1st Time PC Build Rev 3

[Blueshift0912]

This is my third post here. I think this could be my final build. For anyone who hasn't seen my other two posts I will recap.

This is the first time I've attempted to put together and build a PC. I'm looking to get into some gaming. GTA V, Far Cry 4 and maybe some other fps. Since I've never done this before I'm looking for some opinions on my build from people a lot more experienced than I am. Also it's good to get a second pair of eyes in case I glanced over any compatibility issues (which I'm almost certain I didn't but just in case). Anyways, here it is. All parts are from newegg. A few notes, I am aware that I have a motherboard that supports overclocking and a CPU that doesn't. I just think the Z series chipsets are better motherboards. Also, the solid state drive is going to be nearly exclusively for my OS. Once again, I'm new to this and would appreciate any advice/opinions/concerns. Thanks!

Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 - High Air Flow Mid Tower Computer Case with USB 3.0 and All-Black Interior
Item #:N82E16811119197

Cpu: Intel Core i5-4690 Haswell Quad-Core 3.5GHz LGA 1150 84W Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4600 BX80646I54690
Item #:N82E16819116989

Motherboard: ASUS Z97-A LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #:N82E16813132118

Graphics Card: EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2765-KR GeForce GTX 760 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support w/ EVGA ACX Cooler Video Card
Item #:N82E16814130932

Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMY8GX3M2A1600C9A
Item #:N82E16820233586

Hard Drive: WD BLACK SERIES WD1003FZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Item #:N82E16822236625

SSD: SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE120BW 2.5" 120GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Item #:N82E16820147247

CD/DVD Writer: ASUS DVD-Writer Black SATA Model DRW-24F1ST - OEM
Item #:N82E16827135305

Moniter: Acer H6 Series H226HQLbid Black 21.5" 5ms (GTG) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LED Backlit LCD Monitor, IPS Panel
Item #:N82E16824009484

PSU: SeaSonic S12G S12G-650 650W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Item #:N82E16817151137

 

[Blueshift0912]

Alternatively if I choose.....

Graphics Card: EVGA SuperClocked w/ ACX Cooling 02G-P4-2774-KR GeForce GTX 770 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814130921

Will my power supply be sufficient enough? The card requires 600 watt or greater power supply with a minimum of 42 amps on the +12 volt rail. And my power supply is 650W and can provide +12V@54A. I'm pretty sure it is supplying more than enough amps but is the wattage cutting it too close?

 

[erocker]

PSU is good. The GTX 770 draws a maximum of around 200 watts.

 

[MartinNixon0422]

for the z97-a, I will suggest you to get the msi gaming 5
gaming 5 get the killer nic for you to manage the network traffic
should help more during gaming

 

[LaytonJnr]

for the z97-a, I will suggest you to get the msi gaming 5
gaming 5 get the killer nic for you to manage the network traffic
should help more during gaming

The Killer NIC is just a marketing ploy in my opinion. The difference it may make, if any, versus the normal integrated network controller is pretty much negligible. I'm not saying that the MSI Gaming series of motherboards are bad, but I wouldn't buy one just for the Killer NIC. Just not worth it.

Layton

 

[Frick]

for the z97-a, I will suggest you to get the msi gaming 5
gaming 5 get the killer nic for you to manage the network traffic
should help more during gaming

Define "help". It will not reduce lag or improve framerates or anything. For practical purposes it is not better than Intel NIC's.

 

[Ruyki]

Killer NIC is pure snake oil except the trafic shaper, which may or may not be useful.

Anyway, if you're going for a Z series board and the top end i5, why not just get the overclockable version? It's only 20 USD more.

 

[X71200]

Don't replace the Z-97A for a Gaming 5. It's an excellent board as is. You can read it's [H] review.

I'd get a better case than the 922, as I have it and don't like it. Also, yes, get a K series CPU. You can get a Rosewill Fortress 650 for the PSU which is more efficient and better.

As for the SSD, the Crucial MX100 is a better choice than the one you picked.