What do you think about this rig?

[Daniel Vekslender]

With help of some nice people here, I choosed some parts for a gaming rig that I will build soon, and I want to hear a little bit more opinions.

Specs:

CPU: Intel Core i5 4670K (changed from 4670)
CPU fan: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87MX-D3H
Crucial Ballistix 2x4GB (1600MHz, CAS 8)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro SSD (already owned)
Video card: ASUS Radeon HD 7970 3GB
Case: NZXT Phantom 630
Case fan: NZXT FS-200RB-BLED (only NZXT fans are compatible with Phantom cases)
PSU: XFX P1-650X-XXB9
Monitor: ASUS VS229H-P
Optical drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer

Cheap mouse and keyboard

Total: $1,285 before rebates, promos and combos.

(http://pcpartpicker.com/user/DannyVekslender/saved/2aly)

 

[EasyTransfer]

Seems pretty good to me, what games to you plant I be planning because different games are better with nvidia. Also maybe get a xfx xxx 650w so you have room for sli/crossfire in the future. No need on a aftermarket cpu cooler if you don't plan to overclock, if you do plan to overclock you will need the 4670k.

 

[EasyTransfer]

Don't see a mechanical drive ever.

 

[Daniel Vekslender]

if you do plan to overclock you will need the 4670k.

Umm, good point. I think I will stick with the aftermarket if I will ever want to overclock...

Also, I don't really want to CrossFire\SLI, because of high heat and power consumption.

Don't see a mechanical drive ever.

What? (lol if you mean that I don't want a mechanical drive then yes)

 

[EasyTransfer]

So how much ssd space do you have, is that enough for photos, movies, documents etc. the xfx xxx is also semi modular meaning less cables, saving space and lowering heat.

 

[EasyTransfer]

Get this motherboard combo with the i5 at newegg, way better motherboard, this motherboard is great to overclock with and has an amazing sound card built in for better audio and killer ethernet for faster internet speed.

 

[Daniel Vekslender]

So how much ssd space do you have, is that enough for photos, movies, documents etc. the xfx xxx is also semi modular meaning less cables, saving space and lowering heat.

Okay, I changed it.

My SSD is 256GB, and I don't really need more than that. I use about 40GB for my stuff and 50GB is the OS and some programs.

Also, I have a 1TB USB 3.0 external drive for the stuff I don't use frequently (pictures, etc).

 

[EasyTransfer]

Get this motherboard combo with the i5 at newegg, way better motherboard, this motherboard is great to overclock with and has an amazing sound card built in for better audio and killer ethernet for faster internet speed. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1392846

 

[Daniel Vekslender]

Get this motherboard combo with the i5 at newegg, way better motherboard, this motherboard is great to overclock with and has an amazing sound card built in for better audio and killer ethernet for faster internet speed. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1392846

Internet speed is defined by the ISP. I get the internet I pay for with a mid-end old motherboard.

Also, I am not an audiophile or overclock maniac that will throw money at things that he don't need.

 

[EasyTransfer]

the reason i added the combo is because this motherboard is better then the gigabyte one and with this combo it is the same price.

 

[Daniel Vekslender]

the reason i added the combo is because this motherboard is better then the gigabyte one and with this combo it is the same price.

Not the same price, it's like $40 more.