Building my first gaming PC

[Edward Martinez]

I am building a PC and have chosen all the parts I will be using. Can someone give me some feedback on what should be changed removed or added. parts list-----> http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gXqyTW

 

[LucoTF]

Nice build!

- Case is a bit small and hot (the 200r)
- you should add an ssd
- power supply is ok but could be better
- the 212 evo is getting old now, lots of newer contenders to the throne out there

 

[TNT27]

Yes great build, looks great.

If I were doing a build on same budget, instead of a unlocked i5 and overclocking motherboard, I would get a locked Xeon 1231, and cheaper h97. Its pretty much an i7, but much cheaper (about same price as that i5) And that will get you 8 threads, overclocking wouldnt get you much performance gains.

 

[LucoTF]

Making the changes I suggested adds $90 to the build, most of which is the ssd

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($231.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS Evo 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.75 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($76.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($332.49 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.49 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($119.99 @ Best Buy)
Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Wired Laser Mouse ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1390.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 10:26 EDT-0400

 

[Edward Martinez]

Nice build!

- Case is a bit small and hot (the 200r)
- you should add an ssd
- power supply is ok but could be better
- the 212 evo is getting old now, lots of newer contenders to the throne out there

Making the changes I suggested adds $90 to the build, most of which is the ssd

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($231.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS Evo 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.75 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($76.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($332.49 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.49 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($119.99 @ Best Buy)
Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Wired Laser Mouse ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1390.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 10:26 EDT-0400

Thanks I was wondering do i really need a cpu cooler if i'm not overclocking at the moment?

 

[LucoTF]

The stock cooler will do until you decide to overclock

 

[TNT27]

If you dont plan on overclocking I highly suggest looking into the XEON 1231, will get you better cpu power than a unlocked i5, and at about same price.