Final Check Before Purchase!

[LukeTheLoop]

Here is the build i'm about to purchase. Just wanted you guys to check it over and see if everything is cool.Keep in mind, as i mentioned in my other posts too, i will be primarily using this PC to Stream and Play games.


CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (£259.00 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£23.95 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£114.66 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£49.99 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£41.98 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (£453.58 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case (£39.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£56.99 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.16 @ CCL Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£75.37 @ Scan.co.uk)

thanks guys, you have be infinitely helpful!

 

[tiny voices]

PSU is poor quality. Change for a proper unit. Antec, XFX, Seasonic, EVGA (G2,B2)

CPU cooler is not very good. Change for Hyper 212 EVO.

 

[barto]

All that needs to be said, has been.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

1. Do ya need the 4790k over the 4690k ?

2. If I was investing the extra money in a 4790k, I wouldn't be putting a budget cooler on it.

3. Faster and cheaper MoBo
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gaming5

4. £4 gets you DDR3-2400 CAS 10
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/mushkin-memory-997083

5. What will games be stored on ? 120 GB SSD won't cut it on its own

6. EVGA 980 would be my last choice among the big 4

MSI > Gigabyte > Asus > EVGA

7. PSU should be avoided.... CX is not suitable for gaming / enthusiast boxes. Also, might as well get something that can handle an upgrade to SLI.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20850v3

For future upgrade ability , for the gaming, I'd drop to a 4690k and invest the monies in a larger case, better PSU, better cooler.

 

[Vimto]

The powersupply is shit, The case is not very good quality, You wont get very good overclocks with that cooler, the 980 is not worth the premium over the 970, theres just not enough of a performance difference between them to justify the price. The ssd was a rather poor choice.

This will be more than enough for 1080p/1440p http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/K4NrCJ

Get a second 970 in the future if you feel you need it.

 

[LukeTheLoop]

The powersupply is shit, The case is not very good quality, You wont get very good overclocks with that cooler, the 980 is not worth the premium over the 970, theres just not enough of a performance difference between them to justify the price. The ssd was a rather poor choice.

This will be more than enough for 1080p/1440p http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/K4NrCJ

Get a second 970 in the future if you feel you need it.

What about this one :
750W EVGA SuperNOVA G2, Full Modular, 80PLUS Gold, ATX, PSU ?

I already have the 980 hence why im sticking with it
Also i dont have my current 2tb Seagate listed up there, oddly but yeah the SSD is being used to store only a few things.

 

[sora]

The powersupply is shit, The case is not very good quality, You wont get very good overclocks with that cooler, the 980 is not worth the premium over the 970, theres just not enough of a performance difference between them to justify the price. The ssd was a rather poor choice.

This will be more than enough for 1080p/1440p http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/K4NrCJ

Get a second 970 in the future if you feel you need it.

What about this one :
750W EVGA SuperNOVA G2, Full Modular, 80PLUS Gold, ATX, PSU ?

I already have the 980 hence why im sticking with it
Also i dont have my current 2tb Seagate listed up there, oddly but yeah the SSD is being used to store only a few things.

The G2 series of power supplies are definitely worth the money!

 

[tiny voices]

Skip the H110. I would recommend an air cooler instead. Same performance but MUCH more quiet.

Also, as stated, skip the MSI board. It is not good.