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I still recommend a 240GB evo for the reasons I stated Earlier, That said you have a beast of a machine there.

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Hi everyone, this is my first time on a forum like this and I am kind of curious as to whether I am making the right choices for my build. My Budget for this build is $1,800- 2,500 (U.S.). I am currently way overdue for an upgrade on both my computer and monitor! I made a list of what I have pieced together for my potential build here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wvhMMp   I am completely open to changes that can help me save money or changes that stop me from ruining my build  :wacko:.  I just need a computer that can do well (Gaming & Mild Video Editing) without needing an upgrade for a while ( at least 2 yrs. ).

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9YCJpg
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9YCJpg/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X41 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Mwave) 
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($164.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($162.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($80.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($83.49 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($146.81 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit)  ($129.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($24.15 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($24.15 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $2432.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Okay this is what we are at now! Anything else we should do?
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Also I have been reading around that the R9 290's run a bit hot, should I be worried or switch them out with another 290?
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oh dear the build needs a lot of improvement

 

one sec bro

 

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($113.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 



Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 



Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $2244.08

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Hi everyone, this is my first time on a forum like this and I am kind of curious as to whether I am making the right choices for my build. My Budget for this build is $1,800- 2,500 (U.S.). I am currently way overdue for an upgrade on both my computer and monitor! I made a list of what I have pieced together for my potential build here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wvhMMp   I am completely open to changes that can help me save money or changes that stop me from ruining my build  :wacko:.  I just need a computer that can do well (Gaming & Mild Video Editing) without needing an upgrade for a while ( at least 2 yrs. ).

PSU OVERKILL MUCH xD http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bLnQK8 here. you can change the psu with an 850w psu if you wanna go with crossifre

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@CoolBean's build is better than mine so you might as well ask him xD

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Well the original idea was to keep the psu for the 2 card sli and future upgrades off of that Motherboard. And to be honest, I figured the sound card would be useful in making the most of my surround sound. But once again, First build newbie here =/

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 


Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 


Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 


Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($392.98 @ Newegg) 



Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit)  ($129.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Dell U2713H 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($699.98 @ Amazon) 



Total: $2453.63

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Well the original idea was to keep the psu for the 2 card sli and future upgrades off of that Motherboard. And to be honest, I figured the sound card would be useful in making the most of my surround sound. But once again, First build newbie here =/

What about AMD?

My Current PC Codename: Scrapper

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Intel i5-3570 | Some LGA 1155 MOBO | Some Generic DDR3 8GB 1600Mhz | PowerColor RX 560 2GB | Recycled HP Case | Crucial MX100 128GB | 1TB WD Blue 7200RPM | Some Generic 500w PSU | Intel Stock Cooler

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/69pgrH

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/69pgrH/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X41 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Mwave) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-DELUXE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($259.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($162.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($80.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($83.49 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB ACX Video Card  ($479.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ Micro Center) 

Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit)  ($129.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ NCIX US) 

Sound Card: Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card  ($179.99 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($24.15 @ NCIX US) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($24.15 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $2365.65

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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wow, thats a lot of bees!

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($113.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $2244.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Could i swap out the Case for the C70? why the 2-way crossfire 290s? Is their power/$ better than the previous evga 770?

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This build will look awesome and perform really well:

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ TigerDirect) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.00 @ Adorama) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($369.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($369.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050017-WLED 66.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($13.71 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $2477.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Make sure you overclock everything, including the monitor, to get maximum performance. 

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if you want sure a single 290 is quiet a bit more powerful than a 770

And they crossfire better than 770's SLI :D

System CPU : Ryzen 9 5950 doing whatever PBO lets it. Motherboard : Asus B550 Wifi II RAM 80GB 3600 CL 18 2x 32GB 2x 8GB GPUs Vega 56 & Tesla M40 Corsair 4000D Storage: many and varied small (512GB-1TB) SSD + 5TB WD Green PSU 1000W EVGA GOLD

 

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/69pgrH
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/69pgrH/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X41 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Mwave) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-DELUXE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($259.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($162.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($80.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($83.49 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB ACX Video Card  ($479.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ Micro Center) 
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit)  ($129.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ NCIX US) 
Sound Card: Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card  ($179.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($24.15 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($24.15 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $2365.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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What is the reason for the ssd switch to Samsung?  And for the cooler, would the H100i be equal to it?  

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840 EVO's are very very well performing for their price and they have proven to be very reliable.

 

for the cooler I would use http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rln28l20pkr1 but it is overkill

System CPU : Ryzen 9 5950 doing whatever PBO lets it. Motherboard : Asus B550 Wifi II RAM 80GB 3600 CL 18 2x 32GB 2x 8GB GPUs Vega 56 & Tesla M40 Corsair 4000D Storage: many and varied small (512GB-1TB) SSD + 5TB WD Green PSU 1000W EVGA GOLD

 

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER Z97 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 


Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 


Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($625.91 @ Newegg) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($102.11 @ Amazon) 


Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit)  ($129.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($249.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $2212.40

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-06 21:33 EDT-0400

 

 

If this is just  gaming pc, then you could drop the Ram down to 8GB and the cpu down to an i5.

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What is the reason for the ssd switch to Samsung?  And for the cooler, would the H100i be equal to it?  

as @GzeroD said, samsung has better performance and is reliable, and the NZXT x41 performs better and looks cooler than the H100i (imo)

 

wow, thats a lot of bees!

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER Z97 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($625.91 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($102.11 @ Amazon) 
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit)  ($129.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($249.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2212.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-06 21:33 EDT-0400
 
 
If this is just  gaming pc, then you could drop the Ram down to 8GB and the cpu down to an i5.

 

a 780 TI? at that point you can spend a little more and get 2 290s. one can make a good argument for the 780 but the 780TI is a hard sell if your looking at value.

System CPU : Ryzen 9 5950 doing whatever PBO lets it. Motherboard : Asus B550 Wifi II RAM 80GB 3600 CL 18 2x 32GB 2x 8GB GPUs Vega 56 & Tesla M40 Corsair 4000D Storage: many and varied small (512GB-1TB) SSD + 5TB WD Green PSU 1000W EVGA GOLD

 

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What is the reason for the ssd switch to Samsung?  And for the cooler, would the H100i be equal to it?  

Samsung SSDs are more reliable. The X41's perfomance is very similar with the H100i. look at linus' review about it.

EDIT: The H105 is better than the h100i but the X41 gives you more compatibility with your case

My Current PC Codename: Scrapper

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Intel i5-3570 | Some LGA 1155 MOBO | Some Generic DDR3 8GB 1600Mhz | PowerColor RX 560 2GB | Recycled HP Case | Crucial MX100 128GB | 1TB WD Blue 7200RPM | Some Generic 500w PSU | Intel Stock Cooler

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Samsung SSDs are more reliable. The X41's perfomance is very similar with the H100i. look at linus' review about it.

EDIT: The H105 is better than the h100i but the X41 gives you more compatibility with your case

looking at the review for the x41

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