Look over my build before purchase?

Mr_SpringRoll · Jan 8, 2015

So I've put together a build that I'm thinking about buying, but I know little to nothing about PSU's so if someone could recommend a PSU that would be awesome!
I'm gonna use this primarily for gaming, and the only part missing is a PSU.
Can y'all look it over and tell me if it is good or not? I love MicroATX builds, and I would like to keep under $900 after rebates. If anyone has something better then by all means I will use it!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H87M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Phenom M Arctic White MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $796.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-08 03:14 EST-0500

Alpha3031 · Jan 8, 2015

You motherboard may need a BIOS update before using the 4460, I'd go for the 4440 just to be safe.

Here's a suitable PSU: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone550

Next time, you can calculate your needed capacity here: http://extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine

and pick a suitable PSU here (Tier 1 or 2A for extreme gaming/3D rendering, 2B for less extreme gaming and 3 for general use should be fine.): http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

mas7873 · Jan 8, 2015

If you're wanting to overclock in the future and get the most out of your system take a look at this build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M3n3jX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M3n3jX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Phenom M Arctic White MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $907.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-08 03:39 EST-0500

I know it's $8 above budget, which can be fixed by switching the case but I figured if you really liked the case you might not mind spending the extra $8.

LucoTF · Jan 8, 2015

Aftermarket cooler not needed if you're not overclocking. i5-4460 ideally needs H97 not H87. PSU selected:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 285 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: BitFenix Phenom M Arctic White MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $781.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-08 03:52 EST-0500

Icaraeus · Jan 8, 2015

^ The only way up from this PC would be spending less on the case and buying a better CPU/GPU. Otherwise I guess you'd have to raise your budget.

mas7873 · Jan 8, 2015

Here's another build, this is if you aren't overclocking and it includes a GTX 970. Also the PSU is fully modular which in the smaller case would help with cable management.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pbQ8yc
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pbQ8yc/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Silencio 352 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $902.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-08 03:59 EST-0500

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