Is this ok?

[Kevin Yoon]

I wanted to make my own computer for the first time and someone recommend me pcpartpicker. I fiddled with it and my end result is this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nqK3sY

Would these parts work together ok? Anything I need to change or remove or add? Just want to make sure my house doesn't blow up. And is there anything that could be cheaper? Or

 

[Suztera]

Any reason why you want an i5 2500k and not the 4th gen cpus?
For the GPU:
You can get a R9 280X, GTX 770 or if you have the funds GTX 970.

R9 280X:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-r9280xdc2t3gd5
GTX 770:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n770tf2gd5oc

This memory is cheaper:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8gbsr

 

[Outlander_04]

why no cost in that list for the motherboard and power supply? because they are not in stock anywhere?

The cpu and mb are a couple of generations old and you should no use them
Use an i5 4690K and a motherboard with a Z97 chipset
These are the current equivalents

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Here's my more modern version. I had to cut some corners.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone Precision Series PS05B-USB3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.96 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DS 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1059.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-07 19:29 EDT-0400

 

[Kevin Yoon]

I wasn't really sure about anything. It was a list that my friend recommended. Is DonkeyOatie's alternative ok?

 

[DonkeyOatie]

What is your budget?

I put that system together to match your original system price. something like this, would be preferred.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($339.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Silverstone Precision Series PS05B-USB3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.96 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DS 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1196.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-07 19:59 EDT-0400

 

[Kevin Yoon]

My budget caps at about $1100

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Then let's wait and see what others have to say.

 

[Outlander_04]

I shaved every penny out of the build without affecting performance

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/csW499
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/csW499/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1132.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 00:27 EDT-0400

The motherboard is still the micro-ATX board , but hardly anyone uses more than 2 expansion slots anyway

The OS is changed to Win 8.1 . Add a start button using Classic Shell.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Kevin. If you do not plan to overclock your CPU, we can save a little, by using a 4690 and a H97 chipset motherboard. Then we might also not need the aftermarket cooler.

Looking at Outlander's response, he put in some better faster memory, a cheaper case, a power supply down grade which is fine, and a slightly cheaper GPU. Your motherboard will have sound capability, so you could upgrade it later. I agree with his change to Windows 8.1. It will be a bit faster.

That !PS monitor is good.