Opinions on my $900 build

So I had to lower the price of my build a bit, but as far as the parts I am looking at, the only real downgrade that I made was 16gb of RAM to 8gb. So is this a good build, or am I overpaying for something/getting a crap piece?

$20 - DVD Burner
$90 - Corsair Carbide 400r case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139008
$220 - Intel i5 Haswell Non-K http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116898
$30 - Cooler Master Hyper 212 CPU Fan http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
$70 - Seagate Barracuda 1TB hdd http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840
$70 - G.skill Ripjaw 8gb RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314
$130 - Gigabyte Intel 1150 mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128590
$65 - Seasonic PSU 620w http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096
$185 - Sapphire ATI HD 7870 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202025

Total: $880 (unless I messed up my math somewhere).

Out of interest, why not the K version

Do not plan on overclocking, so why pay more for a feature I won't use? I never overclocked my Phenom ii, so I doubt I will overclock this.

Do not plan on overclocking, so why pay more for a feature I won't use? I never overclocked my Phenom ii, so I doubt I will overclock this.

PEELEDbanana

You saying you don't want to pay extra for features you don't need but thats kinda what your doing (extra CPU heatsink + Z87 motherboard). Thats why the user you quoted is confused (your 2/3rds of the way there in terms of overclocking which is confusing).

If you don't want to overclock then you can skip the Heatsink/drop the motherboard down a tad and try to find a discounted 7950 boost

Do not plan on overclocking, so why pay more for a feature I won't use? I never overclocked my Phenom ii, so I doubt I will overclock this.

PEELEDbanana

Then why are you buying a $130 Z87 MOBO?

If you look good enough you will probably find sli capable MOBO's with other good specs for around $80 or maybe even less.

You wont need the 30$ cooler either.

Use those extra ~$80 to get a 7950 Boost or GTX760.

solid build, but the 7950 should be a few bux more, go for that if you can. Also definitely get the K version of that cpu if your going to keep it for more than 3 years. If less then it doesn't matter.

My AMD CPU cooler that came with my Phenom II 965 was pretty damn loud and broke within six months, so I assume Intel's cpu cooler is just as good, hence why I want a aftermarket CPU cooler. As for the motherboard, what is recommended?

The intel cooler on the 3000/4000 series CPU's is actually pretty decent (its pretty efficent and its not super loud). Its going to be rare for you to noticeable hear the fans (I don't hear mine unless im doing a stress test). If you get some artic silver 5 (its like $7-8) then the fan will never run above 40-50% during games

For motherboard get either a Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3 or a MSI H87-G43. With the money you saved (from dropping the cooler/motherboard) you can get a 7950boost

My AMD CPU cooler that came with my Phenom II 965 was pretty damn loud and broke within six months, so I assume Intel's cpu cooler is just as good, hence why I want a aftermarket CPU cooler. As for the motherboard, what is recommended?

PEELEDbanana

[QUOTE="PEELEDbanana"]

My AMD CPU cooler that came with my Phenom II 965 was pretty damn loud and broke within six months, so I assume Intel's cpu cooler is just as good, hence why I want a aftermarket CPU cooler. As for the motherboard, what is recommended?

The_Animator420

The intel cooler on the 3000/4000 series CPU's is actually pretty decent (its pretty efficent and its not super loud). Its going to be rare for you to noticeable hear the fans (I don't hear mine unless im doing a stress test). If you get some artic silver 5 (its like $7-8) then the fan will never run above 40-50% during games

For motherboard get either a Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3 or a MSI H87-G43. With the money you saved (from dropping the cooler/motherboard) you can get a 7950boost

mastershake575

no need for the 7950 boost, the regular ones OC like bats on steroids.  Just make sure the one you get is voltage unlocked.  Although for modest over clocks, even a voltage locked card will make little difference.  My 7970 oc'd to 1125mhz core, 1500mhz memory on stock voltage.  That OC is about 7% faster than a 7970 ghz.

no need for the 7950 boost, the regular ones OC like bats on steroids.

blaznwiipspman1

[QUOTE="PEELEDbanana"]

My AMD CPU cooler that came with my Phenom II 965 was pretty damn loud and broke within six months, so I assume Intel's cpu cooler is just as good, hence why I want a aftermarket CPU cooler. As for the motherboard, what is recommended?

The_Animator420

That's funny, since I can't hear my Hyper 212+ at all.  

Do yourself a favor and get the K, overclock it! Extend your budget for a 7950, they are a great deal right now, and even if it drops in price again it would still be good deal.

[QUOTE="PEELEDbanana"]

My AMD CPU cooler that came with my Phenom II 965 was pretty damn loud and broke within six months, so I assume Intel's cpu cooler is just as good, hence why I want a aftermarket CPU cooler. As for the motherboard, what is recommended?

The_Animator420

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127667

This card really isn't that much more than the one you picked out and it's even cheaper if you use V.me via checkout. Seems like it would be a better deal especially since you'll get on the Gold tier for AMD rewards, and you get Crysis 3.

I just bought one for myself simply because it seems like a great deal, Couldn't hold out any longer for the 9970, and even then it's less then half of what it'll be.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127667

This card really isn't that much more than the one you picked out and it's even cheaper if you use V.me via checkout. Seems like it would be a better deal especially since you'll get on the Gold tier for AMD rewards, and you get Crysis 3.

TwistedShade

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127667

This card really isn't that much more than the one you picked out and it's even cheaper if you use V.me via checkout. Seems like it would be a better deal especially since you'll get on the Gold tier for AMD rewards, and you get Crysis 3.

I just bought one for myself simply because it seems like a great deal, Couldn't hold out any longer for the 9970, and even then it's less then half of what it'll be.

TwistedShade

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127667

This card really isn't that much more than the one you picked out and it's even cheaper if you use V.me via checkout. Seems like it would be a better deal especially since you'll get on the Gold tier for AMD rewards, and you get Crysis 3.

I just bought one for myself simply because it seems like a great deal, Couldn't hold out any longer for the 9970, and even then it's less then half of what it'll be.

TwistedShade