Advice on PC build

[Audioscape]

Hey everyone,

I've been putting together the parts for my first PC build (for gaming), and I would really appreciate some advice. Since this is really my first shot at this, I don't know if there are things that I'm missing, or if I'm overpaying on parts that I don't really need.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YbD9t6

Thanks for your time,

~Will

 

[IHaveDaBestPC]

If you don't plan to upgrade to overclockable CPU, I suggest using B85 or H97 mobo (Like Gigabyte G1.Sniper B5 or MSI H97 Gaming 3). Also go for the samsung 840 EVO 120 GB SSD + seagate barracuda 1 (or 2) TB HDD will save more money on storage, everthing else is fine

 

[Wendeng]

You dont need a cpu cooler because im assuming you arent over cloxking since the cpu isnt a K series and also since you arent overclocking get an h87 board because z87 is for overcloxking

 

[TechCIDLC]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($289.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX229H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Wired Gaming Keyboard ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Wired Laser Mouse ($54.24 @ Amazon)
Total: $1308.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[IHaveDaBestPC]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($289.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX229H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Wired Gaming Keyboard ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Wired Laser Mouse ($54.24 @ Amazon)
Total: $1308.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Should drop the SSD to 128GB (120GB) and go for i5 4670k IMO

 

[TechCIDLC]

That's a good idea, but go for i5-4690K instead.

 

[IHaveDaBestPC]

That's a good idea, but go for i5-4690K instead.

I saw a few stock clearance on 4670K with only 200$ compare to newly 240$ 4690K so maybe it's a good idea to pick 4670K now

 

[TechCIDLC]

Well, that's your choice. They perform very identical, anyway.

 

[Audioscape]

Thanks everyone, helped alot