Is this a good build?

Hey guys, I'm building a PC for my friend under $1550 AUD. Is this a good build? Have I got everything? Can I improve it within the budget? The budget includes delivery.

https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=438140&action=wish_lists

Thanks
pf12351

 

Was a non-K CPU intended to be used?

I don't see much wrong with this otherwise.

 

The k means it can be over clocked, right? I did consider putting a K, but then I thought it was only necessary for overclocking, which my friend doesn't intend on doing, which is why I didn't bother to put in a radiator.

From the site where I am ordering the parts, the 4690K is $30 more.

 

Right on the button.

K chips might also be higher quality SKUs, but if the specs on the tin satisfy your friend then there isn't a problem. K series are for those unhappy with what's listed on the tin.

EDIT: Wouldn't get a Green drive, go for blue or black. Green are efficiency oriented and not the best in a build like this. Blues are your run-of-the-mill HDD and Blacks are your performance drives.

EDIT 2: The motherboard apparently has a flaw which is likely to cause it to fail to POST after an unexpected power delivery change. I'd seek out a different model, but I'm not in the position to check AUS prices easily.

 

adding the K does mean you can OC it, but even with stock speeds its SLIGHTLY faster than the non K, and your friend may change his mind, so $30 itsn't a lot to ask for a lil extra POWAARRR and the ability to OC if he changes his mind.

Remember, a computer is an investment. They are going to last you a long time, might was well put everything in there...

 

Completely false.

Literally only K vs non K difference is an unlocked multiplier. At stock clocks, a K is 100% identical.

 

Some K processors are clocked higher. The i7-4790 is 3.6/4.0, the 4790K is 4.0/4.4. Clock for clock they are exactly the same, but if the stock clocks are faster they are slightly faster.

 

Personally I'd recommend throwing an SSD in there, apart from that looks good

 

SSD can be added later without compromise, plus unless spending a small fortune on one you'll need a mechanical storage drive anyways.

IMO an SSD should only be budgeted as part of an initial build if you're entering the multi-GPU/32GB RAM territory, otherwise compromises will have to be made on other components. Compromises that will lead to having to sell off another component at a loss (or have it sit around and collect dust) when it needs to be upgraded because you threw the money at an SSD instead. Or, if you compromised on the MoBo or PSU, possibly needing to replace the entire PC.

On the contrary, an SSD can be added later without needing so sell off or replace anything. A straight upgrade. Clone the mechanical to the SSD, then wipe the mechanical and keep it as a bulk storage drive. If the mechanical is more full than the SSD can hold, then reinstall Windows.

I'd be more worried about the failure prone motherboard and Green HDD he has listed than not having an SSD, as stated above.