[Build Ready] My First Build

The CPU is overkill. It doesn't have a significant impact on gaming performance over an i5-4690k, and for programming use, unless you'll be building very large projects, you don't really need much CPU power. Same with RAM, 8GB is sufficient, and it's easy to upgrade if you do find yourself needing more.

Changed SSD for better value. Added a hard drive for bulk storage.

Changed the 970 for one that has the right power connector for your PSU

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type Item Price
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 $137.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory GeIL EVO Leggara Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $54.98 @ Newegg
Storage Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $104.98 @ OutletPC
Storage Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $71.98 @ OutletPC
Video Card Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card $328.99 @ Directron
Case Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case $39.99 @ Micro Center
Power Supply Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply $55.98 @ Newegg
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $19.79 @ OutletPC
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) $87.75 @ OutletPC
Case Fan Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan $5.89 @ OutletPC
Case Fan Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan $5.89 @ OutletPC
Fan Controller Kingwin FPX-003 Fan Controller
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total (before mail-in rebates) $1248.94
Mail-in rebates -$83.00
Total $1165.94
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-07 03:45 EST-0500
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