My First Build

dshamtob · Jun 23, 2015

Anyone recommend any changes?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3wnVQ7

Tradesman1 · Jun 23, 2015

Looks pretty good

StormBrew · Jun 23, 2015

Don't get the Gtx 960 4gb. The R9 280x performs much better, despite the greater wattage. Right now you can get an r9 290 for the same price also!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.22 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($240.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $882.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 01:43 EDT-0400

dshamtob · Jun 23, 2015

StormBrew :

Don't get the Gtx 960 4gb. The R9 280x performs much better, despite the greater wattage. Right now you can get an r9 290 for the same price also!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.22 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($240.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $882.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 01:43 EDT-0400

Is the stock fan that comes with the processor really worth it to change if you aren't overclocking?

StormBrew · Jun 23, 2015

dshamtob :

StormBrew :

Is the stock fan that comes with the processor really worth it to change if you aren't overclocking?

No, but it will run much more quiet compared to the stock cooler. Ultimately your choice.