Hi guys I'm new to building custom desktops and I would like to seek professional opinion on my components list. Currently I have picked the components to build a gaming desktop that is below $1500. Please help me evaluate if it will function properly and efficiently so I can maximise my gaming experience. The components are as follows:
CPU: Intel core i5-4690k 3.5GHz quad core
Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM liquid cpu cooler
MOBO: ASUS Z97-A ATX
Graphic card: MSI GeForce 970 GTX 4gb Twin Frozr V
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X series 8 (2×4gb) ddr3 1600
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO series 250 2.5"
Power supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ bronze certified semi-modular ATX power supply
OS: Microsoft windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802, 11 a/b/g/n, PCIexpress
Case fan: Corsair air series AF140 quiet edition 67.8cfm 140mm fan
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24"
External hard drive: Seagate Expansion 4tb external hard drive
Some queries that I have is that
1) Is there any more improvement i can make to the components for the whole system to run better? Like which component have better counterparts which I can purchase instead of the one stated.
2) How do you know what brand and type of RAM to install into the mobo to get the maximum out of it?
3) what are some casing I can use because I haven't picked one and do I need a lot of fans?
Thanks alot guys, just for reference some games that I play is battlefield 4, far cry 4,watchdog and dota 2.
CPU: Intel core i5-4690k 3.5GHz quad core
Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM liquid cpu cooler
MOBO: ASUS Z97-A ATX
Graphic card: MSI GeForce 970 GTX 4gb Twin Frozr V
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X series 8 (2×4gb) ddr3 1600
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO series 250 2.5"
Power supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ bronze certified semi-modular ATX power supply
OS: Microsoft windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802, 11 a/b/g/n, PCIexpress
Case fan: Corsair air series AF140 quiet edition 67.8cfm 140mm fan
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24"
External hard drive: Seagate Expansion 4tb external hard drive
Some queries that I have is that
1) Is there any more improvement i can make to the components for the whole system to run better? Like which component have better counterparts which I can purchase instead of the one stated.
2) How do you know what brand and type of RAM to install into the mobo to get the maximum out of it?
3) what are some casing I can use because I haven't picked one and do I need a lot of fans?
Thanks alot guys, just for reference some games that I play is battlefield 4, far cry 4,watchdog and dota 2.