Starting a component list

[shoobee]

I plan to build a gaming computer. I'll use it for FSX flight simulator. I'm going to have another computer networked to it to handle Plan G, Vatsim, and all other peripheral software.
Here is my list of components so far:
CPU i5 4690
GPU GTX 970 or AMD R9 280X
SSD Crucial MX200 250GB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5" Internal SSD
OS Windows 7 or 8.1
MOBO ?
COOLER ?
FANS ?
CASE ?
P/S 550/600W
MEMORY DDR3 PC-12800 CL Unbuffered NON ECC. 8GB. I have then in my HP Pavilion 6654y
Bought them as an upgrade two months ago. Not sure if I can use them in the new PC.
Suggestion appreciated.
Thanks

 

[DonkeyOatie]

You could drop to the cheaper i5 4460 and probably not notice.
I prefer the 970 because of the much lower power use and thus heat.
At that size, the Samsung 850 EVO is a better deal at the moment.
8.1 is more efficient
Any H97 that costs about $80 or more, and no real reason to go much higher unless you plan for later SLI (then you need a Z97 board costing about $120)
Don't need a CPU cooler, especially with GTX 970.
Whatever comes with the case increased to a couple of 120mms in and a 140mm out if your case has good airflow
Personal choice for case.
500 - 550 is fine for the GTX 970. For the 280X, 600ish.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($114.72 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Micro Center)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.00 @ B&H)
Total: $953.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-21 20:15 EDT-0400

 

[shoobee]

Do I need to order cables, etc?
Thanks

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Generally, no. Here's my current school build. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2516487/build-log-mini-itx-middle-school-student-build.html
Cables come with the PSU and motherboard. The only thing you might needs it a cheap splitter cable (less than $5) to run two fans from one header, if the case you get lacks a fan controller. That will come down to the fine-print when you have your final configuration.

 

[Bossyfins]

I do not really recommend a 280/x. FSX is really picky, and loves NVIDIA parts..

 

[g-unit1111]

How much are you planning to spend on this build? If you have a flexible budget I would do something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($113.12 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($117.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Directron)
Total: $1241.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-22 21:14 EDT-0400