First Time Builder

[Timbode]

Looking for advise about if parts are compatible together and other suggestions.
Hi. It's my first time building a PC and I was scared that I would spend all this money and then find out that the parts weren't compatible and/or getting too hot. So if you can please look through my specs and provide information. Thanks.
Cpu: Intel i5 4460 Quad Core CPU
CPU Cooler:Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Quiet CPU Cooler
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card
MotherBoard: Asus Z87-C USB 3.0 Motherboard
Memory:G.Skill RipJawsX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit
Storage:1TB Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 3.5" SATA III Hard Drive
Case:Corsair Carbide 200R Black Midi Tower Gaming Case
PSU:Corsair Builder Series CX 600 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS Bronze Power Supply Unit
OS:Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 x64
Optical Drive:Samsung 24x Retail SATA DVD Writer
Extra Fans:Corsair CO-9050006-WW Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition 120mm Low Noise High Pressure Fan Dual Pack
Any advise is great. Thank you.

 

[turbopiki]

dont get 212 evo, change your motherboard to cheapest H97, change your PSU to 550w XFX. and wtih money you save than get better GPU which will fit your budget GTX970->r9 290X ->r9 290 -> r9 280X

 

[USAFRet]

dont get 212 evo, change your motherboard to cheapest H97, change your PSU to 550w XFX. and wtih money you save than get better GPU which will fit your budget GTX970->r9 290X ->r9 290 -> r9 280X

Why do you not recommend the 212 EVO?

 

[turbopiki]

dont get 212 evo, change your motherboard to cheapest H97, change your PSU to 550w XFX. and wtih money you save than get better GPU which will fit your budget GTX970->r9 290X ->r9 290 -> r9 280X

Why do you not recommend the 212 EVO?

I didnt meant like its a bad CPU cooler so dont get it. I mean it in a way dont get because you will get locked CPU yes stock cooler will be lauder and little hotter but i rather spend that money on better GPU

 

[USAFRet]

dont get 212 evo, change your motherboard to cheapest H97, change your PSU to 550w XFX. and wtih money you save than get better GPU which will fit your budget GTX970->r9 290X ->r9 290 -> r9 280X

Why do you not recommend the 212 EVO?

I didnt meant like its a bad CPU cooler so dont get it. I mean it in a way dont get because you will get locked CPU yes stock cooler will be lauder and little hotter but i rather spend that money on better GPU

$30 for a quieter CPU cooler is a good buy.

 

[turbopiki]

everybody has their opinion i would rather have louder PC with better performance than quieter and worse performance.

But now its up to him to decide what he wants more

 

[logainofhades]

I have to agree with turbopiki on this one. What is the budget for this system?

 

[Timbode]

It was around £800 but after some talking I got it to £900

 

[turbopiki]

Something like that. But if you dont want to OC change CPU fro XEON E3 1231 v3 and motherboard for H97 version. I would recommend you geting SSD with budget left

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£184.66 @ Ebuyer)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£24.98 @ Novatech)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£62.36 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£41.94 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£42.90 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (£274.95 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£49.19 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£49.98 @ Novatech)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.16 @ CCL Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£67.95 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £809.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-30 00:10 BST+0100

 

[logainofhades]

That particular Z97 board is not very good. Only 4 phase power and does not support SLI. I do agree with the 1231v option though. With UK board prices as crazy as they are, you can probably get a Z97 board for same price, if not less than, an H97 board, and at least have faster memory support then.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£184.66 @ Ebuyer)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS10X Performa CPU Cooler (£24.96 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£89.99 @ Novatech)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£49.00 @ CCL Computers)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£67.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£42.01 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Palit GeForce GTX 970 4GB JetStream Video Card (£262.94 @ Aria PC)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H24 ATX Mid Tower Case (£28.25 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£62.62 @ CCL Computers)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.16 @ CCL Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£67.95 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £890.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-30 14:53 BST+0100