Thoughts on this build

[daytdog]

Hello! 

 

So I am getting myself a new PC for Christmas since my current build is around 4 years old and is getting quite outdated. I can only spend ~$800, but I would like it as cheap as I can to have room left to buy peripherals and/or games [it's a gaming build]. I am also using some of my old stuff from my current PC [The HDD & Operating System] for this build to save me some money.

 

My friend made a list for me, and I was wondering if I could get some other opinions on it, so any and all comments are greatly appreciated!

 

The build link: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/daytdog/saved/zX9RsY

Thanks!

[thekeemo]

just add case

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($208.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.78 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($87.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.49 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($299.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Micro Center) 

Total: $775.22

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-29 17:35 EST-0500

 

edit: you can get rid of the HDD I guess

[WoodenMarker]

It would help to list what parts you already have in the list using the custom item function. What drives do you already have?

An anti-static wristband isn't really necessary--just don't dance on carpet with socks on and ground yourself on a metal case.

[Enderman]

Looks great.

You don't need an anti-static wrist band though.

[daytdog]

It would help to list what parts you already have in the list using the custom item function. What drives do you already have?

An anti-static wristband isn't really necessary--just don't dance on carpet with socks on and ground yourself on a metal case.

Updated.

[Inception9269]

What the mod said. If you're someone who makes a job out of pc building or builds them all the time, buying an anti-static band is pointless. A tip is before you touch components with a screwdriver, if you touch the screwdriver to the case first it will get rid of static electricity on it

[Dicoray]

Go with the CX 600m instead, the fact that it is semi modular really helps your build look cleam

[Recon97]

Hello!

So I am getting myself a new PC for Christmas since my current build is around 4 years old and is getting quite outdated. I can only spend ~$800, but I would like it as cheap as I can to have room left to buy peripherals and/or games [it's a gaming build]. I am also using some of my old stuff from my current PC [The HDD & Operating System] for this build to save me some money.

My friend made a list for me, and I was wondering if I could get some other opinions on it, so any and all comments are greatly appreciated!

The build link: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/daytdog/saved/zX9RsY

Thanks!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TtXNW

If you can slightly increase your budget then you can get a better pc.

That link is dead.Use this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TtXNWZ

[Geekazoid]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TtXNW

If you can slightly increase your budget then you can get a better pc.

That link is dead.Use this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TtXNWZ

There's nothing wrong with the S340. It has Linus' seal of approval, if that means anything.

[WoodenMarker]

Updated.

How's this look instead? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36vcmG

Go with the CX 600m instead, the fact that it is semi modular really helps your build look cleam

Doesn't make much of a difference in a s340.

[Geekazoid]

What the mod said.

The Mod has a name, @WoodenMarker.

Edited December 5, 2014 by Geekazoid

[Dicoray]

How's this look instead? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36vcmG

Doesn't make much of a difference in a s340.

But, if he ever switches cases it might be helpful

[Guest]

The Mod has a name, @WoodenMarker.

Saw that..

[Geekazoid]

Saw that..

Haha yeah. Both your names start with a "W" so they're easy to get mixed up.

[daytdog]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TtXNW

If you can slightly increase your budget then you can get a better pc.

That link is dead.Use this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TtXNWZ

Since when is a $200 difference a "slight increase" in budget?