So is this a good build?

DaFunk

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CPU Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor €181 @ Megekko
Motherboard ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard €72 @ Megekko
Memory Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory €51 @ Megekko
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive €53 @ Megekko
Video Card Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card €192 @ Megekko
Case Cooler Master N300 ATX Mid Tower Case €32 @ Megekko
Power Supply Antec 600W ATX Power Supply €50 @ Megekko
Optical Drive Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer €14 @ Megekko
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) €0.00



So here is my build, two parts I had a hard time choosing were the mobo and PSU. The alternative for the Mobo: * Asrock H97 Anniversary @ €71 The alternatives for the PSU: * CoolerMaster PSU GM Serie 650Watt G650M @ €60 * Cooler Master B Series B600 V2 @ €51 * Cooler Master G500 @ €46 * Corsair PSU Builder VS550 @ €55 * Corsair Builder CX500 Bronze @ €67 (Already calculated the wattage of the build and all of these PSUs will provide enough power)
So my first question would be which mobo and PSU should I choose? I plan on doing a lot of gaming and I won't be overclocking anything or Crossfire my GPU. Also I have 2 peripherals( mouse and keyboard) and I will have a wired internet connection.
Also I have watched quite a few building videos and one thing that stuck with me is the amount and type of the screws. If I order all these components, will I automatically have all the required screws?
The last thing I would ask is if this build is compatible, so in other words will the components fit on each other and work good with each other? I already checked the socket, the amount of cables from the PSU, the size of case and mobo etc etc but it would certainly be nice if I could get a second opinion from an expert :)
 
Solution
Get this:

CPU: https://www.megekko.nl/product/674/270858/
Motherboard: https://www.megekko.nl/product/671/162277/
RAM: https://www.megekko.nl/product/424/951715/
HDD: https://www.megekko.nl/product/430/265793/
GPU: https://www.megekko.nl/product/492/954557/
CASE: https://www.megekko.nl/product/405/954969/
PSU: https://www.megekko.nl/product/498/952176/
Optical drive: https://www.megekko.nl/product/417/375851/

You get all the screws with the Case, cables for connecting HDD (sata cables) you get with motherboard.
Quickly running over all the listed parts and it should be compatible. Yes you will have all the required screws, most cases come with a box of the needed screws.

One thing, if you aren't overclocking (which you couldn't really do with the non-k version of that processor) and don't need SLI/crossfire, why not get either an mAtx or mItx motherboard and a smaller case to save money? You could save a good bit by using an mItx board + an mItx case. The downside of course is if you go mItx you won't have the option to ever upgrade to SLI/Crossfire, however if you went mAtx it would leave that option open.

Also, if you're a silence junky I would recommend a cheap after-market CPU cooler because the stock coolers aren't very quiet. Something in the $20-30 range.

 
Get this:

CPU: https://www.megekko.nl/product/674/270858/
Motherboard: https://www.megekko.nl/product/671/162277/
RAM: https://www.megekko.nl/product/424/951715/
HDD: https://www.megekko.nl/product/430/265793/
GPU: https://www.megekko.nl/product/492/954557/
CASE: https://www.megekko.nl/product/405/954969/
PSU: https://www.megekko.nl/product/498/952176/
Optical drive: https://www.megekko.nl/product/417/375851/

You get all the screws with the Case, cables for connecting HDD (sata cables) you get with motherboard.
 
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I thought about going mATX, but unfortunately it would seem that for the cheapest cases the GPU simply wouldn't fit.
 


Thank you, I hadn't seen that PSU before and it seems like a good choice.
One thing about the case though, the one you listed is about €6 cheaper than the one I listed, but mine comes with 2 stock fans instead of with one. Going through reviews for both cases and it seems they both give good value for the money.
 
I thought about going mATX, but unfortunately it would seem that for the cheapest cases the GPU simply wouldn't fit.
A lot of decent, gaming-oriented, mAtx cases should fit almost any graphics card. The only downside you might run into on some of them is that to fit the GPU it requires removing the HDD trays. Not all mAtx cases require this though.

Also, you could always go with that case because you're getting it so cheap and just get an mAtx motherboard to save money. I'm not in Europe though so it's hard to compare with the price differences. Any case that fits a regular Atx motherboard will also usually support mAtx and/or mItx. That specific case you picked does support mAtx, although I don't see a mention if it supports mItx.
 


http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower/n300/
According to their site the case does seem to support 2 toolless HDD installations, but I''ll probably go with the Z1 since it is cheaper.
Thank you, you have helped me tremendously