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First pc build, on a budget. Could you take a look?

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October 28, 2013 7:28:06 AM

I am not planning on overclocking, so I don't see any advantages to a Z87 board over a H87 one. The power supply is going to be recycled from my current pc. I like to game, but do it very little. Hence the modest GPU.
Any suggestions?

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($217.25 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($90.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Grey 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($202.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 550D ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($72.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $950.72

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October 28, 2013 9:13:20 AM

You are in OK shape. With the SSD there is no need to spend the money on the WD Black drive... Any typical spindle drive is a good supplement to an SSD boot drive (speed is less of a concern). The PSU could also use a bit of an upgrade although that is a good entry level unit...

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.19 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($215.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Evolution ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $998.53
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October 28, 2013 10:10:27 AM

Thanks for the tips, Marco, sadams. My mind is set on the case. The 550D absorbs some noise, and looks sweet. Can't say the same about that fractal case.
And that particular 7870 card is not available where I live.
October 28, 2013 10:33:35 AM

It is a Z87 board which is better matched with a K series CPU for overclocking. The price difference between the 4670 and 4670k is pretty minimal. This board would set you up for an overclock down the road if you so choose. I prefer ASUS as my first choice, however there is nothing wrong with ASRock...
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