Mind looking at my Computer Build

[Snake90890]

Hey guys do you mind looking at my first computer build for me? http://pcpartpicker.com/user/snake90890/saved/hdGtt6 I am building this for games like DayZ Standalone to be run on high with not much lag. I would like to stay under $1500 or right at $1500. Any kind of help would be appreciated thanks again!

 

[brik94]

- Basically if you want to cut corners you can go with 8GB of RAM (More than enough) and upgrade to 16GB later down the road. Plenty of 2x4GB Sticks or 1x8GB sticks going for $60 right now. Also if you get 2 pairs of the RAM I have listed, the Ares thats 4x8GB (16GB) for $120. Saving you a good $25 on the RAM you had.

- Generally with SSD's you want a good brand. Samsung and Crucial are generally regarded as the best, or atleast I think so. You could go with the PNY to save money but I believe this SSD to be of much lesser qualty.

- 970. Don't get the Zotac. Get a Asus Strix or the MSI, or anything else except the Zotac. This Asus 970 is only a $5 increase from the Zotac

- The 2TB for $80 is a great deal on the hard drive. You could just save $30 and get a 1TB (Do you really need a 2TB drive?) but this is up to you.

- Could get a cheaper case to save costs, again up to you. That's about it.

- Also You're rated at 347 watts. 750watts is overkill, even if you want to upgrade in the near future you'll definitely stay under 600watts. This will save you a bit of money.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($102.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse ($51.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1503.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-07 17:57 EST-0500

 

[Snake90890]

- Basically if you want to cut corners you can go with 8GB of RAM (More than enough) and upgrade to 16GB later down the road. Plenty of 2x4GB Sticks or 1x8GB sticks going for $60 right now. Also if you get 2 pairs of the RAM I have listed, the Ares thats 4x8GB (16GB) for $120. Saving you a good $25 on the RAM you had.

- Generally with SSD's you want a good brand. Samsung and Crucial are generally regarded as the best, or atleast I think so. You could go with the PNY to save money but I believe this SSD to be of much lesser qualty.

- 970. Don't get the Zotac. Get a Asus Strix or the MSI, or anything else except the Zotac. This Asus 970 is only a $5 increase from the Zotac

- The 2TB for $80 is a great deal on the hard drive. You could just save $30 and get a 1TB (Do you really need a 2TB drive?) but this is up to you.

- Could get a cheaper case to save costs, again up to you. That's about it.

- Also You're rated at 347 watts. 750watts is overkill, even if you want to upgrade in the near future you'll definitely stay under 600watts. This will save you a bit of money.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($102.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse ($51.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1503.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-07 17:57 EST-0500

So I changed the build a little according to what you have said so thank you so much for the help! Do you mind checking this one out http://pcpartpicker.com/user/snake90890/saved/hdGtt6. I especially want your input on the Video Card do should I get the 970 or stick to the 770?

 

[brik94]

- Basically if you want to cut corners you can go with 8GB of RAM (More than enough) and upgrade to 16GB later down the road. Plenty of 2x4GB Sticks or 1x8GB sticks going for $60 right now. Also if you get 2 pairs of the RAM I have listed, the Ares thats 4x8GB (16GB) for $120. Saving you a good $25 on the RAM you had.

- Generally with SSD's you want a good brand. Samsung and Crucial are generally regarded as the best, or atleast I think so. You could go with the PNY to save money but I believe this SSD to be of much lesser qualty.

- 970. Don't get the Zotac. Get a Asus Strix or the MSI, or anything else except the Zotac. This Asus 970 is only a $5 increase from the Zotac

- The 2TB for $80 is a great deal on the hard drive. You could just save $30 and get a 1TB (Do you really need a 2TB drive?) but this is up to you.

- Could get a cheaper case to save costs, again up to you. That's about it.

- Also You're rated at 347 watts. 750watts is overkill, even if you want to upgrade in the near future you'll definitely stay under 600watts. This will save you a bit of money.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($102.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse ($51.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1503.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-07 17:57 EST-0500

So I changed the build a little according to what you have said so thank you so much for the help! Do you mind checking this one out http://pcpartpicker.com/user/snake90890/saved/hdGtt6. I especially want your input on the Video Card do should I get the 970 or stick to the 770?

Definitely the 970. It's the newest generation Nvidia card, has more VRAM (3.5GB vs 2GB), and will definitely futureproof all of your games. You shouldn't have to upgrade for years.

I think this build is amazing. You'll be able to play whatever game you want at max settings, sweet 144hz monitor and youw ere able to stay under $1500. You can get the PNY SSD if you'd like. It's double the capacity at the same price however the 840 EVO is a more than reliable drive and is amazing (what I currently have). Your computer is going to be a beast man. Happy building.

 

[Snake90890]

- Basically if you want to cut corners you can go with 8GB of RAM (More than enough) and upgrade to 16GB later down the road. Plenty of 2x4GB Sticks or 1x8GB sticks going for $60 right now. Also if you get 2 pairs of the RAM I have listed, the Ares thats 4x8GB (16GB) for $120. Saving you a good $25 on the RAM you had.

- Generally with SSD's you want a good brand. Samsung and Crucial are generally regarded as the best, or atleast I think so. You could go with the PNY to save money but I believe this SSD to be of much lesser qualty.

- 970. Don't get the Zotac. Get a Asus Strix or the MSI, or anything else except the Zotac. This Asus 970 is only a $5 increase from the Zotac

- The 2TB for $80 is a great deal on the hard drive. You could just save $30 and get a 1TB (Do you really need a 2TB drive?) but this is up to you.

- Could get a cheaper case to save costs, again up to you. That's about it.

- Also You're rated at 347 watts. 750watts is overkill, even if you want to upgrade in the near future you'll definitely stay under 600watts. This will save you a bit of money.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($102.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse ($51.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1503.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-07 17:57 EST-0500

So I changed the build a little according to what you have said so thank you so much for the help! Do you mind checking this one out http://pcpartpicker.com/user/snake90890/saved/hdGtt6. I especially want your input on the Video Card do should I get the 970 or stick to the 770?

Definitely the 970. It's the newest generation Nvidia card, has more VRAM (3.5GB vs 2GB), and will definitely futureproof all of your games. You shouldn't have to upgrade for years.

I think this build is amazing. You'll be able to play whatever game you want at max settings, sweet 144hz monitor and youw ere able to stay under $1500. You can get the PNY SSD if you'd like. It's double the capacity at the same price however the 840 EVO is a more than reliable drive and is amazing (what I currently have). Your computer is going to be a beast man. Happy building.

Alright thank you so much for the help man, REALLY appreciate it!!!!!