recomendation and critique on my build

[Maxwell Soller Jr]

hi guys. im here again to ask some advice on my build posted..

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

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ECS Z97-MACHINE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $674.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-11 05:22 EDT-0400


notice that i choose intel i3 for the mean time cuz im waiting for the 5th gen to arrive. but i dont know if my mobo is compatible for 5th gen.

and gtx 960 for lower power consumption.

thanks for youp suggestions.

 

[Guest]

looks good. the z97 chipset supports ssd caching. http://www.hardcoreware.net/ssd-cache-performance/ if you decide on the ssd cache get a 64gb 64gb is the current cache limit set by intel.
it isn't fifth generation intel skylake will use a new socket 1151. 1 damned pin. so unless you want to upgrade just for skylake, I would suggest a better CPU now.
that case will hold the 212 evo, it is a big damned heatsink and I love mine even though my side panel won't close. lol

 

[shadows1234]

hi guys. im here again to ask some advice on my build posted..

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notice that i choose intel i3 for the mean time cuz im waiting for the 5th gen to arrive. but i dont know if my mobo is compatible for 5th gen.

and gtx 960 for lower power consumption.

thanks for youp suggestions.

the build is quite decent but ram works better in dual channel and the psu you have is quite expensive for that low power i changed some things like the ram and psu, the psu i choose is still very good and support the whole system with ease and skylake will not use the use 1150 socket so might want to think about buying your build later so you can get a newer cpu and motherboard

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ECS Z97-MACHINE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $722.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-11 04:49 EDT-0400

 

[Maxwell Soller Jr]

im planning to buy another 8gb memory later. so i only choose one gb for the meantime. and as of the PSU. yah certainly i know its kinda overkill for my build but for the price of $54.99 with rebate its a big deal. my total is $674.34

but im thinking to buy a radeon r9 280 far less than the price of gtx 960 for now but i dont now the performance. and i dont like the power consumption

 

[shadows1234]

im planning to buy another 8gb memory later. so i only choose one gb for the meantime. and as of the PSU. yah certainly i know its kinda overkill for my build but for the price of $54.99 with rebate its a big deal. my total is $674.34

but im thinking to buy a radeon r9 280 far less than the price of gtx 960 for now but i dont now the performance. and i dont like the power consumption

rebates dont always come in i wouldnt waste my time with them but if it helps you then go for it and also are you not planning on going with a skylake build?