I updated my Build. How is it?

[Vozella]

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Vozella/saved/#view=bJvYcf

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 ($198.99)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H ($84.99)

RAM: Corsair Veneance CML8GX3M2A1600C9 ($58.99)$

SSD: SanDisk SDSSDP-128G-G25 ($59.99)

HDD: Western Digital Blue WD10EZEX ($54.99)

GPU: MSI R9 280 ($189.99)

Case: Corsair Carbide 200R ($59.99)

PSU: SeaSonic M12II 520 ($69.99)

OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (Full Version) - Download ($99.99)

Total: $877.91

 

I'm doing something wrong, but I don't know what.

[Dabombinable]

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Vozella/saved/#view=bJvYcf

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 ($198.99)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H ($84.99)

RAM: Corsair Veneance CML8GX3M2A1600C9 ($58.99)$

SSD: SanDisk SDSSDP-128G-G25 ($59.99)

HDD: Western Digital Blue WD10EZEX ($54.99)

GPU: MSI R9 280 ($189.99)

Case: Corsair Carbide 200R ($59.99)

PSU: SeaSonic M12II 520 ($69.99)

OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (Full Version) - Download ($99.99)

Total: $877.91

 

I'm doing something wrong, but I don't know what.

 

Perhaps the RAM? If your not going for aesthetics any cheap kit will do. 

[deardevildude]

That build looks fine to me, but personally I would replace that r9 280 with maybe a GTX 960 or GTX 970 if your price can go that far.

 

Also maybe go for a 550W - 600W PSU maybe, better to go overboard than not enough.

 

EDIT: You may want to go for an aftermarket cooler, I would reccomend either the Cooler Master Hyper TX3 EVO or the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO.

[Vozella]

 

EDIT: You may want to go for an aftermarket cooler, I would reccomend either the Cooler Master Hyper TX3 EVO or the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO.

Should I get thermal compound with the cooler?

[Vozella]

That build looks fine to me, but personally I would replace that r9 280 with maybe a GTX 960 or GTX 970 if your price can go that far.

Why should I go Nvidia instead?

[patriotbarrow]

Why should I go Nvidia instead?

 

They're suggesting a faster graphics card which costs more money. Having used nVIDIA and ATI/AMD products, there's not much difference in them as far as user experience is concerned. An AMD alternative to a GTX 960 is the R9 285, I believe.

[Demons Wrath]

@Vozella you know if you can afford to spend a little bit more, you can do this:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($49.98 @ NCIX US) 

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

Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 285 2GB Mini IceQ X² Video Card  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($82.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.95 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $905.35

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-29 18:50 EDT-0400

[deardevildude]

Should I get thermal compound with the cooler?

Well both of the coolers come with thermal paste, I use the thermal paste that came with my 212 EVO and it is perfectly fine for my use.

 

Why should I go Nvidia instead?

Well you don't need to it's just my personal preference, I have witnessed a lot more stability with NVIDIA cards over AMD/ATI.

[Sportsman225]

Should I get thermal compound with the cooler?

I would recommend holding off on the cooler and if your computer runs too hot, then you could always by one later. If you don't need one, why should you buy one right?