First Build Idea

Toolman-Tim · Sep 3, 2014

First build and under a budget. Here it is:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 Advanced ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $793.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-03 23:06 EDT-0400

Let me know what you guys think. Please make recommendations and changes if you want.

mrmez · Sep 3, 2014

Looks good.
Any chance of adding an SSD?

GlenicoNico · Sep 3, 2014

Ya adding an SSD will make this build better. That PSU is quite overkill, 600-650w is enough, that way you save some money so you can get an SSD.

Toolman-Tim · Sep 3, 2014

mrmez :

I thought about it, but it didn't seem like that efficient of an investment for a budget build. The ones in my price range are pretty small. I'm trying to stay under $800 too. If you know of a decent one for a good price I will check it out. I can definitely upgrade in the future though!

mrmez · Sep 3, 2014

Once you've used an SSD, it's the first thing you'll get for a new system. You can easily add one in the future. ~120Gb is plenty for an OS, most programs and a game or two. That and a decent sized HDD is all the speed and space you'll need.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ssd-recommendation-benchmark,3269-2.html

Keep the PSU. I got a good PSU ~6 years ago, and I'm keeping it for my upgrade I'm doing atm.

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