Opinions on PC build?

[braydonmoncivais]

After I heard Fallout 4 and a few other games, I decided I would aim to build my own gaming/recreational PC for the first time with the help from a friend. I was going to see if I could get any opinions and any ideas on how to improve cost and/or performance. Here's the link: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/HannibalLecter/saved/sBXG3C

I know I can save on the case but I'm unsure what case I should use instead of the one I have selected it with.

/Edit: I'm already over budget so I have to save a bit longer than I was expecting but I'm trying to keep it below 1600.

[Paralectic]

Everything is fine

[PineappleHolidays]

If you want to lower budget:

Windows can go out the window

you could go for a cheaper gpu

 

You could go for an overall cheaper build, but the two things above would be my first changes if you want to save some $

[martward]

Excellent build 

[braydonmoncivais]

If you want to lower budget:

Windows can go out the window

you could go for a cheaper gpu

You could go for an overall cheaper build, but the two things above would be my first changes if you want to save some $

I like windows because I'm intending on also keeping my writing and storyboards on it for the coming semester.

Do you have a recommendation for the GPU?

[Sam Z Man]

I dropped the cost without sacrificing much of anything.

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 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.00 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($276.00 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($96.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($130.50 @ Newegg)

Mouse: Corsair Raptor M45 Wired Optical Mouse ($59.00 @ NCIX US)

Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel Headset ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1284.29

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 05:24 EDT-0400

[PineappleHolidays]

I like windows because I'm intending on also keeping my writing and storyboards on it for the coming semester.

Do you have a recommendation for the GPU?

You could find a R9 290(x) or a R9 390.

The build above is quite good

[The Official Czex]

I dropped the cost without sacrificing much of anything.

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 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.00 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($276.00 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($96.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($130.50 @ Newegg)

Mouse: Corsair Raptor M45 Wired Optical Mouse ($59.00 @ NCIX US)

Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel Headset ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1284.29

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 05:24 EDT-0400

 

Sam's the Man...

[blazeface]

The GeForce 960 FTW SCC 4 gb has a higher core clock then the one you have and it 250 with rebate .

But I am new to the whole determining how good stuff is

[braydonmoncivais]

I dropped the cost without sacrificing much of anything.

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 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.00 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($276.00 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($96.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($130.50 @ Newegg)

Mouse: Corsair Raptor M45 Wired Optical Mouse ($59.00 @ NCIX US)

Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel Headset ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1284.29

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-23 05:24 EDT-0400

Very much so! I appreciate the recommendations. I'll probably end up going with this build of yours. Would it be better to keep yours or could I change the video card to this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g

[Sam Z Man]

The GeForce 960 FTW SCC 4 gb has a higher core clock then the one you have and it 250 with rebate .

But I am new to the whole determining how good stuff is

There is so much more then core clock and vram, young grasshopper you have much to learn.

The first thing I will teach you is that buying a 4gb 960 is a decision worse then high diving into a used pota poty.

[braydonmoncivais]

There is so much more then core clock and vram, young grasshopper you have much to learn.

The first thing I will teach you is that buying a 4gb 960 is a decision worse then high diving into a used pota poty.

This is my first PC build so I'm learning myself. Trust me, I'm no pro. It's why my more capable friend is going to help me with assembling it.

[Sam Z Man]

Very much so! I appreciate the recommendations. I'll probably end up going with this build of yours. Would it be better to keep yours or could I change the video card to this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g

The XFX 290X has a much better price to performance.

The 970 will have slightly better performance at 1080p.

They tie at 1440p.

And at 4K the 290X will have slightly better performance.

But in all resolutions they are usually within 5% of each other in framerates.

[braydonmoncivais]

The XFX 290X has a much better price to performance.

The 970 will have slightly better performance at 1080p.

They tie at 1440p.

And at 4K the 290X will have slightly better performance.

But in all resolutions they are usually within 5% of each other in framerates.

So all-in-all, changing from the one you have to my previous reference isn't much of a difference except in cost?

[Sam Z Man]

So all-in-all, changing from the one you have to my previous reference isn't much of a difference except in cost?

Yup

[braydonmoncivais]

Yup

Good to know, guess I'll go with the cheaper one.