you find. I hope I give some ideas to mull over :)
 
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