First Build Ready to Go! I think? Help me doublecheck please!

chordboard · Oct 20, 2014

Hey everyone, here's what I'm anxiously awaiting to hit the Order Confirm on:

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/4cq2zy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/4cq2zy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.70 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($164.78 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($407.95 @ Vuugo)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($114.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($17.09 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($107.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($149.99 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1603.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-20 21:08 EDT-0400

... But I just would like you guys to review or give your opinions on it or whatever, it's my first build and I would like to be 100% positive about everything!

Also, there are no gtx 970s available anywhere. The cheapest MSI 970 is from that merchant^ and it's the only item I'm getting from them, can I just order everything else and try the build without the GPU and slot it in later? Thanks.

thor220 · Oct 20, 2014

chordboard :

Hey everyone, here's what I'm anxiously awaiting to hit the Order Confirm on:

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/4cq2zy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/4cq2zy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.70 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($164.78 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($407.95 @ Vuugo)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($114.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($17.09 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($107.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($149.99 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1603.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-20 21:08 EDT-0400

... But I just would like you guys to review or give your opinions on it or whatever, it's my first build and I would like to be 100% positive about everything!

Also, there are no gtx 970s available anywhere. The cheapest MSI 970 is from that merchant^ and it's the only item I'm getting from them, can I just order everything else and try the build without the GPU and slot it in later? Thanks.

At the price you are paying for the 970 you might as well get a 290x or gtx 780. At it's launch price of $330 it was a good deal but at $400 it's not really worth it.

chordboard · Oct 20, 2014

thor220 :

chordboard :

At the price you are paying for the 970 you might as well get a 290x or gtx 780. At it's launch price of $330 it was a good deal but at $400 it's not really worth it.

Keep in mind I live in Canada, and that seems to be the standard price for us here. On PCPartPicker for the same card, switching to United States filter gets the price to $335. If I'm mistaken and we're gettin' shafted in the north then maybe that will be a smarter option.

thor220 · Oct 20, 2014

chordboard :

thor220 :

Keep in mind I live in Canada, and that seems to be the standard price for us here. On PCPartPicker for the same card, switching to United States filter gets the price to $335. If I'm mistaken and we're gettin' shafted in the north then maybe that will be a smarter option.

Yeah I could tell, all of your parts are from Canadian companies. Usually the 970 is recommended because it's the best value wise. That's only for america so if you can find a better deal on a R9 290, R9 290x, or GTX 780 I would take it.

Here's a card that's about equal for cheaper.
http://www.ncix.com/detail/gigabyte-radeon-r9-290x-oc-95-93519-1246.htm

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