First Pc build, Is this a good pc build and are my parts compatible?

yoda858 · Dec 4, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/C7BCHx

First time pc build, need advice.

CTurbo · Dec 4, 2015

Everything is compatible, and all of the parts are good except for the psu.

okcnaline · Dec 4, 2015

Poor power supply. High response time on monitor.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.62 @ Mac Mall)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($144.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1132.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-04 00:23 EST-0500

CTurbo · Dec 4, 2015

I recommend these changes for about the same price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($318.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($124.25 @ Amazon)
Total: $1102.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-04 00:24 EST-0500

okcnaline · Dec 4, 2015

Why 16 GB RAM?

CTurbo · Dec 4, 2015

Because $59

yoda858 · Dec 4, 2015

Thanks!Would I be fine with 8 gb ram?the computer is basically for gaming purposes.

yoda858 · Dec 4, 2015

Also should I go with Cturbos build?Or just change my power supply?

CTurbo · Dec 4, 2015

My build trades overclocking for more RAM, a ssd, and a much better psu. Overclocking is a waste of time and money. Go with my build. 8GB of RAM would be fine.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $29.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-04 01:06 EST-0500

yoda858 · Dec 4, 2015

Ok thanks for the advice!

yoda858 · Dec 4, 2015

Could your build run games like black ops 3, or GTA 5 on high settings?

okcnaline · Dec 4, 2015

Easy yes. Both of our builds have almost the same components.

yoda858 · Dec 6, 2015

I just realized the CPU difference. Is the 4690 better than the 4590?

okcnaline · Dec 7, 2015

Yes, but all you will get is overclocking.

yoda858 · Dec 7, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Vn9jdC

Will the new case pick be good for all my needs?

Also, sorry for all the questions I'm just trying to get the best first pc build.

okcnaline · Dec 7, 2015

Eh... Case isn't the best quality, but if it looks good then I guess it works.

yoda858 · Dec 7, 2015

yoda858 · Dec 7, 2015

If I have home wifi, how would I go about connecting it to the newly build pc? Will I need one of those wifi cards?

yoda858 · Dec 7, 2015

Also, will motherboard standoffs be fine accommodating my CPU cooler?(I'm talking about the height and if it will fit or not)

yoda858 · Dec 7, 2015

Sorry the CPU cooler will be the cooler master hyper 212 evo 82.9 CFM sleeve bearing CPU cooler

yoda858 · Dec 8, 2015

Never mind with both questions decided to stick with original case and going to buy wifi card

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