New PC Build - Help please

[Vohne Yao]

UPDATE! Made a few changes based on suggestions: (TOTAL 1500 USD):

Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz)
Fan: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan
Motherboard: ASUS ATX DDR3 2600 LGA 1150 Motherboards Z97-PRO (Wi-Fi AC)
GPU: EVGA EVGA GeForce GTX 970 Superclocked ACX 2.0 4GB GDDR5 256bit,
RAM: G.Skill 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 PC3-19200 2400MHz Dual Channel kit
SDD: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-7TE500BW)
HDD: Seagate Desktop HDD 4 TB SATA 6Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive 5900rpm
Power Supply: XFX PRO 850W Black Edition Single Rail Power Supply with Full Modular Cables ATX 850 Energy Star Certified Power Supply
Thermal Compound:
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound 3.5 Grams

My uses will be:
1.) Run a two monitor set up
2.) Have 30-40 tabs open while browsing
3.) Play games at full settings
4.) Use it for 5 years

Concerns are:
1.) Are there parts that are not going to be fully utilized because of potential bottlenecks?
2.) Are any of these incompatible or prone to problems?
3.) Is there a better and cheaper build?

Any feedback or comment will be greatly appreciated First time builder here.

 

[amd4lif3]

get 8gb ram not 16gb , 16gb ram is only needed if you video edit. 850w psu is overklill unless you go sli but a single one no need 650w is enough

 

[smorizio]

haswell cpu want to use faster ram try buying 1866 or 2100 if it the same cost. (look as gskill areirs ram.

 

[RaymondSWalters]

Rather go for faster ram not more ram (8gb @2100mhz or more) and your psu need not be more than 700w

 

[ferwindjacks]

16gb is not overkill. You'll be surprised how much you use.

1. You will not bottleneck.
2. All parts work together.
3. I would actually not change any of that build besides getting a Seagate HDD and an XFX PSU.

Comment if you have any concerns.

 

[Carlrg]

4 by 4 GB doesn't bottleneck as 8 by 8 GB (16) but one card only has high risks of bottleneck under heavy load

 

[ferwindjacks]

The above is utterly ridiculous. These are brand new parts and top of the line. The term bottleneck is thrown around way too much and is usually not even warranted. You will not bottleneck.

 

[amd4lif3]

he is sooo right no bottleneck just a bit overkill for me

 

[Vohne Yao]

I made a few changes based on feedback:

- HDD to Seagate 4TB HDD ($30 more, but 5900rpm vs the WD 5400 rpm earlier)
- RAM to G Skill 16GB ($30 more, but 2400mhz vs the 1600mhz earlier)
- PSU to XFX PRO 850w ($30 more but higher energy efficiency)

I know this is a little overkill, but I plan to buy once and use for 5 years minimum. It's currently $1500 all in all on amazon, without the case. That works out to about $25 a month for 5 years, so not bad.

 

[ferwindjacks]

Sounds good, but I'm surprised you don't have an SSD for your OS. Even a 60gb SSD is good enough.

Also, a 7200rpm is something you should be shooting for. 4tb may be overkill, depending on what you're trying to do.

 

[Vohne Yao]

Ferwindjacks there is an SDD Also the 7200rpm Seagate versions are 2.5-3x the price of the 5900rpm. Is it worth the extra speed? Since I plan to use this for 5 years, I thought having 5TB is not bad, considering I am into photography. Raw photo files are huge.

 

[ferwindjacks]

Apologies, didn't notice the SSD.

Like I said, unless there is a specific need then 4tb is overkill. However, 7200rpm is nice for things such as storing games. If you want to download games on there, you will benefit from the extra speed. You can always get another couple TBs down the road...

 

[Vohne Yao]

Guys I put all of this into pcpartpicker and I got this warning, should I be concerned?

Compatibility Notes
The G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell Refresh CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/compsydney/saved/P6zH99

 

[ferwindjacks]

I think someone stated before that 2400 is overkill. I agree. However, if your mobo is compatible with it, you can just overvolt your RAM to keep the 2400 mhz. I personally would go over 1866mhz, and have 1600mhz right now. Never fully understood why the faster RAM fascinated people.

 

[Vohne Yao]

Great! I stepped it down to 1866 then with this: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory

Thanks for all the help. I'm planning to purchase this all tomorrow.

 

[ferwindjacks]

Awesome! GL&HF with your build.