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I'm looking to build a gaming PC for around $1700.  There's no keyboard or mouse because I already have those.  Here's the parts list:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Cjk7nQ

 

Tell me what you think.

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I'm looking to build a gaming PC for around $1700.  There's no keyboard or mouse because I already have those.  Here's the parts list:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Cjk7nQ

 

Tell me what you think.

Clashy RAM and motherboard (look into the Kingston Fury series) but that's all I can think of.

My account is almost entirely dormant. Hope you all are having a grand time. Many years of fun were had here.

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I like it but the only thing that's off is the RED ram....i mean come on .... at least get a dual channel blue or back heat-sinks or you could paint it .

Didn't even cross my mind... that would make more sense, as the case is windowed.

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Why so many fans and such a large case? Are you planning to sli?

This belongs in the New Builds and Planning section. I'm moving the thread.

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Is the 1 stick of 8GB RAM for now enough? I figured I could add more sticks in the future.

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Why so many fans and such a large case? Are you planning to sli?

This belongs in the New Builds and Planning section. I'm moving the thread.

I figured I would get all the fans for optimal cooling now and in the future.

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Here's what I think is a better RAM option.  It's slightly less expensive and matches the motherboard.

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I figured I would get all the fans for optimal cooling now and in the future.

Can you answer the rest of the questions?

More fans don't always improve cooling. Positioning and quality of fans will usually make a bigger difference than sheer quantity.

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I like it but the only thing that's off is the RED ram....i mean come on .... at least get a dual channel blue or back heat-sinks or you could paint it .

And I think I'll switch the fans to blue LED, to match the color scheme.

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Can you answer the rest of the questions?

More fans don't always improve cooling. Positioning and quality of fans will usually make a bigger difference than sheer quantity.

I may sli in the future.  For now, I'm not.

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I may sli in the future.  For now, I'm not.

Why such a large case? Are you planning to watercool?

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Why such a large case? Are you planning to watercool?

I may water cool in the future.  Mainly for expandability, and I like the look of the case.

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Why such a large case? Are you planning to watercool?

 

I guess he likes it big ....just joking 

 

 

I may sli in the future.  For now, I'm not.

 

Problem is that right now you are wasting money from the fans that could go to better ram lol or a H100i or H110.

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I may water cool in the future.  Mainly for expandability, and I like the look of the case.

Ahh.

Are you going for a particular color scheme or just one that makes sense?

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I guess he likes it big ....just joking 

 

 

 

Problem is that right now you are wasting money from the fans that could go to better ram lol or a H100i or H110.

What do you mean "better RAM?"  Do I need more, or just better quality RAM?

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Ahh.

Are you going for a particular color scheme or just one that makes sense?

One that just makes sense since the case is windowed, and I would like it to look nice.

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Just more ram, or more higher rated frequency ram to get that little juice you could squeeze at this prize point. 

How about the Corsiar Vengeance?  1X8GB?

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m1a1866c10

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better build, i7,better monitor,sli capable board

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.53 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($73.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($359.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer K272HULbmiidp 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($349.99 @ Micro Center)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($2.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($2.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($2.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: NZXT FN-140RB 62.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: NZXT FN-140RB 62.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: NZXT FN-140RB 62.5 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($6.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1711.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-28 01:02 EST-0500

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One that just makes sense since the case is windowed, and I would like it to look nice.

In that case, recommended edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HyMDf7

If you want better fans, remove the stock case fans and put 2 P14s' in the front for intake + 1 at the rear for exhaust: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-case-fan-nfp14sredux1200

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Please tell me what you think of this build:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M2pRMp

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Please tell me what you think of this build:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M2pRMp

Please don't make multiple threads for the same build--I'm merging the threads.

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