Finalising new PC design

[The Pink Ninja]

Okay, my current choices for a nextgen (XBone and PS3) gaming PC, looking for a finalization. Make sure I haven't missed anything or that something better hasn't come along.

I Have:

Cooler-master-elite-330
Corsair CX 600W
Windows 7
G.Skill 8GBXL Main Memory DDR3 8 GB PC1600 CL9 Ram Kit 2x 4 GB

I am going to buy:

Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor
MSI Z97 Gaming 5 Intel LGA1150 Z97 ATX Motherboard
Asus Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 DirectCU II OC 2GB GDDR5 Graphics Card


Considering:

Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5 inch Basic SATA Solid State Drive

Did I miss anything?

 

[Helldog26]

Is the i5 an unlocked CPU if not no need to spend more on a Z97 motherboard.

 

[The Pink Ninja]

Unlocked in a term I have never come across before in relations to a CPU ?___?

 

[Helldog26]

Does it have k after the 4440? Like another CPU is an i5-4690k which means its unlocked and can be overclocked.

 

[TofuLion]

Unlocked in a term I have never come across before in relations to a CPU ?___?

unlocked means you can change settings to make the cpu perform better than it is supposed to. its called overclocking. the Z97 chipset is designed for overclocking. since you don't know what that means, im guessing you wont be doing much of it. therefore, you can get just as much performance from a cheaper H97 chipset. also, the corsair cx series psu's are made with cheaper components and has a bad reputation. i would use a better psu

 

[The Pink Ninja]

Yes, I do not plan to overclock.

Can someone suggest a superior PSU and Mobo then?

 

[Helldog26]

If you want to stay in the Corsair RM650 is a pretty good PSU gold certified, fully modular, and silent. The better mobo would be the ASUS H97 board you picked. Those will be good for you.

 

[TofuLion]

and for a cpu i would recommend one thats actually unlocked and able to OC - i5 4690K

 

[Helldog26]

and for a cpu i would recommend one thats actually unlocked and able to OC - i5 4690K

He said he wont be OC'ing at all. Stay cheaper and dont bother with the unlocked CPU

 

[TofuLion]

and for a cpu i would recommend one thats actually unlocked and able to OC - i5 4690K

He said he wont be OC'ing at all. Stay cheaper and dont bother with the unlocked CPU

oh, sorry i read too fast missed the "not". in that case, if you have the extra $40the locked 4690 would be good, but honestly the $40 would be better spent towards the ssd or even gpu upgrade

 

[Helldog26]

Everything looks good with the i5-4440 a ASUS H97 board, a GTX760. You will have a solid rig for a while.

 

[The Pink Ninja]

For the mobo do you mean this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00K80N54K

or this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00K80MYNS

 

[TofuLion]

not to say that you wont crush the next gen consoles in either case (for the time being), but better is always better

 

[Helldog26]

For the mobo do you mean this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00K80N54K

Yes I have the Z97-Plus board and it is awesome, the H97 is the same not just overclock-able.

 

[The Pink Ninja]

What is even the difference between those two boards I linked?

(Thanks for your help by the way guys)

 

[TofuLion]

the second is a micro atx, smaller form, compact design. performs slightly worse and has less pci slots

 

[Helldog26]

The H97-Plus has 2 PCI slots and more SATA ports. The H97E has the 3 PCI Express slots and less SATA ports.

 

[The Pink Ninja]

Okay, thanks, now I just need to sweat on if I should send back this PSU and get a more expensive one.

 

[TofuLion]

Okay, thanks, now I just need to sweat on if I should send back this PSU and get a more expensive one.

oh you already bought it. i have seen some reviews where people didnt have a problem and it was great especially for the price. they use cheaper quality parts to make it more affordable so its kind of a gamble on how well it will work. your system shouldnt draw a whole lot of power so theres a good chance you wont have a problem at all.