Build Final Questions

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I'm planning on building a PC at the end of August for casual gaming. It's my first time building a computer, but I think that I have gotten a pretty good grasp over the basic concepts. What I need to know now is:

1. If the PSU I chose is overkill in terms of wattage for my build.
2. If I can get better components for the same price as the components I found.
3. If I need any additional fans for my build (I do not plan on overclocking my CPU yet)
4. If any of the components I chose are outright garbage in terms of quality.
5. I also need you guys to double check if all the components are compatible.

This is my build as of now:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cRGKK8 (If the link does not work, ill type up a list)

A note about the case: I am also considering this one (http://www.amazon.com/Fractal-Design-Define-Cases-FD-CA-DEF-R4-BL/dp/B008HD3CTI) for a slight increase in price, since it looks much better than the Corsair that's in my build. However, I haven't really looked into it so I don't know much about the quality/compatibility with other parts. Is it worth it?
 

Dark Lord of Tech

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Go with a current socket setup.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB ACX Video Card ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1053.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-01 14:56 EDT-0400
 
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JuniorPCBuilder

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Stick with the 200R, And ditch the PSU, As corsairs CX/VS Line of PSUs have bad capacitors that short out more frequently than a better made PSU.

Other than the PSU, This is a well balanced and overall excellent computer.
 

Parthu Revanth

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This is the Best Build you get..

I suggest you to get this RAMs in you Build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($78.30 @ Newegg)
Total: $78.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-01 15:08 EDT-0400
 
Aug 1, 2014
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Will the PSU and RAM in the build that SR-71 Blackbird and Parthu Revanth recommended work well with the components in my current build?
 

Parthu Revanth

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GTX 760 need only 500 Watts PSU. 600 Watts PSU is more then Enough.

The RAM I suggested will work in you build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($78.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB ACX Video Card ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1047.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-01 15:17 EDT-0400
 
Aug 1, 2014
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Thank you. I'm still working out the logistics of the build, so i'll see what exact changes i'll make.
 

Parthu Revanth

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If your thinking to play High-End games in future then consider getting GTX 770
It will work with 600 PSU

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($78.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1107.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-01 15:23 EDT-0400


 
Aug 1, 2014
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I think the 770 will be a bit too much at this point. Ill probably upgrade my rig to a better graphics card next year.