New PC Build Help

[TheShad]

I've realized its time for an upgrade to my almost 9 year old computer for it is literally falling apart; so I decided to build a replacement PC. This is my first PC build (my other planned one was just too expensive) and I need help figuring whether these parts are good enough. I'm still deciding whether I should buy a gpu right now or wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday for better deals. I am also deciding on a new monitor because I am using an old IBM ThinkVision. Thanks!


CPU: I5-4690k ($199.99 @ Microcenter)

Motherboard: ASUS Z97-AR LGA 1150 Intel ATX Motherboard (89.99 @ Microcenter)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
[$10 Mail in Rebate]

Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
[$20 Mail in Rebate]

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Microcenter)

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
[$10 Mail In Rebate]

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Tigerdirect)
[$30 Mail in Rebate]

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $577.92


Possible GPU: XFX R9 250E 1 GB ($79.99 @ Newegg)
[$10 Mail in Rebate]


Possible Monitors:

Monitor A:
LG 22MP55HQ-P Black 22" 5ms HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor, IPS panel ($119 @ Newegg)

or

Monitor B:
ASUS VX228H Black 21.5" 1ms (Gray to Gray) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight Full HD 1080p Monitor 250 cd/m2 80,000,000:1 (ASCR) Built-in Speakers ($114.99 @ Newegg)
[$10 Mail in Rebate]

 

[SlayZombi]

Great build for the first one man! But I'd really suggest getting the Sapphire R7 260x.. Really good card, I have it.

 

[TheShad]

Great build for the first one man! But I'd really suggest getting the Sapphire R7 260x.. Really good card, I have it.

Thanks for the advice! Is it worth waiting until black friday or cyber monday for good gpu deals? If they do, I might consider getting the R7260x then, because its current price is out of my budget for a GPU.

 

[SlayZombi]

Great build for the first one man! But I'd really suggest getting the Sapphire R7 260x.. Really good card, I have it.

Thanks for the advice! Is it worth waiting until black friday or cyber monday for good gpu deals? If they do, I might consider getting the R7260x then, because its current price is out of my budget for a GPU.

It is DEFINITELY worth it. I have it in my machine and I play ALL the latest games, (Sniper Elite 3, Thief) all on ultra for only a little over $120. I would say that's your best bet. And it has 2gb not 1gb so even better resolution selection!

 

[TheShad]

Great build for the first one man! But I'd really suggest getting the Sapphire R7 260x.. Really good card, I have it.

Thanks for the advice! Is it worth waiting until black friday or cyber monday for good gpu deals? If they do, I might consider getting the R7260x then, because its current price is out of my budget for a GPU.

It is DEFINITELY worth it. I have it in my machine and I play ALL the latest games, (Sniper Elite 3, Thief) all on ultra for only a little over $120. I would say that's your best bet. And it has 2gb not 1gb so even better resolution selection!

Thanks! I am going to try my best to save up and get the R9 260x for my build!

 

[SlayZombi]

Great build for the first one man! But I'd really suggest getting the Sapphire R7 260x.. Really good card, I have it.

Thanks for the advice! Is it worth waiting until black friday or cyber monday for good gpu deals? If they do, I might consider getting the R7260x then, because its current price is out of my budget for a GPU.

It is DEFINITELY worth it. I have it in my machine and I play ALL the latest games, (Sniper Elite 3, Thief) all on ultra for only a little over $120. I would say that's your best bet. And it has 2gb not 1gb so even better resolution selection!

Thanks! I am going to try my best to save up and get the R9 260x for my build!

R7, lel, if you look up the R9 series p[rices are way too high for your budget. lol. 260x is great though!