Is this configuration good?

[viksenpai]

Hey guys, I'm going to buy a PC intended for moderate gaming and possibly programming. So, here's what I came up with (at the prices that I would buy the parts):

CPU - I5-4570 /3.2G/6MB/BOX/LGA1150 - 200$
Mobo - GB B85M-D3H /1150 - 70$
GPU - GB R9 270 2GB DDR5 R927OC-2GD-GA Battlefield - 200$
RAM - 2X4G DDR3 1600 A-DATA - 70$
SSD - A-DATA SSD SX900 128GB SATA3 - 80$
Case - CM HAF-912 ADVANCED - 83$
PSU - PSU SEASONIC SS-520GB BRONZE - 70$
Monitor - Dell U2312HM - 212$

I have a HDD, that's why I'm buying only a Solid State Drive.

So, what would you change and why (staying in the same total price range, of course, otherwise you could change basically everything 😀)?

 

[Suztera]

Looks fine

 

[smorizio]

http://techreport.com/review/24897/the-big-haswell-psu-compatibility-list
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3j8Fh
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3j8Fh/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3j8Fh/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H87M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $772.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-30 14:42 EDT-0400)

 

[smorizio]

swapped ssd to a better unit. the r300 case is a newer case has better set up at less cost to you. swapped out ram to better ram. the larger power supply if you want to put in a higher end gpu latter on you have some over head to do it. swapped out the b line of mb for the h. the h give you more sata and usb ports then the cheaper b line mb.

 

[Suztera]

http://techreport.com/review/24897/the-big-haswell-psu-compatibility-list
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3j8Fh
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3j8Fh/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3j8Fh/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H87M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $772.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-30 14:42 EDT-0400)

You don't need a 750W PSU unless you SLI/Crossfire. The one he chosen would suffice for now. The better option is the XFX 550W or Seasonic 620w s12ii.
The 270 he chosen is fine. There not much difference between a 270 and the 270x. The 270 is simply an un-clocked 270X.

 

[viksenpai]

Is that Haswell problem really a problem? Shouldn't the case fans need just enough power to keep the PSU running?

I agree with the assertion about the 270 and 270X

I have one question about the PSU though. I can get a XFX PRO SERIES 550W PSU P1-550S-XXB9 for the same amount, should I go for it? Also, why do you fell it's better (still Seasonic)? Also, I can get an Antec HCG520M for 10-15$ more...

 

[Suztera]

Is that Haswell problem really a problem? Shouldn't the case fans need just enough power to keep the PSU running?

I agree with the assertion about the 270 and 270X

I have one question about the PSU though. I can get a XFX PRO SERIES 550W PSU P1-550S-XXB9 for the same amount, should I go for it? Also, why do you fell it's better (still Seasonic)? Also, I can get an Antec HCG520M for 10-15$ more...

You will be fine with a 550w psu.
If you were planning to upgrade your graphic card to high end like a 290, it better to have a bit over 550W due to aging capacitors.However, if you want the haswell feature of low power states, go for the XFX XTR 550W which is one step better than the bronze one plus it is modular.
There is the XFX TS series which is similar to the XTR series but is not modular and there is a bronze and gold version. They are also Haswell certified.
This is probably the second revision of the 550w Pro series now - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w

Or for the similar price, RM550 if you want a corsair psu.

 

[tabascosauz]

I feel like RM550 and TS550 are going to be similar in quality. I ordered the Core Edition but it looks like they've been wholly replaced by TS, which I'm guessing is still based on S12II.

No, the Antec high current gamer is based on the the same S12II platform and isn't really worth it unless you have a super small case and must have modularity. I'm skeptical of modular cables in an under $100 PSU; even though the connections have to be perfect, you can expect a lot of corners to be cut on budget PSUs and some of those are going to be on the modular connections.

How about the cooler? Do you absolutely need a 212 EVO for that? Or will a low-profile, stock HSF, or cheaper tower do the job? If you really need the 212 I understand because there are plenty of activities that will stress the CPU very hard, something stock HSF can't keep up with.

 

[viksenpai]

Actually the cooler was smorizio's idea. I don't think it would be necessary at all, as I don't plan or have the ability to overclock. Stock cooling should do just fine on a non-OC'ed CPU, should it not?

 

[Suztera]

Actually the cooler was smorizio's idea. I don't think it would be necessary at all, as I don't plan or have the ability to overclock. Stock cooling should do just fine on a non-OC'ed CPU, should it not?

It will be fine. The only other reason for another cooler is the noise. The stock can be noisy depending on your ears and load you are putting on the pc. It is really subjective. Test out the stock cooler before deciding a cooler