Update on build...Suggestions?

[JustSteve]

So with help from another member I got a baseline for what my build should look like Anything I can swap out for slightly better performance without straining the budget? Or something I can change to allow better money allocation?

 

The build:

The peripherals and fans won't change. I might try out a dual gpu config later on. I'm not sold on the MOBO, PSU and gpu, opinions?. All decent replies will be appreciate, thanks!  Oh and this build is for gaming, graphic designing and video editing (not much).

[Tedster]

Hi. Next time, please copy the information from the last post. Here it is:

 

 

The H440 should have more than enough room for your build. But the budget suggests that a less expensive case would be better.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($252.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($135.09 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Full Tower Case  ($63.30 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $978.34
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-20 12:38 EST-0500

 

The power supply seems overkill, so I'd go with a good 600w and I've noticed that there isn't much storage, so that could do with upgrading.

Do you need the power of a 290?

[JustSteve]

Sorry....I fell asleep and somehow it was posted  :unsure: Here's the modified build:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($252.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.47 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($97.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.93 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.99 @ Best Buy) 

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($289.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit)  ($129.00 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($16.16 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($20.99 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($20.99 @ Amazon) 

Case Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($20.99 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Corsair Raptor K30 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($51.00 @ Amazon) 

Mouse: Corsair Raptor M45 Wired Optical Mouse  ($55.48 @ Amazon) 

Headphones: Corsair Vengeance 1500 v2 7.1 Channel Headset  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1569.93

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-21 08:37 EST-0500

 

I had already toned down the PSU (as seen). Thanks Tedster for taking the time to try and fix my mistake...hopefully there'll be no confusion now.

[JustSteve]

The power supply seems overkill, so I'd go with a good 600w and I've noticed that there isn't much storage, so that could do with upgrading.

Do you need the power of a 290?

 

I will add more 2TB/3TB drives later on. I just need something to be up and running by the end of Christmas Anything I could add/remove?

 

Plus what about the OS? Should I go retail or OEM? I don't see much difference (except price)