First PC Build

[pokepaperlink]

Hey guys, I've been working on my very first PC build, and I would appreciate my help. I already have everything planned out, but would appreciate some last minute changes.

 

Here's the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Pokepaperlink/saved/FwR7YJ

 

I've currently bought the CPU cooler, graphics card, case, and ram. 

 

(PARTS I HAVE BOUGHT)

CPU Cooler: I've been told that if I want any upgradeability, that I should get this CPU cooler for the sake of not letting my CPU overheat for any reason. 

Case: The case has 5 pre-installed fans, made out of aluminum, aside from the green tinted plastic side panel, and one of the reasons why I bought it was because it was green.

Graphics Card: The graphics card is all I need for now, and I can save up around $300 for a better one in the future.

Ram: I was wanting to get 8 gigs of ram first, and upgrade it later when I get more money, yet I've been told from numerous sources that I should get 16 gigs of ram first, so I did.

 

I still need to order the CPU, Motherboard, Hard Drives, and Power Supply.

 

Windows 10 was recommended to me because it is very familiar, but if I don't have enough money to order it, I will probably stick with Linux, alongside the monitor and keyboard/mouse.

I don't need these things, yet they are still upgrades from what I currently have now.

 

My Price range is ~$900 for the entire build/setup

The price for the tower is ~$700

 

I would love some feedback on what I would need to do, and I plan on upgrading this build as needed, starting with the graphics card. I plan on keeping the case untill some of the fans get shot.

 

I only plan on using this build to play simple games.

(EXAMPLES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

CS:GO, TF2, TERRARIA, UNTURNED,

TROVE, INSURGENCY, EVERQUEST2,

GMOD, CONTAGION, RUST, AND UNDERTALE

 

TL;DR

 

First build, need some opinions on if it is good, I've ordered some parts already, and the price range is less that $1000

main purpose is minor-mid level gaming.

 

If you guys need any more information, just comment down below!

[ZexenPro]

wheres minecraft on your list?

bruh

[Starelementpoke]

1 minute ago, pokepaperlink said:

Hey guys, I've been working on my very first PC build, and I would appreciate my help. I already have everything planned out, but would appreciate some last minute changes.

 

Here's the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Pokepaperlink/saved/FwR7YJ

 

I've currently bought the CPU cooler, graphics card, case, and ram. 

 

(PARTS I HAVE BOUGHT)

CPU Cooler: I've been told that if I want any upgradeability, that I should get this CPU cooler for the sake of not letting my CPU overheat for any reason. 

Case: The case has 5 pre-installed fans, made out of aluminum, aside from the green tinted plastic side panel, and one of the reasons why I bought it was because it was green.

Graphics Card: The graphics card is all I need for now, and I can save up around $300 for a better one in the future.

Ram: I was wanting to get 8 gigs of ram first, and upgrade it later when I get more money, yet I've been told from numerous sources that I should get 16 gigs of ram first, so I did.

 

I still need to order the CPU, Motherboard, Hard Drives, and Power Supply.

 

Windows 10 was recommended to me because it is very familiar, but if I don't have enough money to order it, I will probably stick with Linux, alongside the monitor and keyboard/mouse.

I don't need these things, yet they are still upgrades from what I currently have now.

 

My Price range is ~$900 for the entire build/setup

The price for the tower is ~$700

 

I would love some feedback on what I would need to do, and I plan on upgrading this build as needed, starting with the graphics card. I plan on keeping the case untill some of the fans get shot.

 

I only plan on using this build to play simple games.

(EXAMPLES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

CS:GO, TF2, TERRARIA, UNTURNED,

TROVE, INSURGENCY, EVERQUEST2,

GMOD, CONTAGION, RUST, AND UNDERTALE

 

TL;DR

 

First build, need some opinions on if it is good, I've ordered some parts already, and the price range is less that $1000

main purpose is minor-mid level gaming.

 

If you guys need any more information, just comment down below!

Is it good? No. Why? $900 budget, you have a 750ti as well as a CX psu. You have a locked I5 with a Z motherboard, you payed an atrocious amount for the motherboard given your budget, I costs almost as much as your gpu, you can do better on the ssd.

[ZexenPro]

dont go with the apevia case. I had one and it sucked. it almost shorted out my motherboard. 16 gb seems a little exsessive for what your doing, and I would personally go with corsair ram. (Note: your not going to be able to overclock with that cpu, you need one with a k at the end of the model no., although your cooler could handle it)

[Camcognito]

3 minutes ago, ZexenPro said:

wheres minecraft on your list?

bruh

my man

[pokepaperlink]

Just now, Starelementpoke said:

Is it good? No. Why? $900 budget, you have a 750ti as well as a CX psu. You have a locked I5 with a Z motherboard, you payed an atrocious amount for the motherboard given your budget, I costs almost as much as your gpu, you can do better on the ssd.

That's what I need to hear, I don't want to go wrong on this build, and I would love to hear any ideas you have. Once again, I put some of the parts on there for the sake of upgradablility, without needing to change out the entire motherboard, and I bought the SSD for the sake of booting up my computer, and launching different applications faster that I use commonly. But again, I appreciate your feedback! Do you buy chance have any recommendations on what parts I need?

 

 

[Starelementpoke]

1 minute ago, pokepaperlink said:

That's what I need to hear, I don't want to go wrong on this build, and I would love to hear any ideas you have. Once again, I put some of the parts on there for the sake of upgradablility, without needing to change out the entire motherboard, and I bought the SSD for the sake of booting up my computer, and launching different applications faster that I use commonly. But again, I appreciate your feedback! Do you buy chance have any recommendations on what parts I need?

 

 

Depends, can you still return the parts you already ordered?

[Nena Trinity]

You may want a i5-4690K or faster RAM speeds to match your Z97 chip set!

[pokepaperlink]

4 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

Depends, can you still return the parts you already ordered?

I've only ordered the graphics card, cpu cooler, ran, and case. I could possibly return the GPU, but I can't promise anything 100%

[Starelementpoke]

Just now, pokepaperlink said:

I've only ordered the graphics card, cpu cooler, ran, and case. I could possibly return the GPU, but I can't promise anything 100%

Okay then, give me a bit. I´ll make a best and worst case scenario list.

[Starelementpoke]

8 minutes ago, pokepaperlink said:

I've only ordered the graphics card, cpu cooler, ran, and case. I could possibly return the GPU, but I can't promise anything 100%

Best Case scenario:

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.74 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3P ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($93.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Micro Center) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($188.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($27.69 @ Amazon) 
Total: $902.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-26 17:47 EST-0500

Cheaper locked board, stayed with the 4460 in order to keep the os in in case you don´t feel comfortable with buying an os key off of reddit, kingwin, g2a, or etc. 380 much better than 750ti, xfx psu kicks the cx´s ass. Mini black and red theme. Ram is probably the cheapest and easiest upgrade you can do in a computer, 8 is still more than fine for now. Whoever told you you need 16 for what you need to do is stupid.

Worse case scenario:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KV9GWZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KV9GWZ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.74 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3P ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($93.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Micro Center) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti 4GB Video Card  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Apevia X-HERMES-GN ATX Mid Tower Case  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($27.69 @ Amazon) 
Total: $908.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-26 17:53 EST-0500

Isn´t much I could do in the worst case scenario. Changed a couple of parts around to give you back a little value, but since you already purchased the gpu, and that being on of the most crucial parts of a gaming build, all I could do was give you a better psu and more value for your money. Not much, but a bit back.

[pokepaperlink]

6 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

Best Case scenario:

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.74 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3P ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($93.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Micro Center) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($188.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($27.69 @ Amazon) 
Total: $902.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-26 17:47 EST-0500

Cheaper locked board, stayed with the 4460 in order to keep the os in in case you don´t feel comfortable with buying an os key off of reddit, kingwin, g2a, or etc. 380 much better than 750ti, xfx psu kicks the cx´s ass. Mini black and red theme. Ram is probably the cheapest and easiest upgrade you can do in a computer, 8 is still more than fine for now. Whoever told you you need 16 for what you need to do is stupid.

Worse case scenario:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KV9GWZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KV9GWZ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.74 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3P ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($93.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Micro Center) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti 4GB Video Card  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Apevia X-HERMES-GN ATX Mid Tower Case  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($27.69 @ Amazon) 
Total: $908.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-26 17:53 EST-0500

Isn´t much I could do in the worst case scenario. Changed a couple of parts around to give you back a little value, but since you already purchased the gpu, and that being on of the most crucial parts of a gaming build, all I could do was give you a better psu and more value for your money. Not much, but a bit back.

I appreciate everything you've done, and I'm glad that I could broaden my views on different things. I'll be sure to switch my motherboard around to something cheaper, and the power supply is nice too. Really, thank you!

[Starelementpoke]

2 minutes ago, pokepaperlink said:

I appreciate everything you've done, and I'm glad that I could broaden my views on different things. I'll be sure to switch my motherboard around to something cheaper, and the power supply is nice too. Really, thank you!

No problem.

[pokepaperlink]

34 minutes ago, ZexenPro said:

dont go with the apevia case. I had one and it sucked. it almost shorted out my motherboard. 16 gb seems a little exsessive for what your doing, and I would personally go with corsair ram. (Note: your not going to be able to overclock with that cpu, you need one with a k at the end of the model no., although your cooler could handle it)

Beings that I already have the case ordered, do you have any idea how to reduce the risk of shorting out any parts?

[stconquest]

$5 cheaper than the original build and a TON better... like a TON...

 

$955 before rebates

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($37.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Savage 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($36.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB NITRO Dual-X OC Video Card  ($188.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Amazon)  <<Just because the price is so damn good
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse: Func MS-2 Wired Optical Mouse  ($23.99 @ NCIX US)  <<A good mouse for $25, I have one.  lol it even has RGB lights for the wheel (I turn them off though)
Total: $920.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-26 18:17 EST-0500

[pokepaperlink]

52 minutes ago, stconquest said:

$5 cheaper than the original build and a TON better... like a TON...

 

$955 before rebates

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($37.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Savage 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($36.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB NITRO Dual-X OC Video Card  ($188.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Amazon)  <<Just because the price is so damn good
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse: Func MS-2 Wired Optical Mouse  ($23.99 @ NCIX US)  <<A good mouse for $25, I have one.  lol it even has RGB lights for the wheel (I turn them off though)
Total: $920.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-26 18:17 EST-0500

Ehm, sir, you obviously haven't read the whole message. I currently have bought a gigabyte geforce gtx 750 ti (which I plan on upgrading, I just needed a really efficient graphics card), I also got the case, cpu cooler, and ram from the original build. My apologies if this threw you off, but I'd just thought I would say this.

[stconquest]

22 minutes ago, pokepaperlink said:

Ehm, sir, you obviously haven't read the whole message. I currently have bought a gigabyte geforce gtx 750 ti (which I plan on upgrading, I just needed a really efficient graphics card), I also got the case, cpu cooler, and ram from the original build. My apologies if this threw you off, but I'd just thought I would say this.

You asked what we thought.  I listed a build for the same amount of money.  I stated my build was a TON better. 

 

Find the people that are "helping" you and tell them they need to learn about the value of PC parts to a better degree.  For $960, you are not getting your money's worth.