From scratch PC build from a 1st timer

[mburnham1973]

I am looking for advise in building my first custom PC. I would hate to get all the parts and then realize I made a rookie mistake. Maybe someone can point out obvious shortcomings in my choices. I'm hoping this will be a big bang purchase that can be upgraded for the next 3-5 years.


CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.74 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V200 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($338.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($153.83 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Wired Gaming Keyboard ($90.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1647.43

 

[Outlander_04]

I think you can save a lot of money is you want to
cheaper case
cheaper lower wattage psu
cheaper mb
and not lose any performance

but its a nice build and if you want then go for it

 

[realchaos]

I would change that keyboard. I believe that the Razer Blackwidow failed pretty fast for a mechanical keyboard (within a year or two). Cooler Master has better quality boards at a similar price.

For the monitor, I would change it to this one: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs239hp
The one I listed is cheaper and it's an IPS panel so you get better image quality.

 

[mburnham1973]

I appreciate the help ad made some adjustments. I chose a cheaper case/power supply/pperiphials and upgraded the graphics card. Will this power supply be enough for what I've picked and possibly support 2-way SLI if I go that route when prices are lower? Will the CPU cooler fit in this case?

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.74 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($65.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($116.22 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Rosewill RK-9000BL Wired Standard Keyboard ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-M6800 Wired Optical Mouse ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1626.79