<$1500 build, how did I do?

[tacoheaven]

Been changing up and looking over everything for the past few weeks, and I think that everything looks pretty good. Would like some feedback on how I did and if there is anything I can do to improve it. What it's at now is pretty much the most I can pay for it, so any changes would need to be to lower the price or kept at the same price.

Overclocking is going to be a future thing, which is why I went for an overclockable mobo/CPU and no aftermarket cooler. Will mostly be used for gaming. And a quick side question; Is the 450D good for someone with little cable managing experience? My last build, cable management wise, was terrible so I'm hoping to get something that isn't too hard to work with.

Here is what I came up with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked Video Card ($523.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VN247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($159.99 @ Best Buy)
Other: VideoSecu Articulating Arm TV LCD Monitor Wall Mount, Full Motion Tilt Swivel and Rotate for Most 15" 17" 19" 20" 22" 23" 24" 26" 27" LED TV Flat Panel Screen with VESA 100, 75 ML12B CB5 ($12.99)
Total: $1472.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-02 23:59 EDT-0400

Link to wall mount: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003O1UYHG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=BR13V7YHBUUC&coliid=I3J4ERLWFY80VV

 

[fkr]

i would get a more powerful power supply by the same company or xfx.

you can reference this article to see who else uses the seasonic power supplies

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-psu-brands,3762-5.html

 

[tacoheaven]

i would get a more powerful power supply by the same company or xfx.

you can reference this article to see who else uses the seasonic power supplies

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-psu-brands,3762-5.html

I'll have a look at that and see what I can get with my budget, thanks. But other than that, everything seems all good?

 

[esco_sid]

id probably switch that motherboard to asrock extreme4 z97 and as far as PSU get evga g2 750 watt currently best out there
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

 

[fkr]

everything looks good.

i have seen the crucial 256 ssd going for under 100 lately.

a gtx 780 is a little overkill for a 1080p monitor but i never have an issue with that.

you could swap out gpus and get a r9 290 $370. that would save 160 then you can get a differant monitor. this is the one i got.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4JH1H16177

it is really nice. it is actually a samsung ips monitor. read the reviews i like it. the 1600p get a little pricier.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131569&cm_re=r9_290-_-14-131-569-_-Product


in the end you get more flexibility

 

[fkr]

here is the seasonic for just a little more and a 750w

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151107

 

[tacoheaven]

So how is this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($411.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VN247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($159.99 @ Best Buy)
Other: VideoSecu Articulating Arm TV LCD Monitor Wall Mount, Full Motion Tilt Swivel and Rotate for Most 15" 17" 19" 20" 22" 23" 24" 26" 27" LED TV Flat Panel Screen with VESA 100, 75 ML12B CB5 ($12.99)
Total: $1380.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 02:42 EDT-0400

 

[fkr]

these are some highly regarded cases that are less expensive:


antec 300: $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

this is a rosewill and toms hardware uses it all the time $60:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

this is my case and it is a good deal right now cm haf 912 $50:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

for a $100 i would upgrade to the 750 watt seasonic:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151107

there is nothing wrong with your build (other than the power supply) but if you save enough money you can get a better monitor (27" or 1440p) or a good gaming mouse, keyboard

after having this 1440p monitor I could never go back, games look so much better and the real estate for normal use is much better also . all i want now is a 4k screen, just waiting for reasonable prices.