Good Build For Friend

[MLP_Bailey]

So this is the final Build for my friend. His budget it 1250 but he said this would do. Is It good?

http/pcpartpicker.com/p/GNkCvK

 

[boosted1g]

PSU is not that great, you would be better off doing 2x8gb over 4x4gb on memory (just less to have compatibility issues), and you can get a better GPU for cheaper.

 

[TechyInAZ]

This is better, cheaper RAM, cheaper but good air cooler and higher quality PSU:

BTW... I recommend the Z97-A/USB3.1 motherboard instead, having usb 3.1 will future proof your system a little bit.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($47.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($329.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT H440 Designed by Razer™ ATX Mid Tower Case ($135.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Elgato ($150.00)
Total: $1283.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-18 11:55 EDT-0400

 

[drinkingcola86]

I will second Boosted1g on the power supply and ram.

The video card is really overpriced based on what you are getting.

Look for a GTX 970($330-$440) or a R9 290($260-$330) or R9 290x($290-$400) for near that same price if not less than the 770.

 

[boosted1g]

Better GPU, higher quality power supply (the B2/G2 series are made with higher quality components over b1/g1), changed ram to 2x8gb

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($222.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X31 69.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($72.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($103.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT H440 Designed by Razer™ ATX Mid Tower Case ($135.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Elgato ($150.00)
Total: $1254.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-18 12:00 EDT-0400

 

[boosted1g]

FYI, for $50 more you can get a GTX 970

 

[Onus]

I like TechyinAZ's build also.
If it were me though, I'd do what I could to fit a SSD into the build. Options include selecting a less expensive cooler from http/www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2478892/alternatives-hyper-212-evo-budget-cooling.html and getting only 8GB of RAM. I'd likely choose a less expensive case as well, and perhaps a less expensive (but still good) PSU such as http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371058

 

[boosted1g]

I like TechyinAZ's build also.
If it were me though, I'd do what I could to fit a SSD into the build. Options include selecting a less expensive cooler from http/www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2478892/alternatives-hyper-212-evo-budget-cooling.html and getting only 8GB of RAM. I'd likely choose a less expensive case as well, and perhaps a less expensive (but still good) PSU such as http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371058

Dropping to an air cooler and a less expensive case for being able to get an SSD is a very good trade off.
The define r4 case is very nice and often on sale for $80.

If just gaming 16gb wont get you anything over 8gb and when it does become helpful, just get another 8 gb.

The psu though is too low of wattage to support a r9-290 or gtx-970 (it will run a 970 but you will be running it at pretty much max)

 

[Onus]

I suspect 520W may be a little low for a R9 290, but should be fine for the GTX970; don't they recommend 450W for that one? Which accounts (in part) for liar-labels? Mine only has a single 8-pin PCIe power connector, which means the card can't be pulling any more than 225W to remain in-spec for PCIe.

Second the Define R4. That's on my [very] Short List if I build another ATX system any time soon.

 

[boosted1g]

Revised with SSD, 8gb ram, air cooler, and define r4.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($222.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($329.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Elgato ($150.00)
Total: $1229.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-18 12:27 EDT-0400

 

[Onus]

Get the cooler from http/www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2478892/alternatives-hyper-212-evo-budget-cooling.html instead. The [awwwk!] Hyper212 EVO [awwwwk!] isn't a bad cooler, but is a bang/buck Loser; thankfully I've never had to waste money on one.
Otherwise, that looks great. The PSU is bigger than needed, but it is hard to argue with that price for it.
What is "Elgato?"

 

[boosted1g]

Yeah not sure what the Elgato entry is, the OP had that in the original build so we all just ran with it.