PC build: your comments and suggestions

DerpyDan

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Hi everyone,

I'm building my first PC and was wondering if you can provide feedback and suggestions.

[It is not intended to be overclocked]
Here's the build:

CPU: i5-4460
motherboard: ASUS B85M-G
RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 DIMM XMP - 1.5v - PC3-12800 - HyperX Savage Series - 8192MB
GPU: Gainward gtx970 phantom 4GB [http://www.gainward.com/main/vgapro.php?id=953]
HDD: WD Cavair blue [1TB]
Case: Antec GX505
PSU: SeaSonic S12G-550

Thanks!
 
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Seasonic is considered an excellent brand of PSU and should serve you well.
You can also search the motherboard's manufacturer website to see what memory it supports. This information can usually be found under Support.

DerpyDan

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Well I have around 1040 bucks but prices are way up over here (russia)
Suppose that I maxed out the budget, is the build on it self stable/good ?
 

DerpyDan

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Thanks for the reply
Would the current mobo bottleneck the cpu ?
Also, do you think I should get a r9 380 instead or are the performance differences are significant?
 
The nVidia 970 is significantly faster, although it is more expensive.
No I do not think it will impact your performance to use the B85 motherboard but you should definitely check the motherboard developers website to ensure it supports your CPU.
 

DerpyDan

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Thanks for your help, according to this: http://www.pc-specs.com/cpu/Intel/Core_i5/Core_i5-4460_3.2GHz/2076/Compatible_Motherboards

the mobo is compatible with the cpu

Other issues that worry me:
- is the ram stick compatible with the mobo
- the gpu card states as a requirement "PCI Express-compliant motherboard with two and half
width x16 graphics slot" - is the current mobo OK ?
- is the psu enough to reliably hold all the system ?

Thanks!

 
Seasonic is considered an excellent brand of PSU and should serve you well.
You can also search the motherboard's manufacturer website to see what memory it supports. This information can usually be found under Support.
 
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