New PC Build!

[PedroMatrin]

Hello!
I am building a new PC for my friend and I would like to keep the price at about $725 after mail-in rebates. (Right now its about $782 before)

The goal of this build is to run games such as CS:GO and other FPS games on medium-high settings. I am always open to feedback even if it adds some money to the build. So please do leave suggestion and comments about the build, even if its something like suggesting a different case.

Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wqmx3C

Build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad Core
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150
Memory: Crucial Ballistic Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case
PSU: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Other:
Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
Windows 10
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

Please Note: I understand I have a compatibility note that the ASRock Z97 has onboard USB 3.0 headers, but the case dosn't have front panel USB 3.0 ports. Is this a real problem? I am pretty new to building PC's and have only built one before, so sorry if I messed something up

Thanks ahead of time,
Peter!

 

[sammy sung]

This should meet your needs better while having higher overall quality

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($195.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Antec Green 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Directron)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($93.75 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.10 @ Newegg)
Total: $783.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-08 15:01 EDT-0400

 

[norseman4]

First I see is switching to dual channel RAM for slightly more performance and slightly cheaper with the current promo:
G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c9d8gab

still looking

 

[PedroMatrin]

This should meet your needs better while having higher overall quality

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($195.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Antec Green 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Directron)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($93.75 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.10 @ Newegg)
Total: $783.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-08 15:01 EDT-0400

I am most likely going to switch to 2 x 4GB of RAM, but for the storage I will probably need more than that if I am going to pay more. Are there big benefits of having a SSD for gaming? I see the graphics card switch, do I need something that powerful to run games like CS:GO at smooth maybe 60+ FPS, and is it worth the downgrade in CPU?

 

[PedroMatrin]

First I see is switching to dual channel RAM for slightly more performance and slightly cheaper with the current promo:
G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c9d8gab

still looking

Ok thanks! Will be switching to 2 x 4GB!

EDIT: I will be switching, however I will not be using the one linked because the promo ends today, and I am not buying for a good week or more. This is what I have edited in my list, any good? https://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9r

 

[sammy sung]

The processor I selected vs the 4590 is very minimally less powerful. Nothing noticeable in game.

I like to suggest buying the largest SSD you can afford today, and add mass storage mechanical hard drives inexpensively later.

 

[PedroMatrin]

The processor I selected vs the 4590 is very minimally less powerful. Nothing noticeable in game.

I like to suggest buying the largest SSD you can afford today, and add mass storage mechanical hard drives inexpensively later.

Okay, I will think about it, however I am building this for my friend and upgrades are going to be complicated.

 

[PedroMatrin]

Bump

 

[sammy sung]

Sorry, didn't realize you asked another question.

For performance sake, and leaving future upgrades out of the equation. I'd switch to the 4460 to free up some budget without losing real performance. As you've now noted, going with 2x4GB configuration will make use of your dual channel support. I'd also grab at least a GTX 950 as opposed to the 750 TI. Newer architecture, better performance. The power supply should be replaced with something of better quality, but this one you selected should for all intents and purposes be fine with this build.

I'd also advise adding at the very least a cheap 32GB/64GB SSD to put the operating system and some preferred apps/games on. It'll provide a much snappier feel of operation.