GhostCB77

Though I'm switching it now, the original motherboard, ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard, listed for $113. In general is really what I was asking, or do you base your decision solely on the piece itself.

Thanks guys, adjusting my setup slightly now. Being close to a micro center store they have 2 pieces that are that open box, which raised the question. Are you guys for or opposed to open box deals?

Thank you very much for the input, and taking the time to put together that alternative build! Defiantly look around the forum about the operating system.

Planning to start my first build, actually right after I get a little feedback. Have enough saved up (1500) so I can purchase all the piece I need immediately just want to check to make sure I didn't pick something that I shouldn't. Honestly the case I'm not too set on, if someone could give me a better suggestion that would be great. Don't care about lights or flare, just something that is conventional and one that has enough fans. This is my first ever build so extremely nervous and don't want to get something that won't work. Thank you for the help in advance! CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Micro Center) Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($124.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($131.88 @ OutletPC) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy) Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($347.99 @ Amazon) Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon) Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($142.98 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.79 @ OutletPC) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC) Total: $1399.45