Would this be a good build for around $1100?

gear999 · Jul 19, 2014

So, there was some recent changes in my budget and now it is $1130 (Used to be $700

). Anyway, I just wanted to ask if everything is okay in this build.
The following prices are just rounded up numbers (excluding shipping but including rebates) from Newegg.ca (Yes, I'm in Canada so things are a bit expensive over here)

CPU: Intel Core i5 4440: $197 (I don't feel the need to overclock. Going to use stock cooler anyway)

Motherboard: MSI Z87 PC Mate: $70 (I said I wasn't going to overclock, But for $70 I'm getting an ATX Z87 so...)

RAM: G.Skill Ares 8 GB DDR3 1600: $80 (Don't have to explain this one)

Graphics Card (This is where I go overkill): PNY Geforce GTX 780 3 GB: $520 (Look, I've been stuck with low end video cards for years, I just feel the need to use something top of the line, even if it's overkill. Plus, this comes with the nice reference/Titan cooler so yeah)

PSU: EVGA 600W 80+ Bronze PSU: $60 (Should be able to pump enough power to a non overclocked 780 and i5)

HDD: Seagate 1 TB: $50

Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer: $90 (Seems like a quality case and looks beatiful)

Optical Drive: Something for $15.

Total: $1082.

Is this a good build or not? Any suggestions? I won't be overclocking so don't recommend an i5 4670K with a 212 Evo (ugh) or a H60. This is going to be my first build, so some criticism is tolerated. I also feel like I'm missing something in the list but I don't know what.

sid_90 · Jul 19, 2014

gear999 :

So, there was some recent changes in my budget and now it is $1130 (Used to be $700

). Anyway, I just wanted to ask if everything is okay in this build.
The following prices are just rounded up numbers (excluding shipping but including rebates) from Newegg.ca (Yes, I'm in Canada so things are a bit expensive over here)

CPU: Intel Core i5 4440: $197 (I don't feel the need to overclock. Going to use stock cooler anyway)

Motherboard: MSI Z87 PC Mate: $70 (I said I wasn't going to overclock, But for $70 I'm getting an ATX Z87 so...)

RAM: G.Skill Ares 8 GB DDR3 1600: $80 (Don't have to explain this one)

Graphics Card (This is where I go overkill): PNY Geforce GTX 780 3 GB: $520 (Look, I've been stuck with low end video cards for years, I just feel the need to use something top of the line, even if it's overkill. Plus, this comes with the nice reference/Titan cooler so yeah)

PSU: EVGA 600W 80+ Bronze PSU: $60 (Should be able to pump enough power to a non overclocked 780 and i5)

HDD: Seagate 1 TB: $50

Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer: $90 (Seems like a quality case and looks beatiful)

Optical Drive: Something for $15.

Total: $1082.

Is this a good build or not? Any suggestions? I won't be overclocking so don't recommend an i5 4670K with a 212 Evo (ugh) or a H60. This is going to be my first build, so some criticism is tolerated. I also feel like I'm missing something in the list but I don't know what.

I recommend a Good PSU like SeaSonic SSR-650RM 80+ Gold 650W ... Rest is all good to go...

drkatz42 · Jul 19, 2014

gear999 :

So, there was some recent changes in my budget and now it is $1130 (Used to be $700

). Anyway, I just wanted to ask if everything is okay in this build.
The following prices are just rounded up numbers (excluding shipping but including rebates) from Newegg.ca (Yes, I'm in Canada so things are a bit expensive over here)

CPU: Intel Core i5 4440: $197 (I don't feel the need to overclock. Going to use stock cooler anyway)

Motherboard: MSI Z87 PC Mate: $70 (I said I wasn't going to overclock, But for $70 I'm getting an ATX Z87 so...)

RAM: G.Skill Ares 8 GB DDR3 1600: $80 (Don't have to explain this one)

Graphics Card (This is where I go overkill): PNY Geforce GTX 780 3 GB: $520 (Look, I've been stuck with low end video cards for years, I just feel the need to use something top of the line, even if it's overkill. Plus, this comes with the nice reference/Titan cooler so yeah)

PSU: EVGA 600W 80+ Bronze PSU: $60 (Should be able to pump enough power to a non overclocked 780 and i5)

HDD: Seagate 1 TB: $50

Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer: $90 (Seems like a quality case and looks beatiful)

Optical Drive: Something for $15.

Total: $1082.

Is this a good build or not? Any suggestions? I won't be overclocking so don't recommend an i5 4670K with a 212 Evo (ugh) or a H60. This is going to be my first build, so some criticism is tolerated. I also feel like I'm missing something in the list but I don't know what.

You have a well thought out build and no criticism from me. I would suggest adding a 120gig ssd for your boot drive as you may well appreciate how fast your system boots and programs launch.

gear999 · Jul 19, 2014

Thanks for the quick replies, guys. As for the PSU, I've heard some good things about it and how much value it is for the price. Seasonic is also great too, but, they're PSU's are a tad expensive. I mean, their 380W Bronze PSU is $60. Actually, what about this?
Seasonic M12II 620W 80+ Bronze?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

It's only $30 more and it seems good. Is it?
Also, I currently don't feel the need for SSD's either but if I stumble upon a good deal, I may just get one and load Windows and games onto that.

sid_90 · Jul 19, 2014

gear999 :

Seasonic M12II 620W 80+ Bronze ... is also a very good choice.

gear999 · Jul 19, 2014

sid_90 :

Ok, so Seasonic 620W it is. Also it's modular. That's going to help with a first build.
Any other suggestions for the build or is it all good to go? I should be ordering the parts on Monday or Tuesday.

sid_90 · Jul 19, 2014

gear999 :

Go for it... All is well

gear999 · Jul 19, 2014

sid_90 :

gear999 :

Go for it... All is well

Thanks for the help, man

Thanatognomonic · Jul 19, 2014

Do you plan on buying from one specific shop? If you buy from multiple you can save youself a few dollars on various components, so you can end up buying better parts for the same price.
Also, do you plan on getting an SSD?

gear999 · Jul 19, 2014

Thanatognomonic :

I'm planning to get everything from Newegg.ca. Prices are almost nearly the same as other retailers too, so no big difference. It's quite popular too, and seems that I can trust it. About the SSD, most likely not but maybe in the future or if I can get one for cheap.

Thanatognomonic · Jul 19, 2014

This is probably what I'd go for.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($205.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.49 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB OC Video Card ($498.95 @ Vuugo)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $1084.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Whilst the CPU cooler isn't necessary, the stock cooler isn't exactly the best. The Tx3 from cooler master is a great and cheap CPU what'll help keep your computer running cooler and quieter, which are always two bonuses.

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