Can anyone review this build for a first time builder? :)

[BreeCat10]

I'm new to both building computers and linustech. As said before, this is my first build so far  

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/BreeCat10/saved/vkjbt6

Lower is better, as i cant really go much above $800. This is for a entry-mid level pc gamer. I'd prefer not to replace the cpu + motherboard at the very least but either way I'm all ears. In maybe 6 months i could upgrade some things more if needed.

[terrytek]

The mobo and cpu combo are fine, but can't you try an R9 270X or even a 280? Probably more powerful for the price.

[Laputacake]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($172.94 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.00 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: *Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: *PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.98 @ Newegg)

Storage: *Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)

Video Card: *Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ Directron)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($60.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $781.87

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-15 18:06 EST-0500

[Butterfish]

Okay build. I would get a CX500 instead of the 750W version. And a 128GB SSD to start with, and then get a HDD down the road. 

[terrytek]

Solid build. I would get a CX500 instead of the 750W version. And a 128GB SSD to start with, and then get a HDD down the road. 

Honestly, for the storage, I think the other way around. Usually the hard drive first, then the SSD. I think SSDs are a luxury, not a necessity, so I can always get an SSD later, but at least I have some mass storage I can put everything on.

[Butterfish]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($172.94 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.00 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: *Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: *PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.98 @ Newegg)

Storage: *Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)

Video Card: *Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ Directron)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($60.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $781.87

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-15 18:06 EST-0500

Holy moly thats a lot for the money!

[Butterfish]

Honestly, for the storage, I think the other way around. Usually the hard drive first, then the SSD. I think SSDs are a luxury, not a necessity, so I can always get an SSD later, but at least I have some mass storage I can put everything on.

silence is a factor too

[terrytek]

silence is a factor too

hard drives can't really be that loud. I can't test mine because my GPU fan is like a jet and I can't turn it down.

[Laputacake]

Holy moly thats a lot for the money!

I think people forget this:

homepage of pcpp.

[Laputacake]

hard drives can't really be that loud. I can't test mine because my GPU fan is like a jet and I can't turn it down.

Mine sounded like a whale singing from my old core 2 duo e6550 prebuilt :'( why did you have to go... Also Core 2 Duos are the best of the core 2 duos, fellow core 2 duo fan here

[terrytek]

Mine sounded like a whale singing from my old core 2 duo e6550 prebuilt :'( why did you have to go... Also Core 2 Duos are the best of the core 2 duos, fellow core 2 duo fan here

If you're a fan, why did you move on to a i5? if you were a fan, you'd stick with core 2 like me.

[Laputacake]

If you're a fan, why did you move on to a i5? if you were a fan, you'd stick with core 2 like me.

it died :'(, However im gonna make a server with the amazing E6550. Best CPU in IMHO. If I was given the choice between a GTX 980 and the E6550 i'd probably pick the E6550

[Juganog]

hnmm?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($172.94 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($81.00 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($68.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.00 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($239.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.99 @ Directron) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($60.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $713.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-15 18:20 EST-0500

[stconquest]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nHnk8d

[PC owner with questions]

ok when your estimated wattage is 337 (corner under edit) you don't need 750 watts try this :

FSP Group 400W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply

or this if that is too expinsive : Corsair CX430M

if neither of these work I will try again

[Briggsy]

change the arctic silver 5 for Tuniq TX-4.

[Wingfan]

I'm new to both building computers and linustech. As said before, this is my first build so far

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/BreeCat10/saved/vkjbt6

Lower is better, as i cant really go much above $800. This is for a entry-mid level pc gamer. I'd prefer not to replace the cpu + motherboard at the very least but either way I'm all ears. In maybe 6 months i could upgrade some things more if needed.

Made a few tweaks...better GPU and PSU....around same price

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fY2q7P

[Whorax]

I think you could go with a Radeon GPU... I'm no expert but they're supposed to have better price/performance ratios for people on a strict budget.

 

Also, what/when do you plan on upgrading? My computer draws 491 watts with 2-way SLI GTX 970s and I've got a 750W PSU, so I'd think you could save a little and get a lower wattage PSU. But if you plan on upgrading soon to something more power consuming I'd keep your PSU just because it'd probably save more money in the long run.

I'd recommend this PSU instead of the one in your original post if you do plan on keeping the 750 watt PSU: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply. It's what I have and it's gold certified and fully modular, for $15 more.

 

Do you plan on overclocking your CPU?

[BreeCat10]

Thanks for all the fast help I'll probably change the power supply to a lower wattage- looking back on it I doubt I'll need over 600 watts, or at least not for a while. I was already unsure about the video card because I'm not too familiar with them so I'll most likely change that for something with a better bang for the buck. I had looked into a SSD but figured that it might be more meaningful to allocate that money to other parts. The OS is also included in my budget, though i have the other needed peripherals.

 

I think you could go with a Radeon GPU... I'm no expert but they're supposed to have better price/performance ratios for people on a strict budget.

 

Also, what/when do you plan on upgrading? My computer draws 491 watts with 2-way SLI GTX 970s and I've got a 750W PSU, so I'd think you could save a little and get a lower wattage PSU. But if you plan on upgrading soon to something more power consuming I'd keep your PSU just because it'd probably save more money in the long run.

I'd recommend this PSU instead of the one in your original post if you do plan on keeping the 750 watt PSU: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply. It's what I have and it's gold certified and fully modular, for $15 more.

 

Do you plan on overclocking your CPU?

I'll probably add a SSD and maybe upgrade the GPU and power supply depending on what my build ends up as and what I'll need.

[BreeCat10]

Would the wifi adapter be fine? Also, just curious why there were changes in HDDs. Preference, more storage, better performance?