My First PC Build

this build is about 15 more expensive , but IT IS WORTH IT .

I changed CX430 PSU into XFX 550 watt which is tier 1 in quality .
Changed GTX 960 4 GB into R9 380 4GB which has higher performance

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£138.52 @ More Computers)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler (£16.50 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£41.59 @ Dabs)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£37.68 @ More Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£34.74 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card (£171.95 @ Ebuyer)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H23 ATX Mid Tower Case (£26.50 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply (£37.99 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£9.38 @ CCL Computers)
Case Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm Fan (£8.54 @ Scan.co.uk)
Keyboard: Corsair Raptor K30 Wired Gaming Keyboard (£38.64 @ Scan.co.uk)
Speakers: Logitech Z323 30W 2.1ch Speakers (£19.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £582.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-01 16:22 BST+0100
 
CPU Cooler - Not needed when not overclocking. The stock Intel cooler will be just fine.
MB - Look toward H97. H81 is OK at best. In order, look toward H97, B85, H87 and then H81.
MEM - Those modules are high latency being DDR3-1600 CL10. Look toward DDR3-1600 CL9 @ 1.5v.
GPU - The GTX 960 is barely capable of smooth game play at high resolutions (above 1080) so it will rarely take advantage of the 4GB when gaming at 1080 resolution. Look toward the 2GB version of the GTX 960, or step up to the GTX 970.
HD - The WD Blue sees less failures.
PSU - No. XFX, Seasonic, the EVGA G2 lineup, or filter through the Tier 1 or Tier 2 list. That Corsair CX model is a Tier 4 unit. www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£138.52 @ More Computers)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£68.36 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£36.04 @ CCL Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£39.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (£249.54 @ Aria PC)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H24 ATX Mid Tower Case (£26.57 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply (£37.99 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£9.38 @ CCL Computers)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse (£25.49 @ Scan.co.uk)
Speakers: Logitech Z323 30W 2.1ch Speakers (£19.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £651.86
 


The extra wattage worth it?
 


So even when pushing the PC to the limit I don't need the CPU cooler if not overclocking? Plus, should I overclock?
 

That is correct. The stock Intel cooler will keep the 4460 (or any non-overclocked variant) in check.


If you want to overclock you will need a Z97 motherboard and 4690k or 4790k CPU (the K series are unlocked for overclocking). With these you will absolutely need an aftermarket CPU cooler. All three of those changes will be more expensive. Overclocking isn't necessary to game at high levels and you are in good shape with a modern i5 as-is. Going with something like the parts below is up to you and your budget. This would net you an overclocking, multiple GPU setup (PSU sized to add a second GTX 970 in SLI down the road).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£178.29 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£24.98 @ Novatech)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£89.99 @ Novatech)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£30.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£39.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (£249.54 @ Aria PC)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case (£46.98 @ Novatech)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£70.79 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£9.38 @ CCL Computers)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse (£25.49 @ Scan.co.uk)
Speakers: Logitech Z323 30W 2.1ch Speakers (£19.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £786.40
 

TOTALLY worth it , XFX 550 has higher quality than the CX430 which means it will not break or kill your PC at high loads

You can remove the cooler and go for a higher motherboard , a cooler on a non overclock-able processor only reduces the noise the stock cooler makes .