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MachoTaco24
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This is my first gaming PC. I would really like some feedback on how this build would go, and how I can change it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($326.95 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Amazon)

Thermal Compound: Cooler Master HTK-002 0.01g Thermal Paste ($2.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 9 ACK ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($262.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($184.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($219.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($111.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($17.88 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($38.75 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: NZXT Air Flow Series 59.1 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case Fan: NZXT Air Flow Series 59.1 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case Fan: NZXT Air Flow Series 83.6 CFM 140mm Fan ($15.88 @ OutletPC)

Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2014 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($112.63 @ Amazon)

Mouse: Razer Taipan Wired Laser Mouse ($54.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $2368.58

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-25 03:18 EST-0500

Accessories:

Generic 7-Port USB Hub with ON/OFF Switch, Black (7 Port USB Hub)

SteelSeries QcK Gaming Mouse Pad (Heat Orange)

AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable - 6.5 Feet

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller

Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Razer Taipan Ambidextrous PC Gaming

Anti Static ESD Wrist Strap Discharge Band Grounding

Razer BlackShark Over Ear Noise Isolating PC Gaming Headset

Asus VS247H-P 23.6-Inch Full-HD LED-Lit LCD Monitor

Logitech LS21 2.1 Stereo Speaker System

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For gaming you don't need the GTX 980, also the Thermal compound should be already on the CPU AiO, 

CPU: Xeon 1230v3 - GPU: GTX 770  - SSD: 120GB 840 Evo - HDD: WD Blue 1TB - RAM: Ballistix 8GB - Case: CM N400 - PSU: CX 600M - Cooling: Cooler Master 212 Evo

Update Plans: Mini ITX this bitch

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Looks good, but a bit overkill for gaming.

CPU: i5-4690k GPU: 280x Toxic PSU: Coolermaster V750 Motherboard: Z97X-SOC RAM: Ripjaws 1x8 1600mhz Case: Corsair 750D HDD: WD Blue 1TB

How to Build A PC|Windows 10 Review Follow the CoC and don't be a scrub~soaringchicken

 

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Actually was not too bad, but you can save a bit and keep the exact same performance:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($326.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: Cooler Master HTK-002 0.01g Thermal Paste  ($2.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($140.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($219.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($554.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($13.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($38.75 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: NZXT Air Flow Series 59.1 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: NZXT Air Flow Series 59.1 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: NZXT Air Flow Series 83.6 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($15.88 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Ultimate Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2040.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-25 03:42 EST-0500

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