Need help deciding on a computer build.

[mparker]

Hey I have been thinking about building a gaming/home pc for awhile. How does this build look? Any suggestions?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4LFwZL

 

[mparker]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4LFwZL

 

[JQB45]

Since you are getting a non-k version of the Intel i5 you do not need the more expensive Z97, look for an H97 motherboard.
With the money saved spend that on the nVidia 960 with 4GB RAM instead of 2GB.
Get the Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter wireless card for less money and it includes Blue Tooth 4.0.
Change the power supply to SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply, its the same price and Seasonic has a much better reputation for quality.

You really don't need an after market CPU cooler since you can't overclock the i5-4590 CPU. Take the money you saved on not getting a CPU cooler and spend all of it on a better 2.1 speaker set such as: Logitech Z623 200W 2.1ch Speakers. I actually own these speakers, they are excellent to me.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.75 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.95 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($150.98 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Speakers: Logitech Z623 200W 2.1ch Speakers ($119.95 @ Directron)
Total: $1376.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-17 18:47 EDT-0400

 

[mparker]

Why do you suggest the Enthoo case? I like the look of the 500R but I guess the other could work.

 

[JQB45]

Hey mparker,

Its just a suggestion. The RAM you picked and the motherboard I chose are both red. The case you picked has blue LED case fans. I didn't know if you'd like the colors mixed?

Let me know your thoughts. And update this thread once you build your machine!

Jeff

 

[mparker]

Alright thanks for your opinions Jeff. Glad I came here first before I bought my pc.

 

[mparker]

Also, I will be sticking to the 500R case so I changed my ripjaws to blue. Is there an alternate motherboard to that Asrock in blue?

 

[JQB45]

This one has a blue theme and costs less. I made sure it still has USB 3.0, etc.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h97pcmate

This one is mostly black with a hint of greyish blue

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gah97hd3