First Gaming Computer Build Opinions please

[Sleepyhobo91]

Hey guys, NOOB ALERT

My first gaming computer build is here
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/CFdgZL

I am a Twitch streamer from Australia trying to build a gaming computer. My budget was around the $1800 mark but needs to include one monitor and a keyboard etc (give or take)

Can you guys please check out my build and tell me what you think? Obviously, the more powerful the better. I play games like Skyrim etc

Is the power supply going to be enough? Can you guys recommend a good keyboard for gaming and general use? Let me know what you all think.

Thanks so much in advance, I really appreciate it!!!

 

[lightcloud]

If you realise this build is similar to the one I will be building.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($264.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($49.00 @ Scorptec)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($192.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($104.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($369.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($149.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($107.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($169.00 @ CPL Online)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN781ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.50 @ Centre Com)
Keyboard: SteelSeries Apex [RAW] Wired Gaming Keyboard ($75.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1774.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-16 17:28 EST+1000

 

[oajarmeh95]

why you put a network adapter while asus motherboards have intel gigabit ethernet ?? (there is no need of it)
secondly you should try to put GTX 780 it has a good spcs with affordable price,and the HDD i recommend WD Black series i have one and it is fantastic, about the other parts i see they are pretty good

 

[lightcloud]

why you put a network adapter while asus motherboards have intel gigabit ethernet ?? (there is no need of it)
secondly you should try to put GTX 780 it has a good spcs with affordable price,and the HDD i recommend WD Black series i have one and it is fantastic, about the other parts i see they are pretty good

He may want to game wirelessly??

 

[oajarmeh95]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/TWDMXL) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/TWDMXL/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $264.00 @ Centre Com
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $39.00 @ Mwave Australia
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a) | $192.00 @ CPL Online
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz16gx3m2a1866c10r) | $218.99 @ Mwave Australia
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te120bw) | $79.00 @ Centre Com
**Storage** | [Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1003fzex) | $89.00 @ CPL Online
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx780dc2oc3gd5) | $569.00 @ CPL Online
**Case** | [NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph410w1) | $125.00 @ CPL Online
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120pg0750gr) | $155.00 @ Scorptec
**Optical Drive** | [LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24nsb0) | $19.00 @ PCCaseGear
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $107.00 @ CPL Online
**Keyboard** | [Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgb3010kkmf1us) | $45.00 @ CPL Online
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1901.99
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-16 17:38 EST+1000 |

 

[Sleepyhobo91]

Thanks Joe, that looks awesome also!

Oajarmeh95, I have taken out wired adapter. Would you suggest I add wireless also? Being a streamer I will need to be wired all the time anyway. So the motherboard will have the ethernet input? (I am new)

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/Sleepyhobo91/saved/jn26Mp

 

[Sleepyhobo91]

It's just starting to push above my budget a little too much. I want to get a decent monitor also. It's unfortunate I cannot get all of the parts at the same place... Does this happen often?

 

[lightcloud]

A wireless network isn't needed at all. I only use one because I game wirelessly. But if you can connect through Ethernet then go for it, it will be faster. And it will not affect streaming.

This is what the Z97-A say about Ethernet:
Onboard Ethernet 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps

Yes people usually get parts from different places to save money. As in Australia prices are expensive. So I recommend going to MSY or Umart.