ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Motherboard compatibility

[Zeludon]

Im wondering if this MOBO is compatible with my build specifically the cpu it says on the asrock website that it should be but i would like piece of mind if any one has done it before, bit off topic but is my psu good?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($305.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($37.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($191.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($519.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($158.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1768.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-09 15:23 EST+1100

 

[barto]

Yes the CPU and motherboard will work.

As for the PSU, I would suggest changing it if possible. Antec, Corsair (TX, HX, or AX), Seasonic or XFX PSUs.

 

[envy14tpe]

I assume you are going for a red build. So, I changed RAM to 1866 instead of 1600, still red. Changed PSU to Antec (red) and it is good quality too. Lastly, dropped the CPU cooler. No need for aftermarket one. If anything maybe a Noctua cooler.

Side note. If this is a gaming build then I'd get less RAM, use 4690k, and a Z97 mobo.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($305.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($199.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($519.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($158.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($107.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1731.00

 

[Zeludon]

Yes the CPU and motherboard will work.

As for the PSU, I would suggest changing it if possible. Antec, Corsair (TX, HX, or AX), Seasonic or XFX PSUs.

Can u suggest specific models and something less or equal to my current one in price

 

[barto]

Can u suggest specific models and something less or equal to my current one in price

Yeah, the Antec HCG 620 that envy14tpe suggested is one of the ones I usually suggest. You could even run with his build. You don't really need an aftermarket CPU cooler when you're not overclocking.

 

[Zeludon]

Can u suggest specific models and something less or equal to my current one in price

Yeah, the Antec HCG 620 that envy14tpe suggested is one of the ones I usually suggest. You could even run with his build. You don't really need an aftermarket CPU cooler when you're not overclocking.

Yeah but the stock one is but ugly

 

[barto]

Yeah but the stock one is but ugly

Haha. Put it in a computer case. You won't see it.

But seriously, forget about the color.

 

[Zeludon]

Can u suggest specific models and something less or equal to my current one in price

Yeah, the Antec HCG 620 that envy14tpe suggested is one of the ones I usually suggest. You could even run with his build. You don't really need an aftermarket CPU cooler when you're not overclocking.

What is the differancwe between this and the cooler master one

 

[envy14tpe]

The Cooler Master VS seems ok for your needs. Go ahead. I was trying to suggest a good red PSU for this build. Also, trying to save you some money.
It got a good review:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CoolerMaster/V550S/11.html

I trust PSUs more so if made by Seasonic. This one is Gold and 550W like the CM one.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Seasonic/G550_V2/11.html
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ CPL Online)