First Build and Need Advice

[Zlambe]

This is my first build. I'm looking to play games at medium-high settings at 1080p 50+ fps. It's also going to be used for light video editing, but considering my ASUS Transformer Book T100TA can do what I need, I doubt that will be an issue. Also, I am in the UK, so technology is much more expensive here than in some other countries.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/HKcLpg

Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/HKcLpg/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£166.74 @ Aria PC) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  (£50.99 @ Amazon UK) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£86.36 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  (£60.34 @ Ebuyer) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£52.99 @ Amazon UK) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II  Video Card  (£217.49 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£58.78 @ Amazon UK) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  (£10.98 @ CCL Computers) 

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  (£9.58 @ CCL Computers) 

Case Fan: LEPA LP70D12R 120mm  Fan  (£3.21 @ Amazon UK) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Red 52.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  (£8.46 @ CCL Computers) 

Mouse: Mad Catz R.A.T. 7 Wired Laser Mouse  (£63.98 @ Novatech) 

Headphones: Corsair Raptor HS40 7.1 Channel Headset  (£42.20 @ Amazon UK) 

Other: Windows 8.1 (£83.99)

Other: AOC E2461FWH (£112.36)

Other: Roccat Isku FX (£69.84)

Total: £1098.29

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-22 21:54 BST+0100

[ilikemacandpc]

Please read:

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

 

I would advise a different CPU coolerand maybe go for a GTX 970

 

Also, WD blacks don't have any appreciable gain over regularhard drives

 

And, your build NEEDS an SSD

 

Furthermore, what is the case?

 

Budget?

 

So many things...

[rmac52]

I would avoid Mad Catz mice.  I have a rat 7 and its a terrible mouse.  Poor sensor and poor build quality.

[Trik'Stari]

I wouldn't buy a 750w PSU that's 80+bronze, get +gold minimum (also go with Seasonic, they have the best ratings and a lot of power supplies out there are seasonics in a different case with a different logo). I'd also get a 970 instead of a 770 gpu if you can. also get an SSD. SOOOOOOOOO much better than plain old HDD

[brob]

What case?

 

The psu is larger than needed. A good 650W until would be better.

 

Have you considered including an ssd?

 

I wouldn't bother with additional fans initially. They can always be added later.

[CK_WD]

Hi Zlambe!

 

It's a good build you have here.

I'm happy to see you've chosen the WD Black hard drive for your storage device! It's a maximum performance hard drive designed for gaming and more demanding applications, so it's basically perfect for this use.

Also, I'd recommend you do upgrade your GPU, you've already had a suggestion about the GTX 970. The PSU is good, it's always better to have a bit more than needed, but still, @brob has right, may be a 650W would be better; it's more but not too much.

 

Cheers!

 

CK_WD