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First build: What do you think?

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Hello, this is my first pc build. I already have bought the PSU and the GPU!
What do you think about it?
CPU: Intel Core i5 4670K
GPU: EVGA GTX 750TI SC
RAM: G.Skill 8 GB DDR3-1600, memory
MOTHERBOARD: MSI Z87-G43, socket 1150
PSU: CORSAIR CX500M
CASE: Cooler Master Elite 430
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB
 
Solid choice of components there so there's no need to worry ;)
Anyway, what are you planning to do with the PC ?
 
Gaming(eg: minecraft, call of duty black ops 2, mount&blade warband, left 4 death 2, starbound), and school work :).
 
Hello,

I'm not a fan of the Corsair CX series - they'll do fine for a budget, first build, but I think better money can be spent on a solid, more efficient PSU that can last many builds. But good choice of GPU, as you aren't playing anything too intensive. What you could do is wait a few weeks for the Intel Haswell Refresh, as there will be a new Devil's Canyon i5 that replaces the 4670K, which is the i5 4690K. This would need to be paired with a new Z97 motherboard - a good recommendation. You may also want to invest in a CPU cooler for better, quieter performance - the best bang for your buck would be a CM Hyper 212 series.

Layton
 
They should be able to handle those without any problems and I am on the same boat with Layton if you are not in a rush to build you can wait until Haswell refresh review comes out.
I heard they changed the TIM on it so it would run cooler and is easier to overclock.
 
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