first time build cpu

[japieonn]

Processor :Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
MOBO:Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory :G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage :Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card :Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card
Case :Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply :Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

this rig is basically for simple gaming and study purpose.
it is still abit of overbudget
is there suggestion so that i can reduce the cost?
do i need a cooler fan?

 

[steveb531]

Assuming that you dont plan to do any overclocking as you havent chosen an unlocked cpu, stock cooling should work well enough provided you keep optimal airflow.
If you can wait to buy an ssd, i would do just that until you have a bit more money to play with and add it later as its not an essential part of your build.

 

[japieonn]

Assuming that you dont plan to do any overclocking as you havent chosen an unlocked cpu, stock cooling should work well enough provided you keep optimal airflow.
If you can wait to buy an ssd, i would do just that until you have a bit more money to play with and add it later as its not an essential part of your build.

may i k now what is unlocked cpu?
how do i dffiretiate them?
i dont plan to do any overclocking at this time but i might try it in the future.

with OS and gaming files install on SSD it would somehow boost the startup speed and performance of gaming,aint ?

 

[japieonn]

Assuming that you dont plan to do any overclocking as you havent chosen an unlocked cpu, stock cooling should work well enough provided you keep optimal airflow.
If you can wait to buy an ssd, i would do just that until you have a bit more money to play with and add it later as its not an essential part of your build.

may i k now what is unlocked cpu?
how do i dffiretiate them?
i dont plan to do any overclocking at this time but i might try it in the future.

with OS and gaming files install on SSD it would somehow boost the startup speed and performance of gaming,aint ?

Firstly, I would suggest that you swap your PSU for a similarly priced EVGA 500B if for no other reason than the fact that the cpu power header on your board is 4 pin and the header on the CX500 is 8 pin. The 500B uses split 8 which can be turned into a 4 pin to better suit your motherboard. I find the EVGA RMA support is superior as well. They are both quality units but I feel the 500B is better suited for you.

Unlocked (K) CPUs are CPUs which have an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. You require a higher end board (ideally Z97) with a decent power delivery section as well as a decent aftermarket heatsink to overclock. You will be looking at an extra $30 for a K cpu, an extra $50 for a decent Z97 board and an extra $35 for a decent heatsink. It probably is not worth it, as you appear to be making a budget PC here.

The SSD will indeed make windows and programs within windows launch faster, and games will load faster. What the other user is saying is that it is not critical to your machine. I would actually suggest that you buy a more powerful GPU for now instead of the SSD. Then when you have more money later on add the SSD.

thx for the explanation about unlocked cpu
yea i am building a budget pc so i will not gonna take that z97.

btw, my friend just help me with another rig which replaced the SSD price with a better GPU. the spec as below
Processor : Intel Core i5 4460
Motherboard : Asrock H97M PRO4
RAM : G.Skill AEGIS 1600mhz DDR3 CL11 (2X 4GB)
Graphic Card : Leadtek 960 Reference
HDD : Western Digital Caviar Blue 3.5" SATA 1TB R
Computer case : Cooler Master K350/K380
Power Supply Unit : FSP Hexa+ 550W

any advice would be welcomed
thx

 

[steveb531]

Im not sure what your budget allows, but the Asus Strix 960 will have better cooling abilities than reference models, though i couldn't find a price for the leadtek model so im not sure about the price difference. You can get cheap safe PSUs fairly easily. If you have the room to move, go with an 80+ bronze variant. EVGA 500w 80+ bronze PSU here at $44.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012

 

[japieonn]

Im not sure what your budget allows, but the Asus Strix 960 will have better cooling abilities than reference models, though i couldn't find a price for the leadtek model so im not sure about the price difference. You can get cheap safe PSUs fairly easily. If you have the room to move, go with an 80+ bronze variant. EVGA 500w 80+ bronze PSU here at $44.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012

my budget is about $700. thats the reason i chooen leadtek 960 instead of asus strix.
is it advisable to downgrade the MOBO and spend the money on better psu?