This is my first build and i wanted to know if all of these parts will work together.

[thelonehamster]

Hi, this is my very first build and i wanted to know if these parts will all work together.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z2NR8d

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.50 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($28.73 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.30 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.88 @ OutletPC)
Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link TG-3468 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter ($12.90 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($16.21 @ Amazon)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.93 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: led strip ($6.99)

i would also be open to any changes or suggestions, thank you

 

[bootcher]

They work together, but:
- You have a non overclock cpu paired with a overclocking motherboard and an aftermarket cooler. If you're not going to overclock you can save some cash by getting a H97 based motherboard. You can use the stock intel cooler, or still use the aftermarket cooler as it runs quieter.
- Get a pair of 4gb for a total of 8gb ram instead of only 4gb
- For this system a GTX 960 seems a bit low quality gpu, get a GTX 970 if you can or at least a R9 280x.
- The psu is good, but unless you are going to add another gpu it is overkill, a 500 watt psu will do. If you get another gpu you might need a 600 watt, depending on what gpu.
- Get windows 8 for better performance
- your motherboard has a built-in network adapter, you don't need a network card.
- If you are going to use a wireless connection (a wired connection is always better), get a good wireless card, not the cheapest one.

 

[hamzahfelix]

I agree with bootcher. Your non overclock cpu could fit in even a b85 mobo, which would save you some additional fund. The b85 chipset would not support broadwell cpu, but broadwell would not offer a tangible performance upgrade anyway over hashwell. Either that or spend a little extra for the overclockable i5 4690k and overclock it on your msi z97.

If you're not into overclocking, you may like to consider the i5 4590. If you want to do better and don't mind spending more, the xeon e3 1231 v3 is a viable option. It is the equivalent of a locked i7 4770 without the integrated graphics. This means four cores with hyperthreading enabled. Hyper-threading would be useful for streaming, though useless for gaming.

These days 8GB of memory kit would be the bare minimum for gaming. Personally I would go for a single 8GB stick, but a dual channel kit would be fine.