Australian First Build help

[Zeludon]

This is my first build, would like feedback Im only getting a cpu cooler because i think the stock one is ugly Few questions,
Do i need any thermal paste? apparently the cooler master one that comes with it is quite good and if so do you have suggestions for thermal paste ?
Also can i mount a corsair fan on this cooler and case with my ram?
My color scheme is red/black if you suggest other parts to save money.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.00 @ 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: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Case Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1845.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-08 17:30 EST+1100

 

[Thaisnang]

What is this build for?
You won't need to buy paste separately.
Gaming does not require more than 8 GB RAM.
I would recommend this PSU's over that--> Cooler Master VS 550W 80+ Gold
Cooler Master VSM 650W 80+ Gold

 

[Zeludon]

What is this build for?
You won't need to buy paste separately.
Gaming does not require more than 8 GB RAM.
I would recommend this PSU's over that--> Cooler Master VS 550W 80+ Gold
Cooler Master VSM 650W 80+ Gold

Any reason for my psu being bad? and why 650w?

 

[Thaisnang]

What is this build for?
You won't need to buy paste separately.
Gaming does not require more than 8 GB RAM.
I would recommend this PSU's over that--> Cooler Master VS 550W 80+ Gold
Cooler Master VSM 650W 80+ Gold

Any reason for my psu being bad? and why 650w?

At high load that PSU ripples simply putting at high load it becomes unstable.
650W because it was available at the same price.

 

[Zeludon]

What is this build for?
You won't need to buy paste separately.
Gaming does not require more than 8 GB RAM.
I would recommend this PSU's over that--> Cooler Master VS 550W 80+ Gold
Cooler Master VSM 650W 80+ Gold

Any reason for my psu being bad? and why 650w?

At high load that PSU ripples simply putting at high load it becomes unstable.
650W because it was available at the same price.

Can u suggest a good semi modular one from this website that is around the same price as my current one http://www.pccasegear.com/
I cant read this without my eyes exploding http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

 

[Thaisnang]

What is this build for?
You won't need to buy paste separately.
Gaming does not require more than 8 GB RAM.
I would recommend this PSU's over that--> Cooler Master VS 550W 80+ Gold
Cooler Master VSM 650W 80+ Gold

Any reason for my psu being bad? and why 650w?

At high load that PSU ripples simply putting at high load it becomes unstable.
650W because it was available at the same price.

Can u suggest a good semi modular one from this website that is around the same price as my current one http://www.pccasegear.com/
I cant read this without my eyes exploding http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Haha..Yeah those color scheme changes they made in the list hurts my eyes too lol.
Here it is--> http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_535&products_id=29185
Just what I recommended before.

 

[Zeludon]

What is this build for?
You won't need to buy paste separately.
Gaming does not require more than 8 GB RAM.
I would recommend this PSU's over that--> Cooler Master VS 550W 80+ Gold
Cooler Master VSM 650W 80+ Gold

Any reason for my psu being bad? and why 650w?

At high load that PSU ripples simply putting at high load it becomes unstable.
650W because it was available at the same price.

Can u suggest a good semi modular one from this website that is around the same price as my current one http://www.pccasegear.com/
I cant read this without my eyes exploding http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Haha..Yeah those color scheme changes they made in the list hurts my eyes too lol.
Here it is--> http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_535&products_id=29185
Just what I recommended before.

Ide appreciate some options if you have another one that is good. And also is there any other things you see off about my build.

 

[Thaisnang]

Ide appreciate some options if you have another one that is good. And also is there any other things you see off about my build.

Yes,16GB RAM there's no need for that.
That case fan you choose is an SP(Static Pressure) one. you should go for AF(Air Flow).
Go for something like be quiet! dark rock 3. If you want something silent as Hyper 212 will make pretty much noise.

 

[Vic 40]

To save a little could you go for this motherbord,
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-b85killer
it lacks raid options and has "only" 4 sata 3 ports.
By now should it have the right bios for that cpu,that shouldn't give a problem.

 

[Formata]

Hi. 8 GB of RAM the same spec / model you have listed. Don't worry about changing the TIM, the stuff that comes with the CM 212 EVO will be fine and given that your not OCing anyhow, not worth any small improvement in temps you would get. Just a suggestion (nothing crucial) with the 120mm fan on you CPU Cooler, you can get a twin pack of those Corsair Red LED fans… put one either side & really light your beast up and give it a bit of symmetry but yeah more fans = more noise. You can get the 'Quite edition' model, but not in 2 pack. The AF models are apparently a bit quieter again, but not LED. CM Sickle Flow are also pretty quiet… so many options

 

[Zeludon]

To save a little could you go for this motherbord,
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-b85killer
it lacks raid options and has "only" 4 sata 3 ports.
By now should it have the right bios for that cpu,that shouldn't give a problem.

Apparently the b85 is really old aslo im changing my cpu to a Intel Xeon E3 1231 V3 will the bios make any differnce.

 

[Vic 40]

That xeon is supported from this bios,

P1.10 from date 12/4/2013

 

[Zeludon]

That xeon is supported from this bios,

P1.10 from date 12/4/2013

The one u suggested of my one?

 

[Vic 40]

The asrock B85.

It wil be new when you buy it.😀

 

[Zeludon]

The asrock B85.

It wil be new when you buy it.😀

I mean the chipset, how would i find out if the h97 supported xeon

 

[Thaisnang]

The asrock B85.

It wil be new when you buy it.😀

I mean the chipset, how would i find out if the h97 supported xeon

List of cpu supported by h97 you've picked up--> http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Fatal1ty%20H97%20Killer/?cat=CPU