New Gaming Computer

trailmix93

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I am looking to build a new gaming rig and have composed a list of parts on partpicker that I feel would make a very decent rig for the price. This will be my first attempt at building a computer and would like some opinions on the selections I have made, is there anything I should change, anything that is unnecessary or unneeded in the build. You can find the build Here
( http://pcpartpicker.com/p/c8MGNG )

Thank you everyone!

Edit: I am just looking to optimize the price but retain the power.
 
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Looks good to me. Drop the CPU cooler as the stock one is plenty good.
Did someone order an i5?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($175.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($225.52 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.00 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $806.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-23 23:50 EST-0500
 
Yea honestly I did skimp on the PSU but I will look into the xfx550. I could change to the i5-4690k but do you believe the performance will be worth the swap from AMD FX-8320?

Thank you for the help
 


Yeah, and it it goes it takes the rest of your pc too.:lol:
 
Ok, I think you have an amazing build there that will play almost anything 60 fps on max settings. But, if u wanna save a 100 bucks, you should get a 750ti ATX FTW. I have it and play anything max out on 40 fps stable. Very good card. I do believe though people on this site would disagree though.
 


This is 100% not true. At 1080p, a 750ti will NOT run all games maxed at 40fps. I have a gtx760 (significantly better) and it cannot run every game maxed at 40fps at 1080p. More like a mix of medium/high settings at 1080p in demanding games for a 750ti.
 
for budget GPU around 200$ i would go with a r9 280x, or 280, as both these cards perform significantly better when overclocked compared to the gtx 960, they also have 3gb vram, which is becoming more used, and will greatly help in higher resolutions. The r9 280 can be found 30-40$ cheaper than the gtx 960 a lot of times.
 


Its good but my build is better.
Locked i5's generally don't need after market cooling.
The corsair 200r is a LOT better than the sirius.
The antec HCG and the xfx are about the same quality but I would go with the higher wattage in case of spikes caused by the gpu.

If you can spend more I suggest getting a 290 and a better psu.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($175.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($282.79 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $865.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-24 00:24 EST-0500



 


That PSU is NOT GOOD. DO NOT buy it. ONLY buy the B2/G2 units from EVGA. That NEX units are downright dangerous.
 


OK..Another psu choice
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone750