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Is this build okay? Help

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So i'm building a pc for college. I'll use it mostly for gaming, photo and video editing, and some HTML coding. So is this build plan okay?

 

CPU: Intel i5-4690k  3,5 GHz

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VII Ranger

GPU: Asus Gtx770 2gb (or should i wait for 970?)

RAM: 2 * Kingston hyperx fury red 4gb 1600Mhz

Storage: Intel 520 SSD 125gb

              WD Black 1TB  (from old PC)

              WD Green 1TB

Power supply: Corsair CX750M

Case: Zalman Z3 Plus

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

Monitor: Asus VX239H

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Get the R9 290 instead of the 770, get a 550/600W PSU if you stick to one graphics card and I'd say you're set.

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Hello Zargos,

 

I'd have to agree with the others and suggest you getting a better GPU, there are already some suggestions and I'd also stress on 4GB. The CPU and the PSU are good; you have some extra power if you decide to upgrade/add something later. 2X4 GB RAM is also great for the gaming part, so I don't think you'd have any problems there.

About the storage, the combination of the three is great. You could install your OS on the SSD, use the WD Black drive for your games and work, and the WD Green – for your backups. It fits perfectly, as by design the WD Black is a maximum performance drive for gaming and more demanding applications and the WD Green is secondary storage drive for archiving and backuping.

 

I hope your new PC works great for you in college!

 

Cheers! :)

 

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