How's my budget build? (around $1000)

[p1que]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BJ4P7P

Tell me how i did plz.

 

[Shuteye800]

Is this Your first build?

 

[smorizio]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127789&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
slightly faster gpu for the same money.
if you have local micro center the 4960 is 160.00 I would use the newer devil cannon cpu due to better tim paste on the cpu and use a good after market cooler. (one that does not use plastic push pins).

 

[p1que]

yes shuteye it is.

 

[Deleted member 1300495]

Here is a more efficient way to spend that money. You went overboard on the periherals but not on the main system.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($37.97 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($12.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.83 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Microsoft L2 LifeChat LX-3000 Headset ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1037.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 21:20 EDT-0400

 

[Deleted member 1300495]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127789&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
slightly faster gpu for the same money.
if you have local micro center the 4960 is 160.00 I would use the newer devil cannon cpu due to better tim paste on the cpu and use a good after market cooler. (one that does not use plastic push pins).

Since it is a non-K CPU, I think it is completely fine that he sticks with the stock heatsink as the temps will still stay in a good range. The after-market cooler will be overkill and a waste of money.

 

[bsod1]

Here is something different. Let me know how you like it

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($181.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($51.34 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($156.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($94.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill N900PCE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Cougar 700M Wired Laser Mouse ($69.00 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Razer Kraken Pro Headset ($79.24 @ Amazon)
Total: $1117.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 21:16 EDT-0400

 

[Deleted member 1300495]

Here is something different. Let me know how you like it

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($181.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($51.34 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($156.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($94.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill N900PCE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Cougar 700M Wired Laser Mouse ($69.00 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Razer Kraken Pro Headset ($79.24 @ Amazon)
Total: $1117.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 21:16 EDT-0400

What is different? A modular power supply is not really needed as this is his first build so it is a waste of money. The choice of the 280 I respect. You could have gone way cheaper with the WiFi card.

 

[smorizio]

the issue with the intel stock cpu cooler is it a larger piece of plastic and has plastic legs that are easy to come lose from the mb or snap off. the plastic push pins not a very good design from intel the better cpu cooler use a back plate and screws set up. under gaming loads the evo going to keep his cpu a lot cooler then the intel stock cooler.

 

[bsod1]

What is different? A modular power supply is not really needed as this is his first build so it is a waste of money. The choice of the 280 I respect. You could have gone way cheaper with the WiFi card.

Oh, I forgot to switch that out. Hold on.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($181.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($156.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($94.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN3200 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($21.68 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Cougar 700M Wired Laser Mouse ($69.00 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Razer Kraken Pro Headset ($79.24 @ Amazon)
Total: $1113.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 21:36 EDT-0400

I saw that he chose a 802.11a/b/g/n Thought he'd need it for something.

 

[Deleted member 1300495]

the issue with the intel stock cpu cooler is it a larger piece of plastic and has plastic legs that are easy to come lose from the mb or snap off. the plastic push pins not a very good design from intel the better cpu cooler use a back plate and screws set up. under gaming loads the evo going to keep his cpu a lot cooler then the intel stock cooler.

You said this in another thread also. I really don't see why you have a problem with plastic! This statement that you made really is just a jumble of words that makes no sense. If you completely secure the cooler in place, then you should never have these problems and you will not notice the difference. If you did secure it correctly, unless you are shaking your case all the time, there shouldn't be any loosening of screws. Maybe you've had an experience where this happened but it has never happened to me. The 212 is an amazing cooler but for a low key build like this, it is a complete waste of money as the stock cooler is sufficient.