Is My Build Good/Compatible?

[KingSaif]

Hey guys, I'm pretty much done with my build after doing an entire week of non-stop research. Here it is:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($269.99)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($147.58 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 148.7 CFM 200mm Fan ($20.72 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 White 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($2.99)
Speakers: Logitech S120 2.3W 2ch Speakers ($12.49)
Total: $1139.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-22 04:54 EST-0500

PCPartPicker says that it's compatible, but I just wanted to check with you guys first. I plan on OCing my CPU to 4.2 GHz - 4.5 GHz and my GPU idk how much yet. This build is only for gaming, nothing else. I'm hoping it lasts me about 3-5 years before I have to replace a few parts such as the GPU (may do Crossfire by then), PSU, and possibly MoBo. As for the case, I know a mid-tower would be enough, but I really love the amount of features the Enthoo Pro has at the price of $100. Because of it's size and straps, cable management is super easy and airflow is great. Thanks guys.

 

[Thaisnang]

That is a nice build but you should get a 1ms monitor like this one--> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vx248h
Or an IPS one if you want more colors from your PC--> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umvh6aa003

 

[KingSaif]

That is a nice build but you should get a 1ms monitor like this one--> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vx248h
Or an IPS one if you want more colors from your PC--> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umvh6aa003

Alright thanks I'll look into it, really nice price, but from what I've heard 1ms to 2ms difference is unnoticeable to the human eye, so I don't really care for 1ms difference

 

[hazzac181]

I would also swap the r9 290 for either a 290x or a GTX 970. I have the gigabyte 970 and it is absolutely amazing!

 

[Thaisnang]

That is a nice build but you should get a 1ms monitor like this one--> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vx248h
Or an IPS one if you want more colors from your PC--> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umvh6aa003

Alright thanks I'll look into it, really nice price, but from what I've heard 1ms to 2ms difference is unnoticeable to the human eye, so I don't really care for 1ms difference

Personally I don't care about response time. But an IPS screen does make a difference in your visual experience and refresh rates as well.

 

[KingSaif]

I would also swap the r9 290 for either a 290x or a GTX 970. I have the gigabyte 970 and it is absolutely amazing!

The 970 is way over my budget and from a few benchmarks I've seen the r9 290x isn't much better than the r9 290. in fact, I think in some cases the 290 outperformed the 290x but I can't remember. At first I was going with the MSI r9 290 but after doing some research, I figured out that the Sapphire Tri-X runs significantly cooler. For the price of the 290, nothing can beat it imo..

 

[KingSaif]

That is a nice build but you should get a 1ms monitor like this one--> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vx248h
Or an IPS one if you want more colors from your PC--> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umvh6aa003

Alright thanks I'll look into it, really nice price, but from what I've heard 1ms to 2ms difference is unnoticeable to the human eye, so I don't really care for 1ms difference

Personally I don't care about response time. But an IPS screen does make a difference in your visual experience and refresh rates as well.

Lol I accidently picked urs as solution instead of replying, but anyway I thought IPS had slower response time and aren't they generally more expensive? idk, I prefer TN panels because I don't care about viewing angles (I'm only going to use 1 monitor most likely forever)

 

[Thaisnang]

That is a nice build but you should get a 1ms monitor like this one--> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vx248h
Or an IPS one if you want more colors from your PC--> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umvh6aa003

Alright thanks I'll look into it, really nice price, but from what I've heard 1ms to 2ms difference is unnoticeable to the human eye, so I don't really care for 1ms difference

Personally I don't care about response time. But an IPS screen does make a difference in your visual experience and refresh rates as well.

Lol I accidently picked urs as solution instead of replying, but anyway I thought IPS had slower response time and aren't they generally more expensive? idk, I prefer TN panels because I don't care about viewing angles (I'm only going to use 1 monitor most likely forever)

It is not the viewing angles for which I prefer IPS, it is the more sharp and vivid colors for which I prefer IPS. And I don't know really If one can see diff. between 5ms and 2ms.

 

[KingSaif]

That is a nice build but you should get a 1ms monitor like this one--> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vx248h
Or an IPS one if you want more colors from your PC--> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umvh6aa003

Alright thanks I'll look into it, really nice price, but from what I've heard 1ms to 2ms difference is unnoticeable to the human eye, so I don't really care for 1ms difference

Personally I don't care about response time. But an IPS screen does make a difference in your visual experience and refresh rates as well.

Lol I accidently picked urs as solution instead of replying, but anyway I thought IPS had slower response time and aren't they generally more expensive? idk, I prefer TN panels because I don't care about viewing angles (I'm only going to use 1 monitor most likely forever)

It is not the viewing angles for which I prefer IPS, it is the more sharp and vivid colors for which I prefer IPS. And I don't know really If one can see diff. between 5ms and 2ms.

Ok thanks for the advice, I'm actually still stuck on the monitor. I just threw that monitor in because it was one of my top choices so far, but I still have a lot of digging to do before I make my choice. I may consider IPS monitor but I'm still leaning towards TN panels because of their speed. Also, since I've already exceeded my initial budget, I'm trying to go a little cheap on the monitor by getting one below $160.

 

[KingSaif]

I added two fans now