Building a desktop - first time

[HarrisonX]

I'd like to build a gaming desktop but since this is my first time, I am not so sure if every component is compatible. Please tell me your opinion/s on it and whether you think it will work together or not. The following are the components:

OS: Windows 8.1
Graphics card: GTX 750 TI
CPU processor: Intel Core i5 4460
RAM: 8GB Kingston
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A
DVD drive: LG DVD RW – SATA
Computer Case: Thermaltake Black Versa Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair VS350 350W PSU
Hard drive: WD 3.5" Blue 1TB HDD
WiFi: ASUS PCE-N15 PCI-E 300M Wireless Network Card
Cooling system: DeepCool Gammaxx S40 PWM Multi Socket Universal CPU Cooler
Fans: Aerocool Dark Force Fan 80mm 7 Blade Case Fan (x3)

Total cost: $1139

Obviously these aren't the best but I can't spend too much and if you think some of the components don't work well together then tell me please. If you need to know, I live in Australia so the costs and stuff might be different. Thanks to whoever replies with helpful feedback.

Update: All the prices were from msy which made up the $1139.

 

[yeskay]

I'd like to build a gaming desktop but since this is my first time, I am not so sure if every component is compatible. Please tell me your opinion/s on it and whether you think it will work together or not. The following are the components:

OS: Windows 8.1
Graphics card: GTX 750 TI
CPU processor: Intel Core i5 4460
RAM: 8GB Kingston
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A
DVD drive: LG DVD RW – SATA
Computer Case: Thermaltake Black Versa Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair VS350 350W PSU
Hard drive: WD 3.5" Blue 1TB HDD
WiFi: ASUS PCE-N15 PCI-E 300M Wireless Network Card
Cooling system: DeepCool Gammaxx S40 PWM Multi Socket Universal CPU Cooler
Fans: Aerocool Dark Force Fan 80mm 7 Blade Case Fan (x3)

Total cost: $1139

Thanks to whoever replies with helpful feedback. If you think some of the components don't work well together then tell me please.

Hello HarrisonX,

That's a decent build. But I feel I can come up with a better config, if you're not in a hurry. Certainly you need a better PSU and also no need for a Z97 chipset based motherbaord, if your not going to upgrade to a overclock processor in future. A H97 chipset based board will do. I assume that you're on a budget of AUD $1150. Just hold on I'll be back with my suggestion.

A config that offers better price to performance ratio, without any hidden "In-mail-rebates":

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($245.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.00 @ Centre Com)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.00 @ IJK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($289.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.95 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($95.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($129.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($22.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1149.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 20:28 AEST+1000

Notes:

- Gigabyte Motherboard and MSI graphics card will be the right way to go. Why? Because they both make stable, durable and performance oriented products. They have the lowest RMA for their products. See the image below:

Gigabyte with least RMA returns over the past two years

Major Motherboard and Graphics Card Manufacturers RMA Rating

Read the full article here - Reliability report: Gigabyte top for motherboards, MSI for graphics

- The default CPU cooler that comes with Intel i5 4460, will do a decent job. So no need for third party cooling solution for a non-K processor.
- No need for extra 80mm case fans, as the Deepcool Tesseract Window case is equipped with two 120mm fans.
- The GTX 960 only require a quality 430W PSU that can deliver 20Amps or more on its +12V rail. The Antec 520W High Current Gamer can deliver a quality 40Amps on its +12V rail, more than enough to power your rig.
- The GTX 960 even out performs the AMD budget mid-range heavy weight R9 280 and even performs on par with R9 280X, if not better in some games. Check the benchmark videos here:

The Witcher 3 GTX 960 vs R9 280/285/280X Benchmark Frame-Rate Test
Grand Theft Auto 5 PC: GTX 960 vs R9 280/R9 285/R9 280X 1440p Benchmarks
GTX 960 vs R9 285/ R9 280/ GTX 760 1080p Benchmarks
GTX 960 vs R9 285/ R9 280/ GTX 760 1440p Benchmarks

- There was also a quality Antec 750W EarthWatts PSU available for the same price of this quality 520W PSU. But it would be a overkill and may draw more power off the wall, resulting in few dollars extra electricity bill. So that's why I suggested 520W over 750W. but If you don't mind, you can very well get the 750W here - http://www.umart.com.au/umart1/pro/Products-details.phtml?id=10&bid=2&sid=106258&id2=1

Cheers!

 

[theonerm2]

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/J3PyrH
Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/J3PyrH/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($245.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ Umart)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($229.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($109.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.00 @ Umart)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $992.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 20:25 AEST+1000

 

[HarrisonX]

Okay. Thank you both very much! This is very helpful but I'd rather change as few components as possible... any more suggestions for just changing only things that must be for best performance? Thanks very much!!!

 

[yeskay]

Okay. Thank you both very much! This is very helpful but I'd rather change as few components as possible... any more suggestions for just changing only things that must be for best performance? Thanks very much!!!

Just get the parts suggested for best possible performance within your budget and you'll be happy, as the money you spend will be totally worth it. No further thoughts needed. Cheers!

 

[HarrisonX]

Okay. Thank you both very much! This is very helpful but I'd rather change as few components as possible... any more suggestions for just changing only things that must be for best performance? Thanks very much!!!

Just get the parts suggested for best possible performance within your budget and you'll be happy, as the money you spend will be totally worth it. No further thoughts needed. Cheers!

Ok thanks!! This really helps a lot makes things much easier.