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Hi!

I have been wanting to build a computer for a very long time and have just recently acquired the means to make money (YAY).  After a lot of research and a considerable amount of time wasted on YouTube videos, I have decided on these parts.  http://pcpartpicker.com/p/r7DRZL

As a first time builder with absolutely no experience, I would definitely appreciate some advice on my build.  

I have chosen the standard 4690 instead of the unlocked because I will not be overclocking at all, and am on a budget.

Any advice at all will help.

Thanks!!

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I would go for skylake and get a better PSU like a S12-|| 620W.

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Go for a 4460 instead, performance is extremely similar if you're not OCing. Also, you don't need a Z97 board if you're not using a K series chip. Go for something like this:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/n6MkhM
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/n6MkhM/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.90 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($78.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Value 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Directron) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($42.98 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($7.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($5.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($5.99 @ Micro Center) 
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor  ($131.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $955.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Edit: Skylake is an option too. If you want do that try something like this (just did this build for my brother a few months ago): http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wmqzJx

(ignore the 1000w PSU, it was a really good deal at the time)

 

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No you are not wsating money on unecessary/bad stuff anymore.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) CHANGED from 4690 saved $45 lost 0.3GHz
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.88 @ OutletPC) CHANGED to a non OC motherboard since you are not using a k series CPU
Memory: G.Skill Value 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($87.49 @ OutletPC) ADDED and SSD. I highly recommedn getting an SSD if you have the extra $40
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Directron) REMOVED the 2 extra fans for $20. Your case comes with fans
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) CHANGED from crappy corsair CX
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($7.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor  ($131.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1019.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-20 13:49 EST-0500

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/334934-unofficial-ltt-beginners-guide/ (by Minibois) and a few things that will make our community interaction more pleasent:
1. FOLLOW your own topics                                                                                2.Try to QUOTE people so we can read through things easier
3.Use PCPARTPICKER.COM - easy and most importantly approved here        4.Mark your topics SOLVED if they are                                Don't change a running system

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4 minutes ago, cdsboy2000 said:

Go for a 4460 instead, performance is extremely similar if you're not OCing. Also, you don't need a Z97 board if you're not using a K series chip. Go for something like this:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/n6MkhM
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/n6MkhM/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.90 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($78.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Value 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Directron) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($42.98 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($7.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($5.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($5.99 @ Micro Center) 
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor  ($131.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $955.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-20 13:40 EST-0500

 

Edit: Skylake is an option too. If you want do that try something like this (just did this build for my brother a few months ago): http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wmqzJx

(ignore the 1000w PSU, it was a really good deal at the time)

 

Yeah but no,

35 bucks on a pure rock for a non OC CPU yet you keep the 2 extra fans and the crappy corsair CX PSU? However changing the mobo is something I forgot :)

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/334934-unofficial-ltt-beginners-guide/ (by Minibois) and a few things that will make our community interaction more pleasent:
1. FOLLOW your own topics                                                                                2.Try to QUOTE people so we can read through things easier
3.Use PCPARTPICKER.COM - easy and most importantly approved here        4.Mark your topics SOLVED if they are                                Don't change a running system

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yJ7LhM
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yJ7LhM/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($69.84 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($7.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($5.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($5.99 @ Micro Center) 
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor  ($131.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $983.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-20 13:48 EST-0500

 

i5 6500 where you can BLCK Overclock if you ever feel like doing so. The motherboard will support any future upgrades and overclocks. XFX AMD GPU, I heard alot of good stuff about them. SeaSonic, basically SafeSonic literally SeaSonic makes the best powersupplies even if they have low wattage output. I would spent the extra money on like making my build look nice or my workspace, like getting Mouse mat/headset/speakers.

 

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8 minutes ago, GER_T4IGA said:

No you are not wsating money on unecessary/bad stuff anymore.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) CHANGED from 4690 saved $45 lost 0.3GHz
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 KILLER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Value 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Directron) CHANGED: the case is the same and note that it comes with fans so the $20 on the 2 new other fans are unecessary.
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) CHANGED from crappy corsair CX
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($7.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor  ($131.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $949.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I didn't know that was an OC motherboard.  Thanks!

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3 minutes ago, ReesZRB said:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yJ7LhM
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yJ7LhM/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($69.84 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($7.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($5.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($5.99 @ Micro Center) 
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor  ($131.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $983.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-20 13:48 EST-0500

Again,

the mobo, the fans, 16GBs of RAM howver is a considerable option. The question is: What does he want to do with his rig.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/334934-unofficial-ltt-beginners-guide/ (by Minibois) and a few things that will make our community interaction more pleasent:
1. FOLLOW your own topics                                                                                2.Try to QUOTE people so we can read through things easier
3.Use PCPARTPICKER.COM - easy and most importantly approved here        4.Mark your topics SOLVED if they are                                Don't change a running system

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2 minutes ago, GER_T4IGA said:

Again,

the mobo, the fans, 16GBs of RAM howver is a considerable option. The question is: What does he want to do with his rig.

I would be used it to do light video editing and gaming.  I would like it to last me a long time, while also delivering consistent yet high quality performance.

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2 minutes ago, mcpepe47 said:

I didn't know that was an OC motherboard.  Thanks!

H - Doesn't officially support overclocking, example (H170, H97, H87)

Z - Supports overclocking, example (Z170, Z97, Z87)

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9 minutes ago, ReesZRB said:
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yJ7LhM
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yJ7LhM/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($69.84 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($7.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($5.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($5.99 @ Micro Center) 
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor  ($131.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $983.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-20 13:48 EST-0500

 

i5 6500 where you can BLCK Overclock if you ever feel like doing so. The motherboard will support any future upgrades and overclocks. XFX AMD GPU, I heard alot of good stuff about them. SeaSonic, basically SafeSonic literally SeaSonic makes the best powersupplies even if they have low wattage output. I would spent the extra money on like making my build look nice or my workspace, like getting Mouse mat/headset/speakers.

Microcode update bro?

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/334934-unofficial-ltt-beginners-guide/ (by Minibois) and a few things that will make our community interaction more pleasent:
1. FOLLOW your own topics                                                                                2.Try to QUOTE people so we can read through things easier
3.Use PCPARTPICKER.COM - easy and most importantly approved here        4.Mark your topics SOLVED if they are                                Don't change a running system

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2 minutes ago, mcpepe47 said:

I would be used it to do light video editing and gaming.  I would like it to last me a long time, while also delivering consistent yet high quality performance.

RAM is something you can upgrade (rather) easily in the future. I think you might even be better of with 16GB. If I'd have to dumb the option of an SSD for that becasue of budget and had to decide I would go for the SSD though.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/334934-unofficial-ltt-beginners-guide/ (by Minibois) and a few things that will make our community interaction more pleasent:
1. FOLLOW your own topics                                                                                2.Try to QUOTE people so we can read through things easier
3.Use PCPARTPICKER.COM - easy and most importantly approved here        4.Mark your topics SOLVED if they are                                Don't change a running system

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1 minute ago, GER_T4IGA said:

RAM is something you can upgrade (rather) easily in the future. I think you might even be better of with 16GB. If I'd have to dumb the option of an SSD for that becasue of budget and had to decide I would go for the SSD though.

So you are suggesting that I use 16 GB of RAM and get an additional SSD, or replace the HDD with an SSD?

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14 minutes ago, ReesZRB said:

BLCK Overclock

 

3 minutes ago, ReesZRB said:

Yes indeed, I was referring to Future Skylake upgrades.

I hope I got you correct and you got me correct. I think I might have misunderstood something here. I was refering to your BLCK suggestion.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/334934-unofficial-ltt-beginners-guide/ (by Minibois) and a few things that will make our community interaction more pleasent:
1. FOLLOW your own topics                                                                                2.Try to QUOTE people so we can read through things easier
3.Use PCPARTPICKER.COM - easy and most importantly approved here        4.Mark your topics SOLVED if they are                                Don't change a running system

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4 minutes ago, GER_T4IGA said:

 

I hope I got you correct and you got me correct. I think I might have misunderstood something here. I was refering to your BLCK suggestion.

I thought of something else xD

 

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3 hours ago, GER_T4IGA said:

Yeah but no,

35 bucks on a pure rock for a non OC CPU yet you keep the 2 extra fans and the crappy corsair CX PSU? However changing the mobo is something I forgot :)

I kept the fans because they're nice to have in an S340 since there's no front intake. I don't know enough about PSUs to bother changing it or suggesting a better one, figured someone else would get that.

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