Check out my build and give me any advice for the component!

[billybowens]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Ghost (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Enermax REVOLUTION X't 530W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Hannspree HE245DPB 60Hz 23.6" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cobra Polygon Wired Gaming Keyboard ($22.98 @ PCM)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-M6800 Wired Optical Mouse ($14.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1011.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-14 15:16 EDT-0400

 

[Jacob McIntosh]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Ghost (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Hannspree HE245DPB 60Hz 23.6" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cobra Polygon Wired Gaming Keyboard ($22.98 @ PCM)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-M6800 Wired Optical Mouse ($14.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1001.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-14 15:30 EDT-0400

Hazaah! R9 280X! And I have to say thank you for picking out cheap keyboard/mouse on a semi budget build. I've seen $200 keyboards on a $1000 build. Crazy.

 

[billybowens]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Ghost (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Hannspree HE245DPB 60Hz 23.6" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cobra Polygon Wired Gaming Keyboard ($22.98 @ PCM)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-M6800 Wired Optical Mouse ($14.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1001.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-14 15:30 EDT-0400

Hazaah! R9 280X! And I have to say thank you for picking out cheap keyboard/mouse on a semi budget build. I've seen $200 keyboards on a $1000 build. Crazy.

HAZZAH! nice job! hey, how much more power does a 280x give over a 280 anyways? and what is the difference between the asrock h97 board and the z97 msi board? nice job on the power supply though I didn't even see how much I could save on that!

 

[Jacob McIntosh]

1) The R9 280X is anywhere between 15%-20% faster than the R9 280.
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/05/19/amd-radeon-r9-280-review-feat-xfx/11

2) I went with the ASRock board mainly because it was cheaper, and because you don't need the Z97 chipset on a non-overclockable CPU. I also went with ASRock because they are a reliable manufacturer of motherboards. You'll notice I removed the CPU cooler, again it isn't necessary- the stock cooler was designed to keep your chip at decent temps, and you won't be able to OC, so the stock cooler is all you'll need.

 

[billybowens]

1) The R9 280X is anywhere between 15%-20% faster than the R9 280.
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/05/19/amd-radeon-r9-280-review-feat-xfx/11

2) I went with the ASRock board mainly because it was cheaper, and because you don't need the Z97 chipset on a non-overclockable CPU. I also went with ASRock because they are a reliable manufacturer of motherboards. You'll notice I removed the CPU cooler, again it isn't necessary- the stock cooler was designed to keep your chip at decent temps, and you won't be able to OC, so the stock cooler is all you'll need.

why is the sapphire 280x wayyy cheaper than the msi one? is sapphire not a good company?

 

[Jacob McIntosh]

Sapphire is actually one of the best manufacturers for AMD cards. That card may just not be a feature rich as the MSI one, but I personally wouldn't buy an MSI GPU. I don't know why, I just wouldn't.