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June 10, 2014 7:41:28 PM

So as I'm ready to complete the parts list for my first build. I was told on a response to one of my other questions, that the parts I had picked out would make a bad build. So I started again on pcpartbuilder.com and have finished. I have revised a few things to try and save as much money as possible on things I don't have a preference on while still getting the "must haves" that I want in my computer (Video card, motherboard, etc.)

So my main question, before I start saving over a thousand dollars on my first desktop, is.

Are there any incompatibilities among parts? Things that would not fit? I really need to know. Thanks!:wahoo: 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mmrvqs

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mmrvqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mmrvqs/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mmrvqs/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: Gelid Solutions CC-Siberian-01 51.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($9.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 9 AC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($289.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Micro Center)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($229.99 @ Micro Center)

Case: Enermax ECA3310A-B ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Plus 850W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
($99.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Acer V226HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($107.40 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Essential Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.24 @ Amazon)

Speakers: Genius SP-S110 1W 2ch Speakers ($10.49 @ Mwave)

Total: $1286.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-10 22:40 EDT-0400)

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a b V Motherboard
June 10, 2014 8:04:13 PM

Any reason why need that high end motherboard?

You don't need Z97 motherboard with i5 4690. Either get i5 4690k with the above motherboard/Asus Z97-A LGA 1150 or get a H97 chipset motherboard with i5 4690.

Asus Z97-A LGA 1150 is a good choice for overclocking i5 4690k without paying a heavy premium.

I would recommend R9 280 instead of GTX 760. R9 280 has same/less price than GTX 760 but a better performer.
Sapphire Dual-X R9 280 3GB 384 bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Also you'll need a better CPU cooler like CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Evo for overclocking i5 4690k. Otherwise the stock cooler will keep optimum temperature if you don't want to overclock.
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a b V Motherboard
June 10, 2014 8:13:06 PM

Yeah either get a 4690k and leave the mobo (and get a CM hyper 212 evo CPU cooler instead) or ditch the CPU cooler entirely and get an h81, 85, 87, 91, 95, 97 and save money. Also you don't need that high of a psu by far, not even if you sli two 760s. If you think you will sli later on get like a 750w or something if not a 550 or 600 w is fine
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a b V Motherboard
June 10, 2014 8:15:10 PM

way overdone on the the PSU and motherboard.

unless you plan to get a K-unlocked CPU later, you're better off with cheaper Z97's if you want SLI/CF support, or H97 otherwise.

if you're not OCing, no point getting a CPU cooler, and based on the price of that cooler, i doubt it'd perform any better than stock coolers. you can get one once you decide to OC. a Hyper 212 EVO is highly recommended then.

the few mhz between the 4690 and 4440 just isn't worth it for the price. you won't notice the difference, at least in gaming. if you were getting something like the 4690K to OC, that'd be a different story.

even with two 760s in SLI you're not going to need 850W. if you're sticking with only one card, tone the wattage down to 550-650W.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H97 GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($254.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Enermax ECA3310A-B ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer V226HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($107.40 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Essential Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.24 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Genius SP-S110 1W 2ch Speakers ($10.49 @ Mwave)
Total: $1099.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-10 23:06 EDT-0400)

with all of that money saved consider getting any one or more of these if you feel like it;
- a 120GB SSD at least, preferably a Samsung 840 EVO or Crucial M500
- better monitor
- better mechanical keyboard.
- better case
- a proper gaming mouse (?)
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