My First $500 Build

[birdman17]

I am making a $500 build for gaming and light video editing. Some background is that I got the cpu and software for free so I have to buy an aftermarket cpu but since I can't OC I just wanted a basic cooler. Also I added the keyboard because I desperatly need a new one because I'm using a wired set with a trackball mouse so you can see my struggle playing games like cs:go. Anyways if there is any other questions let me know

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/y6VKRB
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/y6VKRB/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $0.00)
CPU Cooler: Gelid Solutions CC-Siberian-01 51.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($8.99 @ Directron)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.97 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($192.71 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150HG 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($10.80 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Gear Head KB5195W Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($15.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $494.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-04 00:51 EDT-0400

 

[learningbitbybit]

Your build is pretty good. Only thing I will say is you have a motherboard that can overclock, so I hope that you consider getting a CPU that can overclock in the future.

 

[CTurbo]

The GTX960 is a terrible value. The R9 280 is just as good for way cheaper, and the 280x is better for about the same price.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $159.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-04 01:01 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $189.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-04 01:02 EDT-0400


That EVGA psu is mediocre at best. I really recommend getting this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $44.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-04 00:59 EDT-0400

 

[birdman17]

Thanks for the help I think I will change my gpu to either one of those cards I'm just deciding between the two