Finalizing Computer Build: What do you guys think?

iMisterPotato · Apr 5, 2015

Hey guys! This is my current PC build, do you guys think I should update anything or does it look good? This PC will be used for light gaming (BF3, League, Starcraft, Command and Conquer) etc, and for mainly schoolwork/office stuff.

Hey guys! This is my current PC build, do you guys think I should update anything or does it look good? This PC will be used for light gaming (BF3, League, Starcraft, Command and Conquer) etc, and for mainly schoolwork/office stuff.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.75 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($50.00)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($200.00)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($83.03 @ Amazon)
Total: $852.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-05 00:43 EDT-0400

My budget is preferably 800-850 so this goes over a bit, do you guys think I should get a different case? Will it be able to cool everything? Should I get more fans?

I was looking at the current cases, Fractal Design R4 for 80, NZXT H440 for around the same price, NZXT Phantom 410. But Im open to other choices or suggestions.

Thanks for your help guys!

tiny voices · Apr 5, 2015

I would change motherboards. That board does not support SLI and is not great for overclocking. Are you getting a MC combo deal? What is the next board up?

iMisterPotato · Apr 5, 2015

tiny voices :

Yes i am getting an MC Combo deal, and its not good for overclocking? I thought all Z97 Mobos were good for OC. and i dont plan on using 2 GPUs so i dont think ill need SLI

tiny voices · Apr 5, 2015

Not all boards are the same for overclocking. lower end Z97 boards with worse power phasing don't overclock as well as better boards do.

iMisterPotato · Apr 5, 2015

tiny voices :

Then do you have any suggestions or nah?
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/e097ddab#/e097ddab/33
These are the prices im going off of.

And what if I dont overclock?

envy14tpe · Apr 5, 2015

I'd upgrade the Mobo as mentioned. Low end give low overclocks. Look at my low end Z mobo. I only reach 4.4GHz on a great overclocking CPU. With a better mobo I could hit around 4.6GHz. And new CPUs can't come close to 4.6GHz unless a beast of a cooler. So, since the cpu+mobo combo exists I'd get something decent like the GA-Z97X-Gaming 7

Otherwise the build looks pretty solid. You could upgrade the SSD to a 250GB one instead. And if you just need light gaming and school work then a 4590 + H97 mobo could be a money saver. No overclocking but not necessary for you.

iMisterPotato · Apr 5, 2015

envy14tpe :

Thats what I was thinking, but when it comes to overclocking, wouldnt I want to be able to OC towards the future? Like once everything gets a bit slower?

Archaic59 · Apr 5, 2015

UPDATED:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($105.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.63 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($192.71 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $789.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-05 02:18 EDT-0400

tiny voices · Apr 5, 2015

^ he did say he would only be doing light gaming. Nothing he lists will need anything like a gtx970 to run at max.

iMisterPotato · Apr 5, 2015

Archaic59 :

This system won't overclock and removes the SSD, but, it moves you in to a GTX 970 and will wipe the floor with your other build. Adds DVD writer also.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.63 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $837.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-05 01:58 EDT-0400

Im ok with the non overclock, but the GTX970 is something I do not believe ill need. Also, the SSD to me, is an important piece due to its fast loading times.

tiny voices · Apr 5, 2015

The build posted there buy with a 960 and an SSD would be excellent for your needs.

iMisterPotato · Apr 5, 2015

envy14tpe :

tiny voices :

Any suggestions for a new mobo?

iMisterPotato · Apr 5, 2015

tiny voices :

What about the PSU? Shouldnt I get 620 W just in case i need to upgrade?

Archaic59 · Apr 5, 2015

tiny voices :

Right. My bad. Build updated.

iMisterPotato · Apr 5, 2015

Archaic59 :

what about the PSU? Shouldnt I get a better PSU?

Archaic59 · Apr 5, 2015

The Antec PSU is made by Seasonic and is very high quality. It has more power than you need.

iMisterPotato · Apr 5, 2015

Archaic59 :

What about upgradeability? <- not a real word.

Archaic59 · Apr 5, 2015

What type of upgrades are you foreseeing (<-word?). System load is less than 300 watts as is.

iMisterPotato · Apr 5, 2015

Archaic59 :

Actually, yeah youre right. I wont be upgrading this for a few years anyways. Alright, last 2 questions, do you think I should switch out the GTX 960 for a Radeon R9 280x? and do you think I should get a case with better air flow/ silence?

Archaic59 · Apr 5, 2015

GTX 960 uses about 120 watts. Recommended whole system PSU for GTX 960 is 430 watts. We got that covered and then some with Antec 520. R9-280X is a little bit faster but requires 600 watt PSU, using more power and generating more heat. It's up to you.
The corsair 200R is a good case with many cooling options. Since you've selected an Intel/Nvidia system, cooler temps will prevail as compared to AMD system. Fractal R5 case is very very good quality.

Signing off. Happy Easter!

iMisterPotato · Apr 5, 2015

I would like to thank everyone here so much for all your help, special thanks to Archaic59 for making me an awesome build and helping me out, and tiny voices for helping get the thread started!

Thanks guys, Ima go see what else I can tinker with this.

envy14tpe · Apr 5, 2015

What's the updated build?

Archaic59 · Apr 5, 2015

This is the final build with possible change to case from 200R to define R5.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($105.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($192.71 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $781.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-05 09:40 EDT-0400

tiny voices · Apr 5, 2015

Looks good to me. Wouldn't change a thing.

envy14tpe · Apr 5, 2015

@Archaic59: Is that what OP said or you said?

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