Gaming PC Build Help!

[godofolimpo]

Hello, this is the first time I am writing in forum, so I'm not sure how to get started. I apologize if I write something wrong, I'm Portuguese. So here goes, I'm trying to build a gaming PC (my first one) and I'm not sure what I should buy. Wanted to spend about €2000 (if I'm not mistaken about $2500), but wanted your opinion on my choices, whether to change something or in some cases to help me pick one  . Thanks!

 

COMPONENTS

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

 

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory

 

Storage SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

 

Storage HD: I do not know what to choose 

 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card or EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card

 

Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case

 

Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

 

PERIPHERALS

 

Mice: Mad Catz R.A.T.7 Gaming Mouse (already bought)

 

Keyboard: I do not know what to choose   but I already have one that is not bad (and I can not find mechanical keyboards for sale)

 

Sound System: GXT 38 ULTIMATE BASS 2.1 SPEAKER SET

 

Monitor: I  do not even know how to choose 

[ComradeHX]

Cheaper motherboard + better GPU is the way to go.

You can go down to Msi z97 gaming 5 and buy a R9 290 instead of 280x.

You also don't need more than 8gb of RAM.

[Totally-A-Hero]

Look at the MSI G55 SLI great mobo (i own it). Then buy a 290 290's are great m8.

 

Also Kraken x61 is better if you can afford it.

[Clyne]

ROG boards are overpriced in my opinion, a MSI or Gigabyte Gaming 5 motherboard will be enough, 8gb of ram is enough for gaming, take out the r9 280x and switch to a r9 290, consider a S340 as for the case but the only downside is that it doesn't have 5.25 drive bays, a WD Blue or Seagate Barracuda 1TB hdd will do just fine, everything else looks great.

[soaringchicken]

Well you don't need a platinum psu and the c70 is a bad case. For a hdd I would go with a wd black 2tb or if thats to much a wd blue 1tb

[Ivanyly]

My hard drive has never failed me, but I've heard people have problems with em: Seagate Barracuda 1TB

As far as the Motherboard goes, that one is extremely pricey if you're not planning anything like extreme overclocking or possibly LN2 (judging from your other components)

Also keep in mind other small accessories like thermal paste, case accsessories, and the most expensive of the bunch: Case fans

I personally wouldn't pick that case, but hey, its just my opinion

My Nighthawk MX8 is great and on sale goes for ~100$, but with youe budget, you could probably squeeze-in a Corsair RGB for the asthetics

2000$ is a huge budget compared to my other builds (1.5% higher) so be sure to spend the money carefully, you could possibly get custom watercooling w/ some cheaper components if you want. Good Luck!

[Redpalmtree]

If you have 2000 to spend you can get a 290X or dual 280X'es, and a better CPU. 

 

Maybe get a NZXT h440 and build you own custom loop, it's a waste to not do it on such an expensive pc