First PC build. Need advice reducing cost.

[flying-mexitaco]

I'm building my first machine and I need to reduce the price. Any advice on where I should cut down? Here is my part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/zPTkrH.
I want to be able to play Skyrim maxed out with an ENB and newer games such as The Witcher and Fallout 4 with acceptable fps on High. Basically a little future proofed. I'm not sure if I should keep the I7 or downgrade to an I5 and save some money. Would it be better to wait for gen 5? Is the GPU overkill? As for OS and large storage I can get those easily elsewhere. I might go to a 60GB SSD if I have to. My ideal budget for the build is $1500 AUD (about $1200 USD). I might set a budget of $1000 AUD for a build without a gpu and save for a high end card separately, would that be better? Is a 144Hz monitor worth the massive cost? The budget includes CPU, RAM, SSD, CPU fan, case, PSU, GPU, disk drive, and 144Hz monitor.
Thanks.

 

[Mankar Kameran]

Buy that CPU off newegg. It should only cost $340 at most. Also, that GPU should be bought somewhere else because it's over $100 cheaper. Your OS should only be around 20gb so you would be fine with a 60gb SSD.

 

[SamiSC]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($65.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.00 @ PLE Computers)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.00 @ PLE Computers)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($499.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master K281 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ IJK)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ Umart)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ IJK)
Monitor: Samsung S24D300H 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($187.00 @ IJK)
Total: $1600.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-14 04:25 AEST+1000

the i5 is good enough, you wont need more for gaming, keep the 970 since it will help for new games. changes the ram to better faster one.

I am not sure if you will be overclocking, and to be honest it wont be needed but i did add a Z97 mobo k series cpu and a cooler just in case.

as for the 144Hz monitoer, I dont think its worth it, costs double what a normal 24" monitor would cost.

 

[SamiSC]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.00 @ PLE Computers)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($499.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master K281 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ IJK)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ Umart)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ IJK)
Monitor: Samsung S24D300H 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($187.00 @ IJK)
Total: $1490.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-14 04:30 AEST+1000

for non over clocking build

 

[flying-mexitaco]

Buy that CPU off newegg. It should only cost $340 at most. Also, that GPU should be bought somewhere else because it's over $100 cheaper. Your OS should only be around 20gb so you would be fine with a 60gb SSD.

Thanks but I checked newegg and it's still $460 AUD there. Again I'm in Australia. The USD price is $342 but everything costs about 25% more in AUD.

 

[flying-mexitaco]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.00 @ PLE Computers)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($499.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master K281 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ IJK)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ Umart)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ IJK)
Monitor: Samsung S24D300H 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($187.00 @ IJK)
Total: $1490.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-14 04:30 AEST+1000

for non over clocking build

Thanks for the tips. This looks like the build I will go with unless others advise otherwise.

 

[SamiSC]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.00 @ PLE Computers)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($499.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master K281 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ IJK)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ Umart)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ IJK)
Monitor: Samsung S24D300H 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($187.00 @ IJK)
Total: $1490.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-14 04:30 AEST+1000

for non over clocking build

Thanks for the tips. This looks like the build I will go with unless others advise otherwise.

great, but you can change the case to your liking, find something that will fit the budget and appeals to you.