New Build help i5 4690

[Monkinator1]

Hey All

here is a build I'm putting together and would like any input. No need for OS, Keyboard, mouse etc
just these parts, primarily for gaming and streaming. These are NZ prices.

http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/p/fPYrLk

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($292.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Mighty Ape)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($158.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($239.00 @ PC Force)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($70.91 @ Wiseguys)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Mighty Ape)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($30.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Total: $1069.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-11 23:49 NZDT+1300

Thanks

 

[herrwizo]

For gaming, get cheaper mobo based on H97 chipset since 4690 is not overclockable. In fact, the CPU can be 4460, no need to go for 4690.

Put the money difference into a better graphics card, 750Ti is more like a baseline today than a true gaming card. You need at least radeon 270X, preferably 280 or 290. On Nvidia part, get at least 760, preferably 770 or 970.

PSU is not a quality model. Replace it with Seasonic or XFX 650W.

BTW, you are missing RAM in your build. You will need at least 2x4 GB, 1600MHz, CL9 DDR3 memory.

 

[Monkinator1]

just trying to keep it around the $1000-1100 mark

 

[herrwizo]

Here is a better one, but it still lacks RAM, just as yours. Hope you have it, or expect additional costs.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($255.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Mighty Ape)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($158.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($286.34 @ PB Technologies)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($70.91 @ Wiseguys)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($142.14 @ Aquila Technology)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer
Total: $1057.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-12 00:19 NZDT+1300

 

[RCFProd]

For how much can you get the ASRock H97 PRO4 motherboard? Not sure if dropping 5 dollars for a M-ATX board is worth it.

 

[badboyrog2]

PCPartPicker part list: http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/p/n8Cy99
Price breakdown by merchant: http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/p/n8Cy99/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($255.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.00 @ PC Force)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($163.19 @ Aquila Technology)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($286.34 @ PB Technologies)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($70.91 @ Wiseguys)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($122.82 @ Aquila Technology)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($30.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Total: $1165.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-12 01:19 NZDT+1300

 

[Vic 40]

You really want an ssd?

Something that i think will be good enough,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($163.29 @ PB Technologies)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Mighty Ape)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($126.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($158.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($262.00 @ Wiseguys)
Case: Antec GX500 ILLUSION ATX Mid Tower Case ($73.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.14 @ Wiseguys)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($30.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Total: $1081.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-12 01:59 NZDT+1300

The i3 should be fast enough to keep up with that gpu.
That gpu is a thread about here,
http://www.overclock.net/t/1449757/gigabyte-r9-270-overclocking-ability
Also ram in it.

 

[Monkinator1]

Hey thanks so much for your feedback, it has really solidified some things i had already considered. I think i will take all of your ideas and make something out of it.

Thanks once again.