Building PC - Any comments/suggestions on parts?

[ChristianO]

Spent a day looking at these parts. I have only built one PC previously, and that was with the help of the Tom's Hardware community. I've https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Revxltage/saved/#view=d23nTW

 

[p_nut_uk]

Use the link on the top left to display your build, that just links me to my own

 

[ChristianO]

Use the link on the top left to display your build, that just links me to my own

My apologies! I fixed it!

 

[Tradesman1]

I'd lose the CX PSU (they have weak caps)

 

[ChristianO]

I'd lose the CX PSU (they have weak caps)

I am pretty much maxed out at budget, and PSU is my least favorite part of building a PC. I am just not familiar with them. What would you suggest?

 

[p_nut_uk]

The 770 is getting a bit old now, you should choose something more modern. And the i7 isn't very good value for money, they barely offer anything over an i5, but your budget seems a lot healthier than mine 😉

 

[ChristianO]

The 770 is getting a bit old now, you should choose something more modern. And the i7 isn't very good value for money, they barely offer anything over an i5, but your budget seems a lot healthier than mine 😉

I believe you are looking at my old build. The build I linked should have been an i5 with a GTX 960.

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Revxltage/saved/#view=d23nTW

 

[p_nut_uk]

Haha ok! I would definitely lose the cx, fractal designs edison m 550w or I think anything by seasonic is good (correct me if I wrong).

You could save money by ditching the water cooler or halving the ram, no games need more than 8(yet)

 

[Tradesman1]

SeaSonic has good PSUs yes

 

[ChristianO]

Haha ok! I would definitely lose the cx, fractal designs edison m 550w or I think anything by seasonic is good (correct me if I wrong).

You could save money by ditching the water cooler or halving the ram, no games need more than 8(yet)

I was considering dropping the CPU from a i5 4690 to an i5 4590 and using that extra $30 to upgrade the PSU. I think that would be a smart move considering there is no huge difference between the two. Any input?

 

[p_nut_uk]

I agree, you won't notice the difference

 

[ChristianO]

I agree, you won't notice the difference

Alright, it is nice to have some input on builds. I really appreciate it guys! 😀