My Build -- Advice? Changes I should make?

[Teacher-Man]

So, here is my build. I would love to hear people's input or advice. This is my first time building my own rig but I've put in a lot of time and research. If you think I should use different part(s), give me a suggestion.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VvnQjX

P.S: I can't afford to go above $1,200

[themctipers]

Replace the gtx 970 for a R9 390 because its cheaper and has about the same preformance. (or higher)

 

[zMeul]

replace that SP550 with a MLC NAND equipped SSD or get a Samsung 850 EVO

[Rolling Potatoe]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/y94qYJ

Better for under 1200, maybe spend a little more one the mobo for usb 3.1.

 

Way better ssd

Better/equal gpu

better cpu

newer plattform

double the ram

 

btw why is ddr4 so cheap now?

I bought 16gb for over 100 euro a few months ago, now I kinda feel cheated because i could have gotten 32gb........

[Herman Mcpootis]

if you're fine with no overclocking, can consider this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kBMZnQ

[Teacher-Man]

I was planning on the gtx 970 but I'm slightly concerned because I'm using a 1440p monitor. I'll my gamer friends assure me the 970 will be fine but I don't want to max out the V-Ram. A lot of you have suggested the R9-390 (it definitely has a lot more V-Ram). My only concern is the longevity of AMD hardware vs Nvidia...HELP!!!

[Herman Mcpootis]

AMD hardware usually lasts longer than nvidia. And with dx12 favouring AMD hardware better for you to get r9 390

[Guest]

On 4/2/2016 at 2:00 AM, Rolling Potatoe said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/y94qYJ

Better for under 1200, maybe spend a little more one the mobo for usb 3.1.

 

Way better ssd

Better/equal gpu

better cpu

newer plattform

double the ram

 

btw why is ddr4 so cheap now?

I bought 16gb for over 100 euro a few months ago, now I kinda feel cheated because i could have gotten 32gb........

The 950 PRO isn't worth the extra money over the 850 EVO for day to day useage.

 

EVGA NEX is not a good psu.

[tataklee]

On 2. April 2016 at 2:36 AM, Teacher-Man said:

So, here is my build. I would love to hear people's input or advice. This is my first time building my own rig but I've put in a lot of time and research. If you think I should use different part(s), give me a suggestion.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VvnQjX

P.S: I can't afford to go above $1,200

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.29 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($97.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.66 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($572.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1197.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-06 07:15 EDT-0400

 

This is what I would get.

[RAAL4]

2 hours ago, tataklee said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.29 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($97.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.66 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($572.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1197.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-06 07:15 EDT-0400

 

This is what I would get.

I have the 200r case, it's a great case