1st Time, need a little advice

[drhbball14]

So I just went through PCPartPicker to make it easy for myself the 1st time. Looking for a gaming computer. I'd like to cut the cost of the one that I have here a little bit. Any big issues, or spots that you think I could cut a little on the cost?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($212.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($143.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Netgear WN311B-100NAS 802.11b/g/n PCI Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-SNIPER2-GN ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Cooler Master GX 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.05 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.27 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $931.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-04 10:46 EST-0500)

 

[Blaise170]

This really doesn't change the price much, but I updated a few parts.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($84.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($143.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Netgear WN311B-100NAS 802.11b/g/n PCI Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-SNIPER2-GN ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.27 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $929.19
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-04 10:53 EST-0500)

 

[Plusthinking Iq]

skip the ssd and bet a better gpu. a geforce 760 should be doable then.
dont see the need for dual storage, or just save up for another year and buy the pc you really want. i waited 2 years to get the pc i wanted, there is no hurry.

 

[geofelt]

Your cpu is much stronger than your graphics card for a balanced gamer.
Since you need to cut costs, substitute a i3-4130 for the i5-4670.

Without overclocking, you do not need a aftermarket cpu cooler. The stock intel cooler will do the job.

The Corsair CX 500 will be $40 after rebate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

I really like a SSD for the "C" drive.
A 120gb ssd will hold the os and a handful of games.
You can find a Samsung evo for $99.
Consider deferring on the hard drive and using a 240gb ssd up front. It will hold a fair number of games. You can always add a hard drive later.
Here is a 240gb EVO for $175
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2W00YW3571

 

[drhbball14]

Your cpu is much stronger than your graphics card for a balanced gamer.
Since you need to cut costs, substitute a i3-4130 for the i5-4670.

Without overclocking, you do not need a aftermarket cpu cooler. The stock intel cooler will do the job.

The Corsair CX 500 will be $40 after rebate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

I really like a SSD for the "C" drive.
A 120gb ssd will hold the os and a handful of games.
You can find a Samsung evo for $99.
Consider deferring on the hard drive and using a 240gb ssd up front. It will hold a fair number of games. You can always add a hard drive later.
Here is a 240gb EVO for $175
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2W00YW3571

That's exactly the type of thing I was wondering about. It's my first PC in a while. This obviously wouldn't be the best out there, but would this allow me to run most games on at least medium quality settings?

 

[geofelt]

You should be good. Your most likely upgrade would be to a stronger graphics card. A 600w psu up front would give you the flexibility to do that. It should not cost much more.