What Do you guys Think about this Build?

[iSeeArvizal]

So here's the build, slightly over budget, but I think it's good, so what you guys think about it? (For gaming, obviously).

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($350.72 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($65.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1069.64

So what do you guys think? I think I'll get an SSD for the first upgrade.

 

[Archaic59]

Nice looking build but a small, cheap monitor. Begs for a SSD. I'd get a cheaper case and a better monitor.

 

[iSeeArvizal]

Nice looking build but a small, cheap monitor. Begs for a SSD. I'd get a cheaper case and a better monitor.

Do you have anything in mind in terms of case and monitor?

 

[McDuncun]

Very nice build man... But I`d also go for a 23'' monitor instead. It`s going to look alot better a game better. And yes a SSD would be nice but if you don`t have the funds now just run it as it is and get a 120/128gb ssd later on for the OS... Oh yeah and cooling!!

DO NOT RUN THAT STOCK COOLER ON THAT CPU... iT SUCKS A FAT ONE!

 

[Bigwood daddy]

Any cheap cooler master case and you will also have a place to put a dvd

 

[Archaic59]

Different case, SSD, and good monitor:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($165.17 @ Amazon)
Total: $1056.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-25 06:39 EDT-0400

 

[iSeeArvizal]

Very nice build man... But I`d also go for a 23'' monitor instead. It`s going to look alot better a game better. And yes a SSD would be nice but if you don`t have the funds now just run it as it is and get a 120/128gb ssd later on for the OS... Oh yeah and cooling!!

DO NOT RUN THAT STOCK COOLER ON THAT CPU... iT SUCKS A FAT ONE!

If I wait and get the cooler later and don't overclock the CPU now, will the stock cooler be okay?

 

[iSeeArvizal]

Different case, SSD, and good monitor:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($165.17 @ Amazon)
Total: $1056.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-25 06:39 EDT-0400

It HURTS because I love the look of the case... :/ I'm really torn between buying an SSD later or now. The thing is my desk folds into my bed so I can't have a big monitor, and I'm putting my PC on the floor next to the desk so that is fine.

 

[Archaic59]

Different case, SSD, and good monitor:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($165.17 @ Amazon)
Total: $1056.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-25 06:39 EDT-0400

It HURTS because I love the look of the case... :/ I'm really torn between buying an SSD later or now. The thing is my desk folds into my bed so I can't have a big monitor, and I'm putting my PC on the floor next to the desk so that is fine.

Do what you have to do. I'm just trying to help you get the best for your money. Cheers.

 

[iSeeArvizal]

Different case, SSD, and good monitor:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.60 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($165.17 @ Amazon)
Total: $1056.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-25 06:39 EDT-0400

It HURTS because I love the look of the case... :/ I'm really torn between buying an SSD later or now. The thing is my desk folds into my bed so I can't have a big monitor, and I'm putting my PC on the floor next to the desk so that is fine.

Do what you have to do. I'm just trying to help you get the best for your money. Cheers.

No you definitely helped and I will take it into consideration!

 

[McDuncun]

Very nice build man... But I`d also go for a 23'' monitor instead. It`s going to look alot better a game better. And yes a SSD would be nice but if you don`t have the funds now just run it as it is and get a 120/128gb ssd later on for the OS... Oh yeah and cooling!!

DO NOT RUN THAT STOCK COOLER ON THAT CPU... iT SUCKS A FAT ONE!

If I wait and get the cooler later and don't overclock the CPU now, will the stock cooler be okay?

At stock speeds yes, but it feels like such a waste given what that cpu can do with a solid OC....