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First computer build ~ Suggestions for better parts or thoughts

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September 22, 2014 1:21:23 AM

Hey guys, I'm new on the forums and I would just like to ask how my first gaming computer build would be in terms of the latest gaming. I am on a $1000-1200 budget but I have already worked out some of the components I would like, and I would just like to ask you for some suggestions for the parts I have not planned so far. They do not have to be too bad, but I would like to have an affordable yet flexible computer, with a bit of space for future proofing. I have not bought any parts, just asking around for a final check before I buy anything. I have found a website that will give me a significant discount so the parts which I am listing is purely for reference and does not reflect the price of what I am buying. The suggestions you can give just has to be reasonable, not too expensive but something which can be functional. The monitor and OS is not needed as I already have those things, neither is the keyboard or mouse, just letting you guys know. Thanks in advance.

PCPartPicker part list

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (I am overclocking the CPU)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

For the purposes of this computer, I am using it primarily for gaming like dayz, which I know is quite a cpu reliant game, league of legends, cs: go and other games. I might also use photoshop but that would be it for the most part.


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a b 4 Gaming
September 22, 2014 1:25:13 AM

Great build, change the Memory to Corsair LP or G.Skill, Veng series has tall heatspreaders which obstruct while installing cooler.

Get a better PSU, avoid Corsair VS/ CX/ CS/ builder series, they use cheap capacitors. Any 550W or high PSU from XFX/ Antec/ EVGA/ SeaSonic will do.

You'll certainly need a Motherboard to put all these into.
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a c 279 4 Gaming
September 22, 2014 1:29:02 AM

Try -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.73 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($112.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($20.78 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1144.39
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September 22, 2014 1:38:55 AM

Thanks for the very quick response! I will change the PSU from the corsair one to a Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply which seems to be rated highly on the tier list or a OCZ OCZ600MXSP Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply 80+, and I will change my memory to the G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory, which isnt much different in price to the corsair veng, so I am really getting an upgrade :D 
For the mobo I was thinking an Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard, or a MSI Z97-GAMING 7
Thanks so far for the help, and these are really just my last questions about the components of my computer.
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September 22, 2014 1:45:32 AM

i7Baby said:
Try -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.73 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($112.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($20.78 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1144.39


Thanks for the suggestions, but I was really just looking for suggestions for the parts I didn't already have, as I get a discount already for the parts which I have picked already, so when it is time to add up, this build won't be as powerful as the parts I have already listed. Thanks for suggesting these though, and I am quite interested actually in getting that PSU and MOBO you have suggested.
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a b 4 Gaming
September 22, 2014 1:51:03 AM

Great choice on ram and psu. Also, gaming 7 is better than Z97 a but both are excellent mobo and you can't go wrong with either.
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