Is this Gaming PC Build Worth It?

[aoeaster]

Is this a great start build for gaming? I am a total beginner at this and would love to read comments, recommendations, and explanations as to why it was not or is a great component for the system. Like why different GPU or CPU.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jtcNZL

 

[TomSkini]

Do you want to overclock your cpu?

 

[aoeaster]

I would like to as a possibility.

 

[Matt Dobe]

I take it you already have a case? lol)

Components look good to me!

 

[Bossyfins]

Replace the PSU with another 650 watt. Antec XFX, SeaSonic, and EVGA b2/g2(though only have 750+ models) would be good for OCing. You do not want to OC with a poor PSU. Also, an aftermarket cooler would be need.

 

[aoeaster]

Would a evga 960 2gb or 4gb work better or just as good in order to make this a build a bit cheaper?

 

[tiny voices]

A 2gb 960 is perfectly fine for playing at 1080p.

 

[Matt Dobe]

It would be a noticeable drop in performance. The 970 is a sweet spot for high end gaming at the moment (maxes out anything at 1080p and 1440p resolutions).

The 960 is good for 1080p gaming but will not necessarily max out your games. Still a good pick if you are happy with high/ultra at 60fps and not max quality 60fps

 

[Gamer2886]

This would be a good build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($326.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $889.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-23 12:19 EDT-0400

PSU and Mobo are SLI-Ready, incase if you want to upgrade in the future.

 

[tiny voices]

It would be a noticeable drop in performance. The 970 is a sweet spot for high end gaming at the moment (maxes out anything at 1080p and 1440p resolutions).

The 960 is good for 1080p gaming but will not necessarily max out your games. Still a good pick if you are happy with high/ultra at 60fps and not max quality 60fps

There are games the 970 won't max at 1080p, let alone 1440p. Saying it will max anything at those resolutions is a bit exaggerated. It is a great card, yes and I highly recommend it, but let's keep the facts as facts.

 

[Matt Dobe]

My apologies.

 

[tiny voices]

This would be a good build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($326.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $889.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-23 12:19 EDT-0400

PSU and Mobo are SLI-Ready, incase if you want to upgrade in the future.

Skip the cooler. Get a 212 EVO instead. 2/3 the price but the same performance, and MUCH quieter operation.

 

[aoeaster]

Is there any other motherboard that will perform as well as the MSI Gaming 5 or fits well with this build? I plan to get everything from Micro Center.

 

[Bossyfins]

Any motherboard that is z97 with a proper 8+2 phase power design, will work.

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/motherboard/#c=99&f=2&l=2&s=24&m=7,8,18,27&u=1&v=2

Most of the motherboards listed in that link have good power phases, and are high quality..