Need help choosing components

tvornia · Jul 15, 2014

I plan to build my own pc for the very first time. Since I have never done this before, I do not know if the parts i chose will give me the best value for the money i plan to spend.

Here are the parts:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB TurboDuo Video Card

Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer

I am open to any suggestions you may have. Keep in mind my budget is 1000$, at most i am willing to spend one or two hundred extra.

i7Baby · Jul 15, 2014

Those parts should go together OK.

You should be able to get the newer i5 4690k for about the same price.

Then get a Z97 mobo eg http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/mainstream-gaming-z97-motherboard,3824.html ASRock Z97 Extreme 4 or Asus Z97-A

If you want to keep the 4670k, then get the Z87 equivalents.

The Corsair CX are a Tier 3 power supply in http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html. There have been a lot of problems reported with them.

You only need a good 500W psu for your build. Get a Seasonic 520, XFX 550 or Antec HCG 520M instead.

Tradesman1 · Jul 16, 2014

i7Baby :

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+1 though I'd go w/ a Z97 mobo to give yourself an upgrade path to Broadwell CPUs down the road, and preference wise I'd go the Z97-A from Asus

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