My first custom gaming computer build.

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markiscool57

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As the title suggests this will be my first gaming computer build, i have a few parts selected that i think are compatible with each other, any inputs would be nice if some parts aren't compatible with one another.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qQVFHx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qQVFHx/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($91.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($134.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($141.98 @ SuperBiiz)
note* i already have ram sticks compatible with the motherboard i have selected
Total: $1108.89

any inputs would be nice!
 
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jimthenagual
As you are building a new system, I'd recommend thinking about getting the latest chipset/CPU. The ones you are looking at are still very powerful, but they are two generations old.

Take a look at the Asrock Z97 Extreme4 and the i5-4690k.

That power supply, although very high quality, is kind of an awkward wattage and pretty expensive. Not that I am discouraging spending good money on the PSU. I also spent a lot on my psu. As for the wattage, for a single 970, 550W is more than enough, or if you think you might want to SLI in the future 750W would be a good fit.

Again, that PSU is very high quality, love seeing people spending money on a good PSU, just letting you know what I'd do.

Finally, what are your plans on a storage drive...
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As you are building a new system, I'd recommend thinking about getting the latest chipset/CPU. The ones you are looking at are still very powerful, but they are two generations old.

Take a look at the Asrock Z97 Extreme4 and the i5-4690k.

That power supply, although very high quality, is kind of an awkward wattage and pretty expensive. Not that I am discouraging spending good money on the PSU. I also spent a lot on my psu. As for the wattage, for a single 970, 550W is more than enough, or if you think you might want to SLI in the future 750W would be a good fit.

Again, that PSU is very high quality, love seeing people spending money on a good PSU, just letting you know what I'd do.

Finally, what are your plans on a storage drive?

Enjoy your new system!
 
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logainofhades

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For $5 more you could go with this and get an i7 and 256gb ssd. I am the type that would rather spend more for performance, and not on unnecessary stuff.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.25 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.03 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1113.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-06 14:36 EST-0500
 
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