[Help] Final check on my build before I buy, need help!

Beserklord1234 · Oct 4, 2016

Hey guys, im about to go through with the purchase of my gaming build, iv been saving and researching for months and was just wondering if i could get some final criticism, be as harsh as you want! Im aiming to upgrade my CPU in maybe a year.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 240M 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (Purchased)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($249.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($112.75 @ Skycomp Technology)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased)

Video Card: Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Phoenix GLH Video Card ($1050 @ Mwave)

Case: Cooler Master 690 III ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased)

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit (Purchased )

Monitor: Acer P246HL Abd 24.0" 60Hz Monitor (Purchased)

Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($958.00 @ Shopping Express)

Budget = $1500 AUD for components marked at un-purchased

ryguybuddy · Oct 4, 2016

1. Outdated CPU, if you want to upgrade in a year to Kaby Lake or something you will want a Skylake processor (K series if possible) and a Z170 chipset mobo.

2. I would spend that AIO money on a better CPU or PSU, like in reason #3. A good air cooler is the NH-D14 or the Cryorig R5 Ultimate as well as the Cryorig H7.

3. That PSU is a little low quality, get a RM650X or RM750X or a SuperNOVA G2 or G3 650W or 750W instead.

Chugalug_ · Oct 4, 2016

Aaaaay, 'straya!

You can get a 1080 from Newegg for $920 AUD after shipping, so i'll add that into a PCPP list and get back to you.

Beserklord1234 · Oct 4, 2016

ryguybuddy :

I jumped the gun a little and didn't do enough research earlier, the AIO is way overkill but i already have purchased it. As the PSU goes will it still work with this build? when you say quality do you mean it doesn't have enough Watts or may be unreliable?

Can you comment on the main components combination? GPU+MOBO+RAM+CPU

ryguybuddy · Oct 4, 2016

Beserklord1234 :

It will work but its Semi-modular and a little lower quality which means a higher chance of failing and such. It is always a good idea to get a quality PSU. Spending $20 more can save $1000 worth of hardware sometimes.

Chugalug_ · Oct 4, 2016

What's your budget?

You can improve on the PSU choice by spending a little more, the XFX TS Bronze goes for $79 at PCCG from memory in the 550w variety.

Beserklord1234 · Oct 4, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Didnt mean to mark that as the solution XD but thanks anyway! And really? Is that a 1080 with roughly the same base + boost speed as the one chosen? it seems risky to have it imported from america

Beserklord1234 · Oct 4, 2016

ryguybuddy :

Beserklord1234 :

It will work but its Semi-modular and a little lower quality which means a higher chance of failing and such. It is always a good idea to get a quality PSU. Spending $20 more can save $1000 worth of hardware sometimes.

Ill make sure the PSU is my next project when i get some more money

as long as the current one last about 2 weeks

Chugalug_ · Oct 4, 2016

Waste of money, if anything just wait another week before building and get a high quality one.
Any reason you can't return the CPU?
You haven't opened it right?

Beserklord1234 · Oct 4, 2016

Chugalug_ :

I probably should have further specified, my build has been more like a constant upgrade, I bought the PSU with a different build i had about a year ago. Everything from my old build has since been swapped out except the PSU. A few months ago i bought the CPU + Cooler + SSD and now im buying the Motherboard + GPU + RAM

Chugalug_ · Oct 4, 2016

Never buy over time, prices will always depreciate.

Budget though, I can't do anything without an idea of what cash you have to work with.

Beserklord1234 · Oct 5, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Added budget to description

currently can spend $1500 which is being split between GPU + MOBO + RAM

Chugalug_ · Oct 5, 2016

Here you go, i've changed out the monitor for the XB271HU too, as it is IPS and is much better than the PG278Q, which still has severe QC issues with backlight bleed, and looks much better.
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/DMvgnn

Beserklord1234 · Oct 5, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Looks good

Do you think there is any risk with importing a card from america? also keep in mind that the Z95 G5 only supports DDR3

Chugalug_ · Oct 5, 2016

Nope, even though Newegg have a terrible returns department, they supply you with an invoice and proof of purchase, and they are very trustworthy.
Even so, EVGA specifically state on their site and in the graphics card box itself (in my FTW at least) that you should not deal with your retailer, and instead go straight to them.
You can register it via serial number on their website, and upload an invoice to claim warranty, which is 3 years for the FTW, not sure what it is for the SC though.
EVGA have great 24/7 support and are one of the best companies for warranty out there.

In regards to the RAM, that was an oversight on my part, too used to making skylake builds!

Here you go, edited.
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/xd2pKZ

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