first time build: intel core i5-4690, nvidia gtx 970

[BoomKing]

Hey

This is going to be my first build, and I am getting very close to ordering the components.
I want to to see what people think and to find any mistakes that I may have made.

My budget is about $1500 NZD but I have gone over a bit.

Here in New Zealand the selection of PC components available is slightly limited, also the components are quite a bit more expensive.

Here is my parts list on pcpartpicker:
http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/user/Goatcake/saved/tqmQzy

Make sure to set the region in the combo box in the top right hand corner to New Zealand so you can see the parts and prices that are available to me.

Thanks

 

[iron8orn]

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

you could stand to go with a better power supply.

not so sure about that motherboard.. was made for a little dual core but it will probably work.

 

[synphul]

This is almost the same as your current build with a couple of minor changes.
The crucial mx100 would be a better pick than the kingston and the power supply is much better than the one you had originally. Even though it's antec, it's made by seasonic and is better quality than the cx.

Price difference is around $20 nzd.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($292.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Mighty Ape)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($121.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($165.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.00 @ PC Force)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($569.24 @ PB Technologies)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.99 @ Mighty Ape)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($142.14 @ Aquila Technology)
Total: $1593.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-15 00:51 NZDT+1300

 

[Vic 40]

My budget is about $1500 NZD but I have gone over a bit.

You want to save some?

In the next build are options to make it cheaper,
http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/p/WTdpNG
psu+cpu are at least things that will save money and are good enough.With that psu do i also mean the wattage.
Ram will need to be set at the right speed.timings and voltage.
Another motherboard to consider,
http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97anniversary
this one also supports the max speed of that ram,and maybe that the cpu will play along too.

 

[BoomKing]

This is almost the same as your current build with a couple of minor changes.
The crucial mx100 would be a better pick than the kingston and the power supply is much better than the one you had originally. Even though it's antec, it's made by seasonic and is better quality than the cx.

Price difference is around $20 nzd.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($292.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Mighty Ape)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($121.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($165.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.00 @ PC Force)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($569.24 @ PB Technologies)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.99 @ Mighty Ape)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($142.14 @ Aquila Technology)
Total: $1593.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-15 00:51 NZDT+1300

The Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply is not in stock for any suppliers anymore.
What is the Antec TruePower Classic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply like?

 

[synphul]

The true power classic are rated the same quality level as the hcg. It's supposed to be based off the old seasonic g series.

 

[BoomKing]

The true power classic are rated the same quality level as the hcg. It's supposed to be based off the old seasonic g series.

Ok, thanks

What about the motherboard, is it good enough?
What do I miss out on by going with a micro ATX instead of a full ATX motherboard?

 

[Vic 40]

http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs550amaag1au
a good psu for your build.You don't need more than 550watts for a one gpu build with a gtx 970,especially when not overclocking.

Difference between atx and m-atx are in your case size and nr of expansion slots.
With the motherboard i gave as an option do you have support for higher speed ram,i think better audio chip and more expansion slots for about $10 more.
http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97anniversary
it lacks in the i/o part qua video output ports=>only hdmi.

Like i said can you save a little by going for the i5 4590,you're not going to notice the difference.

 

[BoomKing]

Does anyone know if the Fractal Design Newton R3 600W power supply is any good?

I don't mind paying more if it is good quality.

 

[Vic 40]

Find your choice and mine,
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html