First computer build thoughts

[Fu-man]

Hey everybody, complete but enthusiastic noob building first computer. I am building in my opinion what would be a relative future proof-ish mainly gaming pc. I have gathered parts for this PC build and as a expected the expense has materialised with it. I was just wondering if someone could confirm that the build is solid or recommend any better value of money parts. Thanks and have a great day!


CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($358.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($95.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($248.60 @ Newegg Australia)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($110.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($499.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)
Software: Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016
Monitor: Asus VX248H 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $2025.60

 

[BadActor]

It's a solid build with the exception of the PSU (low quality for a gaming rig). You can also do the latest generation (Skylake) for around the same money if you want more future proofing. I would also suggest looking at the R9 390 vs the GTX 970 for the 8 GB's VRAM and recent developments with DX12. If this falls out of your budget range, you might use a cheaper case like the Corsair 200R to offset the difference in price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($357.00 @ Mwave Australia)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($255.00 @ Umart)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($103.40 @ Newegg Australia)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card ($489.00 @ Umart)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($85.00 @ IJK)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Software: Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016
Monitor: Asus VX248H 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $2093.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-19 12:44 AEDT+1100