New Build Advice Required

[Jeffs74]

Hi. I'm looking to put together a new machine now that my trusty Q6600 build is showing its age after five and a half years. Yeh, I know. My computer is that old.

Anyway, I've been reading up on a few things and came up with the following core of a system. I'd probably be looking to overclock at some point, although I wouldn't be looking to set any records, just get a nice OC boost.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card

Are there any flaws in this setup? Anything which can be improved upon without increasing cost too much? And I'd be grateful for advice on the following....

1. GPU - I'm a bit out of touch. The Asus is just in there as a placeholder.
2. Case - I really have no idea what to go for here.
3. PSU - I was thinking of something around 600W. Overkill, underkill, or just right. And what is recommended?

Thanks

 

[lmaonade200]

For the GPU, in today's market, you really can't go wrong with an Nvidia GTX 760, it costs around 250 bucks, and is a great performer, if you can spare 60 bucks more for the GPU go with an Asus GTX 770 instead:
so
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card
or
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card

For a case, there are a lot of options to choose from, but generally if you don't want anything too flashy I'd say:
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case
can't go wrong with a decent Antec, Corsair, Cooler Master, or NZXT case though so still plenty to choose from, just choose one that has the features you want, looks you dig, and reviews you want to see

For the PSU, Seasonic, XFX, Corsair (non CX) are some of the best brands
so I'd say something like a:
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
it's one of Corsair's higher quality product lines, it's 650W and gold rated so you can get a nice overclock in with high efficiency, and it's on a killer deal (20 bucks MIR, though some people distrust these mail in deals)
if you don't like mail in rebate deals, then:
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
this is fine too, but it's not modular so cables for days.

 

[logainofhades]

Put your build together in PC partpicker and it will give you a pretty decent idea on power supply needs. For PSU, 620w Seasonic is a great choice. 550w XFX would probably be sufficient for this build as well. Here is something just to get things started.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Team Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.98 @ Best Buy)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($46.98 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1005.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-11 19:44 EST-0500)

 

[Jeffs74]

Thanks for the replies so far.

Is 16GB considered overkill for RAM? I do a little video editing, but probably not enough that it should be a factor in paying too much. I've dropped the RAM down to 8GB in order to free a bit up for a decent case and PSU. Does this build look solid enough, or anything which can be improved upon?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card
Case: Antec Eleven Hundred ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

 

[logainofhades]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£164.39 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.18 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£105.64 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory (£62.54 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£96.15 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£43.96 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (£234.83 @ Ebuyer)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case (£62.90 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£66.27 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£70.40 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £932.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-12 15:04 GMT+0000)