I'm about to order a custom PC through NCIX's Assembly service. I'd love if I could get some input on the build I've chosen

ClubbaLang

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I've been wanting to get a new PC for a long time, and I finally have the funds to do so. I've decided to get my new gaming PC through NCIX, as they will assemble it, install the OS/Drivers, and test everything before sending it for $50, as well as adding 1 year warranty on the system on top of the warranty of individual parts. For someone who is not technically savvy enough to put together a professional-looking pc, this was a no brainer. Here is the build I'm currently considering:


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CFgkt6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CFgkt6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1172.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-22 19:23 EDT-0400


Some things that I have have my heart set on:
- Windows 7
- The case has to have quality built-in dust filters like the Phantex Enthoo Pro
- I really would like to have an SSD in this build
- I would really like to have 16GB of Ram
- I do not plan on overclocking at all

This PC is pretty much at the top of my budget, I don't want to go too much over this price. This is going to be primarily a gaming pc (for games like Skyrim and Fallout:NV with a hundred mods, texture packs and ENBs, and newer ones like Witcher 3, Far Cry 4, hopefully Phantom Pain and Fallout 4, etc.) I'm hoping it can run newer games (like Witcher 3) at 1080p 60fps no problem.

So what are your thoughts on my build? Anything you'd swap out or change? Any potential issues that you see? Will any of my components be holding back other ones? Will this give me the 1080p60fps on new games that I want? Should it last me a good amount of time, specs-wise? Also, has anyone ever used NCIX's PC Assembly option? I've heard good things about it, but would love to hear from someone on these forums.

I really appreciate any input you guys can give me.
 

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If you do not plan overclocking then why buy the 4690K? Get a non 'K' cpu instead such as the i5-4440 or 4460. And you could get a better power supply as well with the money saved from going with a non 'K' cpu. The list below has those changes. And yes it will run newer games at 1080p 60fps no problem and will last for a good amount of time.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1110.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-22 19:44 EDT-0400
 

ClubbaLang

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Thanks for the input!

So the 4690k is specifically for overclocking? I had no idea. What difference will I see, performance-wise, between the 4690k@3.5Ghz and the 4460@3.2GHz?
 

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In gaming there is hardly any difference at all between the two, maybe 1-2 fps difference. Save your money by buying the 4460 and use that money to buy a better power supply like I suggested.
 

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Like i said "it's just me",which means it's an esthetic thing mostly,but with the H97 motherboard you chose will it not work at speeds above 1600mhz anyway.Is the same for your choice.
You would need a "Z" board to reach higher speeds and the mc on the cpu should be able to handle it.With the i5's you can probably go up to 21333mhz without overclocking,but it depends on the cpu,1866mhz is a safer bet.
 

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So the motherboard that I've chosen will actively inhibit my RAM speed? The ones I've chosen are at 2133, but they'll only function up to 1600? Wow, that's actually a pretty serious oversight, thanks for letting me know! Do you have a "Z" Board in mind that will not inhibit anything, and fits into my price range?
 

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If I switch the motherboard, and the RAM to the 1866, as you suggested, and switch the CPU out for a non-K model like the i5 4460 @3.2GHz as other have suggested, I should save enough to upgrade my PSU to gold, and maybe switch out that SSD for a slightly larger one.

Thank you for all your help!
 

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I must say that ncix is pretty expensive with lhe ram,maybe there are cheaper options not given in the pcpartpicker,look at that too.No other shops that assemble? Really not worth trying for yourself?
 

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I don't have many other options and like I said, I have zero technical skills, really don't want something that costs this much to be put together from watching a few youtube videos. I get that NCIX is more expensive than getting them all individually wherever it's cheapest, but before I found their service, I was contemplating going pre-built. At least this way, I'm not completely being fucked over, just kinda.

Again, thanks for your help. I seriously had no idea about the motherboard putting a cap on the RAM speed.