How is this build?

[wisemaster96]

I'm going to be building a new system soon, and I'd like some opinions on this set-up. This machine will be used for gaming, but I won't be playing anything super demanding. Mainly games such as DotA 2, CS:GO, and Skyrim. As long as it can run most games on mid to high settings for a few years then I'll be happy. Besides gaming, I'll also use this computer as a media player, web browsing machine, and for other basic, daily tasks.

Processor: Intel Core i5-4570
GPU: AMD R9 270X
Motherboard: ASRock z87 PRO4
RAM: Crucial 8GB Kit
HDD: Western Digital 1 Terabyte Hard Drive
SSD: Crucial M500 120GB
PSU: Corsair Builder series CX 600 watt
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912

Do you think that these components will work well together?

 

[DeadGraphics]

I'm going to be building a new system soon, and I'd like some opinions on this set-up. This machine will be used for gaming, but I won't be playing anything super demanding. Mainly games such as DotA 2, CS:GO, and Skyrim. As long as it can run most games on mid to high settings for a few years then I'll be happy. Besides gaming, I'll also use this computer as a media player, web browsing machine, and for other basic, daily tasks.

Processor: Intel Core i5-4570
GPU: AMD R9 270X
Motherboard: ASRock z87 PRO4
RAM: Crucial 8GB Kit
HDD: Western Digital 1 Terabyte Hard Drive
SSD: Crucial M500 120GB
PSU: Corsair Builder series CX 600 watt
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912

Do you think that these components will work well together?

Yes they work together, Change the PSU to something from EVGA Antec XFX or Seasonic because the CX Series from Corsair uses Chinese Capacitors. If you want to buy a PSU from Corsair go for one of the high end models like the AXi and AX series

 

[wisemaster96]

Okay, I'll do that. Thank you for your help.

 

[Graphiicz]

That build is very unbalanced. What is your budget?

 

[wisemaster96]

That build is very unbalanced. What is your budget?

About 900 dollars. What would you change? Where do you think the bottleneck is? Thanks

 

[Graphiicz]

There is an imbalance between the GPU and CPU. I'd get this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($269.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $884.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[DeadGraphics]

Super gaming for $900 You can add an SSD in down the line
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CWzPQ7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CWzPQ7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.09 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($356.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $919.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[Graphiicz]

Super gaming for $900 You can add an SSD in down the line
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CWzPQ7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CWzPQ7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.09 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($356.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $919.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Way to skimp on the motherboard.

And that case is terrible.

 

[DeadGraphics]

Super gaming for $900 You can add an SSD in down the line
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CWzPQ7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CWzPQ7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.09 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($356.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $919.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Way to skimp on the motherboard.

And that case is terrible.

The case has 150 great reviews and the motherboard has 15 great reviews, it does the job and does it well. You don't need to spend $100 on a motherboard that isn't even z97

 

[Graphiicz]

Super gaming for $900 You can add an SSD in down the line
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CWzPQ7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CWzPQ7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.09 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($356.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $919.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Way to skimp on the motherboard.

And that case is terrible.

The case has 150 great reviews and the motherboard has 15 great reviews, it does the job and does it well. You don't need to spend $100 on a motherboard that isn't even z97

If you're basing your component choices on reviews then I'm sorry but I can't take you seriously.

 

[DeadGraphics]

Super gaming for $900 You can add an SSD in down the line
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CWzPQ7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CWzPQ7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.09 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($356.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $919.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Way to skimp on the motherboard.

And that case is terrible.

The case has 150 great reviews and the motherboard has 15 great reviews, it does the job and does it well. You don't need to spend $100 on a motherboard that isn't even z97

If you're basing your component choices on reviews then I'm sorry but I can't take you seriously.

Do you have any knowledge whatsoever I have built a computer and the motherboard and case have good reviews all around the internet, I know what I am doing, Linus Sebastian (LinusTechTips) said always check reviews around online

 

[Graphiicz]

I've also built a computer. What's your point? Anyone can build a computer. LinusTechTips isn't a reliable source of information. Besides, when he says check reviews, he means expert reviews, not user reviews. I can't believe I'm actually having this conversation... Your build is terrible, and a huge waste of money. If OP buys that I genuinely feel sorry for him.

 

[DeadGraphics]

I've also built a computer. What's your point? Anyone can build a computer. LinusTechTips isn't a reliable source of information. Besides, when he says check reviews, he means expert reviews, not user reviews. I can't believe I'm actually having this conversation... Your build is terrible, and a huge waste of money. If OP buys that I genuinely feel sorry for him.

Excuse me? How is my build terrible I can play BF4 60+FPS with AA ON! You can't
Linus is a reliable source because he actually builds loads of computers and fixes them every day. I bet you don't, now come on and don't argue because this is silly

 

[DeadGraphics]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QDHWzy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QDHWzy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($320.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $930.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Build with a "better motherboard"

 

[Graphiicz]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QDHWzy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QDHWzy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($320.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $930.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Build with a "better motherboard"

Why 4430 when 4460 is the same price? Why Z97 motherboard with locked CPU? Why slower RAM than mine that costs more and isn't dual channel? Why GTX 770 when the R9 280X performs identically but is cheaper? Why not Corsair 300R when it costs the same as the 200R? There are other case choices at that price anyway, like the Core 3000 or Shinobi. Why 650W PSU?

Please, stop wasting people's money. Just because you've built a computer doesn't mean you know anything about components.

 

[ex_bubblehead]

Ladies and gentlemen, knock off the petty bickering and keep your comments on topic. One more outburst and I'll lock this thread. @Graphiicz, you've already been warned about your behavior by one of my colleagues.

 

[Graphiicz]

So sorry for once again trying to prevent users from wasting money.

 

[wisemaster96]

Okay, thanks for your insight. I think I have a better idea of what I want because of this thread.
Thanks again!