Finalizing Choices

[NtB]

This is likely to be my last thread about choosing my new parts. 

The problem I'm facing right now is a case.

At first, I chose the 750D. However, the brushed aluminum would be a really huge pain if it gets stained.

Next, my friend recommended the NZXT Phantom 410. But, I really don't like the ventilation there for a fan. I really want a big window there.

I have started thinking about the 450D because there isn't much brushed aluminum on the front.

Any opinions? 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Micro Center) 

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 

Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($499.99 @ B&H) 

Case:  Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 

Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1406.89

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-26 12:49 EDT-0400)

I have already purchased the CPU, CPU cooler, motherboard, RAM, SSD and HDD.

 

[hawthorne]

Power supply is overkill unless you are planning on doing sli in the furture. 

[WhatTheQuack]

Nicely balanced system, other than this: 

 

Power supply is overkill unless you are planning on doing sli in the furture. 

 Also, as for a case, have a look at the NZXT H440, Fractal Design Define R4 or Fractal Design Arc Midi R2, all excellent cases with great premium features, and are a similar price to the 450D

[HeathCliff]

This is really up to you, but the old vengeance series looks horrible. For $3 more, get the pro versions. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy8gx3m2a1600c9r, Exact same spec but looks so much better. 

 

Aside from that, everything else looks good. As for the case, either the Define R4 or the H440.

[NtB]

Nicely balanced system, other than this: 

 

 Also, as for a case, have a look at the NZXT H440, Fractal Design Define R4 or Fractal Design Arc Midi R2, all excellent cases with great premium features, and are a similar price to the 450D

I can't get the H440 because it doesn't have a bay for an optical drive. I might get the Arc Midi R2. 

What's your opinion on the 450D?

[WhatTheQuack]

I can't get the H440 because it doesn't have a bay for an optical drive. I might get the Arc Midi R2. 

What's your opinion on the 450D?

Personally I like the 450D, but I prefer the cleaner look of the 750D.

 

Also you could always get an external optical drive

[NtB]

Personally I like the 450D, but I prefer the cleaner look of the 750D.

 

Also you could always get an external optical drive

So the H440 and this

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-External-Drive-SE-208DB-TSBS/dp/B009QBIZ60/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398533476&sr=8-3&keywords=external+optical+drive

[NtB]

Personally I like the 450D, but I prefer the cleaner look of the 750D.

 

Also you could always get an external optical drive

Alright, I ordered the rest of my parts, got the H440, an external optical drive and went down to an RM 650 PSU.

Thanks a ton everybody.