1st PC build - What do you think?

[Arcazz]

Good afternoon ladies and gents. I'm just finishing up researching components to build my first Pc.

I bought it mostly for gaming, specifically BF4 and tried to set it up to last me a couple of years before needing any serious upgrades.

Let me know what you think.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1QlU9

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2-W ATX Full Tower Case ($136.96 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($163.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1533.84

 

[No2rdame]

Not a bad build at all, some really good components in there. It looks like you did your research. The PSU may be a bit more powerful than you need unless you plan on adding a second GPU at some point in the future, though. However, SeaSonic is an outstanding choice.

As far as the Gigabyte mobo, I'm not too familiar with them. Some people like them, some people warn to stay away. Obviously, I'm a fan of Asus but I haven't had experience with Gigabyte to critique them objectively.

The other thing you may want to think about is bumping the monitor up a little bit larger. I got an Asus VE278Q 27" monitor and while it may be overkill I absolutely love it.

 

[Arcazz]

Not a bad build at all, some really good components in there. It looks like you did your research. The PSU may be a bit more powerful than you need unless you plan on adding a second GPU at some point in the future, though. However, SeaSonic is an outstanding choice.

As far as the Gigabyte mobo, I'm not too familiar with them. Some people like them, some people warn to stay away. Obviously, I'm a fan of Asus but I haven't had experience with Gigabyte to critique them objectively.

The other thing you may want to think about is bumping the monitor up a little bit larger. I got an Asus VE278Q 27" monitor and while it may be overkill I absolutely love it.

I spent a couple of days combing through these forums. Didnt buy a component with out reading 5-10 different threads. It really helped.

Ive been a big AsusRoG Laptop user and fan, It was very difficult for me not to buy everything I Asus. In the end after lots of reading I went for the least expensive of them, that wasnt MSI.

I needed to keep the costs down thats why I bought that particular Monitor. As for the PSU thats for future possible expansion.

 

[Jaxem]

Man, that same GPU was $230 after rebates on Tigerdirect this morning...but it looks like it's gone now

 

[Arcazz]

Man, that same GPU was $230 after rebates on Tigerdirect this morning...but it looks like it's gone now

Ouch that hurts, >.< ....