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Damien Wo

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Hi guys I'm new to computer building and I've created this build right here.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Damien_Wo/saved/4yNp

I'm going to be using it for slight gaming and perhaps a bit of Photoshop here and there. I would prefer an attractive looking case as we'll.

Any suggestions or alternative builds? :)

CPU

Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor $189.99 -$10.00 FREE $179.99 Newegg Buy
+ USD $10 off w/ promo code EMCPFHA34, ends 5/5
Motherboard

ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $134.99 -$20.00 FREE $114.99 Newegg Buy
$20.00 mail-in rebate
Memory

Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $88.99 $88.99 Amazon Buy
Storage

Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $51.69 $5.35 $57.04 Amazon Buy
Video Card

MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card $209.99 FREE $209.99 TigerDirect Buy
Case

NZXT H230 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case $59.99 $59.99 Micro Center Buy
Power Supply

Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply $77.99 -$10.00 $67.99 Micro Center Buy
$10.00 mail-in rebate
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^ Ehh, it would be $20-$30 cheaper still. You're right that he's getting it at a great price though... but a decent H87 motherboard is no less reliable than z87, just has fewer features.

Jameson Clark, you have a good point there about the CX series - the OP should go with a Seasonic, FSP, Antec, any of those would be good.

(And yes, SSDs are wonderful.)
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You don't need a z87 board since you can't overclock that processor. A cheaper h87 board will suffice.

I would just grab DDR3-1600MHz ram, as it's really not going to make a performance difference.

You really only need a 500GB hard drive? You can buy 1TB for $13 more. Also, no SSD?

Decent pick on the graphics card, though if your budget can stretch at all you should get a GTX 760 or used GTX 670.

Way too expensive power supply - you only need a 500w PSU as-is, 550w maximum with a graphics card upgrade.
 
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Jameson Clark

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only suggestions would be that the corsair CX series have received a lot of flak lately as they arent particularly reliable so another psu might be a good idea. Also i agree that a ssd would make boot times and loading screens faster, i too enjoy my samsung 840 evo 120 gb ssd
 
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Jameson Clark

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i too was going to suggest a different mobo but he really is getting a great price for it so a B or H 87 mobo thats reliable wont really be much cheaper
 
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^ Ehh, it would be $20-$30 cheaper still. You're right that he's getting it at a great price though... but a decent H87 motherboard is no less reliable than z87, just has fewer features.

Jameson Clark, you have a good point there about the CX series - the OP should go with a Seasonic, FSP, Antec, any of those would be good.

(And yes, SSDs are wonderful.)
 
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