Check my system build please?

[k3ro]

Hi all. This is my first time building a desktop so I need some help. My budget is £1,000 and I'm doing my best to get the best value components for my money, so if you think anything is overkill or if I need to put more ££ into it, let me know. Here's the build I've picked so far. Any input would be massively appreciated.

Mobo: MSI Z97 GUARD PRO: £77.96
CPU: i5 4690k: £172.98
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO: £25.45
PSU: Corsair AX750W Gold: £74.10
Memory: G. Skill Ares 2x4GB 2133MHz: £55.99
Storage 1: Crucial MX100 256GB SSD: £75.90
Storage 2: WD 1TB 3.5": £39.99
GPU: Nvidia GTX 770 (windforce 3x) 2GB: £238.52
Network card: TP-Link TL-WN781ND 150Mbps: £7.99
Optical Drive: Samsung x24 DVD Writer Dual Layer 5.25" SATA Black: £11.75
Case: NZXT Phantom 530: £95.44
Total price: £876.07 + £40 for an OS.

Are all of the components compatible with each other? Have I forgotten anything?
Is the case big enough? Do cases come with fans or do I need to get those too?
Is the NH-D14 a good idea or should I swap it out for Corsair H80 liquid cooling?
Do I need anything else (additional cables etc)? I'll get thermal paste..

Sorry for all the questions. Thanks in advance!

 

[Dawis67_AE]

Nice PC. Looks good.

It looks like you are using mini MoBo. I suggest this http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus-b85-plus-intel-b85-s-1150-ddr3-sata-iii-6gb-s-pcie-30-%28x16%29-d-sub-%28vga%29-dvi-d-atx

For GPU maybe pick EVGA or MSI 770.

 

[TomSkini]

In order to fit the gpu into the case you may have to remove a drive bay or two as the 770 is a little bit bigger than the space allocated in the case. So would recommend changing the case just in case. Another thing is your choice of motherboard - if you want to overclock you will need a Z97 mobo as the one you have chosen will not allow you to overclock. You could even get a cheaper cpu cooler like the cooler master hyper 212 evo as it's very good for the price. Apart from that your build looks very solid.

 

[k3ro]

Thank you both. I've swapped out the NH-D14 for the Cooler Master 212 since it seems to be better and is £40 cheaper.

If I plan to overclock (moderately, not extreme) would the MSI Z97 PC Mate be sufficient? If not, would the Gigabyte GA-Z97M-DS3H work? I'm not entirely sure what case to go for but I guess I'll find one with bigger dimensions than the NZXT 410.

 

[Dawis67_AE]

Thank you both. I've swapped out the NH-D14 for the Cooler Master 212 since it seems to be better and is £40 cheaper.

If I plan to overclock (moderately, not extreme) would the MSI Z97 PC Mate be sufficient? If not, would the Gigabyte GA-Z97M-DS3H work? I'm not entirely sure what case to go for but I guess I'll find one with bigger dimensions than the NZXT 410.

Cooler Master 212 isnt better than NH-D14, it might just be better bang for the buck, but if you are going to be overclocking NH-D14 is the way to go. My 4790k will go with Corsair H100i (liquid cooler) because i plan overclocking and for me it would be important to keep good temperatures since i have bad cooling experiences.

Z97 MoBo's is the minimum you have to go for especially for 4790k. MSI Z97 Gaming 5 is great. Also you can go for some higher like SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2.

 

[TomSkini]

If you're not going to overclock past 4.2-4.4 ghz then get the hyper 212 evo, there's no point in getting anything else. And as for the motherboard, the MSI Z97-G55 SLI is highly rated and is a good price.