First PC Build! Any suggestions?

Dr_Handy

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Since Fallout 4 can't run on my PC, I have finally decided to build my own. I've been researching this topic on and off for a few months now, but not being able to play this game was the straw that broke the camel's back. So I have compiled a list of the parts that will be making up this PC.

I was wondering if anyone could give me some pointers. I think my build is alright. My only concern is if the case is big enough to hold the parts. I'm trying not to spend more than $1200 on this. I guess I could of copied someone else's build, but that just seemed like cheating.

My Parts:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($216.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($202.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1177.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-10 19:44 EST-0500

Thanks in advance!
 
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You can do better, at that price. Bad PSU choice, and no aftermarket cooling, for overclocking purposes. Also, you can get a better graphics card too.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($216.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TRUE Spirit 140 POWER 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5"...

logainofhades

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You can do better, at that price. Bad PSU choice, and no aftermarket cooling, for overclocking purposes. Also, you can get a better graphics card too.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($216.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TRUE Spirit 140 POWER 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card ($384.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1174.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-11 10:54 EST-0500
 
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