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[Cube_of_Rubik]

Hello. I built a configuration using PCPartPicker.com. I am very proud of it, but I am no expert when it comes to computer hardware, which is why I need your help.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3H6nZ

Is my configuration okay? Are the hardware compatible to each other?
Is the Intel Core i5-4570 worth getting for the extra money?
Is there another motherboard better than the Asus H81I-PLUS worth getting for the extra money?
Is there a better GTX 750 Ti than the EVGA FTW ACX?
Is the Asus VS238H-P 60Hz IPS good for this configuration?

Thank you so much.

 

[CTurbo]

Yes the 4570 is worth the extra $$$ and really, for just $5 more, the 4670 is a good value. I always recommend at least a B85 motherboard.


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3H99T
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3H99T/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3H99T/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85N Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.89 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 400W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($147.58 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.05 @ Amazon)
Other: Tt eSPORTS POSEIDON Z ($69.99)
Other: Logitech G502 Proteus Core ($79.99)
Other: Logitech G440 Hard Gaming Mouse Pad ($29.99)
Total: $1179.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-10 00:05 EDT-0400)

 

[clutchc]

It looks like it will make a nice ITX gamer. Have you built before? If not, starting with a small case like that can be challenging. And heat will be an ever-present issue you will have to deal with in a small case.

The processor is more than enough for the GTX 750 Ti. So there's no reason spending more unless you go for one with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

The card will be kind of long in that case and take up a lot of room. But it will fit. Evga makes a similar card with almost the same specs but designed for small cases like yours: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487024
And it doesn't require a 6 pin connector.

Corsair makes some of the best PSUs. But their CX line is know for having weak capacitors.

If your wireless router is far away and signal strength is poor in the area you set the PC, you may want to look into a USB wireless adapter that has an extendable antenna like: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704045
It comes with 8 feet of usb cable to position the adapter for the best signal strength.