First PC Build

[Anty]

Hey guys, first PC build, just wanted to check everything's ok, and that there's no issues with compatibility, clearance etc.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Nq6mt6

Cheers!

 

[Mohammed Adhil]

The RAM Is a Bit powerful As it exceeds the voltage requirements.But Not to worry,it will adjust the speed to optimum.Apart from that,Yourr Good to Go

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The power supply was very poor , you can SLI with this super high quality 750w.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£178.29 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£24.95 @ Novatech)
Motherboard: Asus Z97 PRO GAMER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory (£66.64 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive (£70.64 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (£264.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case (£71.94 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£87.99 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) (£72.30 @ CCL Computers)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fans (£19.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fans (£19.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £877.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-24 20:20 GMT+0000

 

[wicked_sticky]

As stated above the CX series power supplies are lower end. If your not planning on running 2 video cards, you better off buying a lower wattage better quality power supply (a good 600 or 650 is fine and you can get cheaper than the CX 750watt or you can go ahead with the suggested EVGA if you do want to SLI).

Someone correct me if Im wrong, but I dont think there is enough clearance with that ram and the fan on the Hyper 212 (my ballistix sport DDR3 end just a few mm below that fan)

Also, if you want to save £30 you can get windows 7 Pro now for much cheaper than windows 10 and upgrade to Windows 10 for free (cursory amazon uk search- probably better deals out there)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Windows-Professional-64bit-Version/dp/B014SOHZ4M/ref=sr_1_11?s=software&ie=UTF8&qid=1448401001&sr=1-11&keywords=windows+7+oem

 

[Anty]

As stated above the CX series power supplies are lower end. If your not planning on running 2 video cards, you better off buying a lower wattage better quality power supply (a good 600 or 650 is fine and you can get cheaper than the CX 750watt or you can go ahead with the suggested EVGA if you do want to SLI).

Someone correct me if Im wrong, but I dont think there is enough clearance with that ram and the fan on the Hyper 212 (my ballistix sport DDR3 end just a few mm below that fan)

Also, if you want to save £30 you can get windows 7 Pro now for much cheaper than windows 10 and upgrade to Windows 10 for free (cursory amazon uk search- probably better deals out there)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Windows-Professional-64bit-Version/dp/B014SOHZ4M/ref=sr_1_11?s=software&ie=UTF8&qid=1448401001&sr=1-11&keywords=windows+7+oem

Thanks for your help. Do you have any suggestions for what RAM I should use as an alternative?
I was looking at this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B017WSSLBW/?tag=pcp0f-21

 

[wicked_sticky]

I dont want to steer you wrong, maybe the sticks you picked out will fit, maybe they will fit if you use dimm #2 and #4. before listening to me you shoudl search the forusm and see if anyone is running the sticks you picked with the Hyper 212 If you want ram that will fit with nearly any heatsink Id say:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Savage-16-Memory-Module/dp/B00N9PVXJK/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1448471707&sr=1-1&keywords=16gb+DDR3+1866+Cl9

compared to what you first packed its 1.5v not 1.65v, its 1866mhz not 2400mhz but CAS 9 instead of CAS 10 ...the tighter cas makes up the difference for the slower clock speed if you overclocking the ram this one has more head room, and of coarse its cheaper.

If you were in the US, id say get the cryorig H7 instead of the hyper212, the H7 is better, same price, and fits with most ram but Amazon UK doesnt have it, Im not sure where to get it in the UK I found this for you
https://www.alternate.co.uk/Cryorig/H7/html/product/1174912
but it says available in 51 days, maybe there is some other heatsink slanted like the H7 available in the UK

 

[Anty]

I dont want to steer you wrong, maybe the sticks you picked out will fit, maybe they will fit if you use dimm #2 and #4. before listening to me you shoudl search the forusm and see if anyone is running the sticks you picked with the Hyper 212 If you want ram that will fit with nearly any heatsink Id say:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Savage-16-Memory-Module/dp/B00N9PVXJK/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1448471707&sr=1-1&keywords=16gb+DDR3+1866+Cl9

compared to what you first packed its 1.5v not 1.65v, its 1866mhz not 2400mhz but CAS 9 instead of CAS 10 ...the tighter cas makes up the difference for the slower clock speed if you overclocking the ram this one has more head room, and of coarse its cheaper.

If you were in the US, id say get the cryorig H7 instead of the hyper212, the H7 is better, same price, and fits with most ram but Amazon UK doesnt have it, Im not sure where to get it in the UK I found this for you
https://www.alternate.co.uk/Cryorig/H7/html/product/1174912
but it says available in 51 days, maybe there is some other heatsink slanted like the H7 available in the UK

Thanks for the link to that RAM, managed to find the 1.6v, 2400MHz version ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Savage-16-Memory-Module/dp/B00N9PVZ3O ), which should provide the same performance for about the same price as the Vengeance. tbh I think it's easier to do it this way than to wait 50 days for that other cooler, it's just a shame that it isn't on UK Amazon. Again, thanks for all your help!