First time build- seeking advice!

[aidenp]

Hey guys,

I'm a first time builder and I think I've come up with the specs and list I want to go with, so any feedback and tips would be great! Also, any advice on saving money would be much appreciated, thanks

Part list:

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/JkwT99

[Guest]

What is the pc being used for ?

[Deadrogue]

What is the pc being used for ?

[EMENCII]

@aidenp

If you are just gonna play pick the i5 4690(k), if you edit pics and vids go with the i7, just that...

[aidenp]

mainly for gaming, but also for CAD and programming and occasionally video/ photo editing 

[Guest]

The Phanteks Enthoo Pro is cheaper (and better imo) than the 450D. 

 

Added a Corsair H105 AIO cooler.

 

Changed the psu to the better Seasonic G 550W and also swapped the HDD to the WD Blue.

 

Gigabyte card is $20 cheaper and it is very good.

 

You can add a couple of fans in if you want, although you might be fine with the stock ones.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($469.00 @ CPL Online) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($152.99 @ Mwave Australia) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($178.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($168.98 @ Mwave Australia) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($135.00 @ Umart) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($70.00 @ Centre Com) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($479.00 @ Centre Com) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($122.00 @ CPL Online) 

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($19.00 @ CPL Online) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($125.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($179.00 @ IJK) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master OCTANE Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($74.00 @ IJK) 

Total: $2300.97

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-30 23:47 AEST+1000

 

[aidenp]

Thanks!

Any opinions on the ASUS 970 STRIX, compared to the gigabyte or EVGA cards?