PC Build Opinions

[FearsAdvantage]

So I'm in the middle of building my PC and decided to get some opinions on my parts. Also some suggestions for parts would be great. For example, I have a GTX 960 SSC on my list but should I spend a few extra bucks on the 970 instead. I have my case, mobo, PSU and cd drive. My build theme is white, soooo obviously that is a big influence on some of my choices. I'm mainly going to be playing games like LoL, CS: GO and Minecraft. I'll also be streaming to twitch. I eventually want to get into other PC games like BF. Well here is the link to my list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wyb9zy . 

[Opeth747]

Yes, You should absolutely spend the extra for the 970. I recommend shelling out the money for an 850 EVO SSD to use as your boot drive. 

Everything else checks out.

[Kermit]

Just so everyone can see

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Micro Center) 

CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-W 105.9 CFM CPU Cooler 

Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste  ($6.75 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($88.93 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($229.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($199.99 @ Amazon) 

Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($52.98 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($88.88 @ NCIX US) 

Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($23.25 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($23.25 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050017-WLED 66.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($14.79 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050017-WLED 66.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($14.79 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050017-WLED 66.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($14.79 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Acer XB270HU bprz 144Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($799.99 @ Micro Center) 

Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $2277.33

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-19 01:38 EDT-0400

[FearsAdvantage]

Yes, You should absolutely spend the extra for the 970. I recommend shelling out the money for an 850 EVO SSD to use as your boot drive. 

Everything else checks out.

That was my plans with the the 850. Thanks for your input.

[Kermit]

1) Yes, a 970 is definitely worth the extra cash in regards to its performance

 

2) A 860w platinum PSU isnt worth the money, and the money saved from that can be used towards the 970 mentioned above.

I suggest maybe this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs650amaag1 , or if fully-modular is what your after, then maybe: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cp9020072

[FearsAdvantage]

1) Yes, a 970 is definitely worth the extra cash in regards to its performance

 

2) A 860w platinum PSU isnt worth the money, and the money saved fromt hat can be used towards the 970 mentioned above.

I suggest maybe this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs650amaag1 , or if fully-modular is what your after, then maybe: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cp9020072

I already bought the PSU. Got it pre-owned and on sale for Newegg for about $80 I think. Seen the price and really couldn't pass it up. I know 86o is really overkill for my build. The 750 you linked is nice though. Might get it for my fiancees build.

[masked106]

do you plan on playing any games at 1440p or 1080p? if you only plan to play at 1080p you could probably get cheaper monitor. also I would probably swap that i7 for an i5 like the 4690k and just OC it and definitely get a 970. if you saved in other areas, you could probably extend a bit further and get a 980

[Kermit]

I already bought the PSU. Got it pre-owned and on sale for Newegg for about $80 I think. Seen the price and really couldn't pass it up. I know 86o is really overkill for my build. The 750 you linked is nice though. Might get it for my fiancees build.

 

Oh dayum thats a nice price considering it is pre-owned. Anyways, it gives you more options to eventually add another 970 if you feel like it.