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[Stoiseblas]

For a gaming rig with a possible future in video editing and coding, how does this look so far?  (not complete)

 

Motherboard:                   MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150                                  $116

CPU:                                  Intel Core i7-4790K Processor                                                       $339

CPU Cooler:                     Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler                                $95

Graphics Card:                MSI GTX 970 gaming 4G GeForce                                                $350

Memory:                           HyperX Fury Red Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)                                      $86

SSD:                                  Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5"                                          $98

Hard Drive:                       WD Black 1TB                                                                                   $71

Case:                                 Noctis 450                                                                                        $139                      

Power Supply:                  EVGA 220-G2-0750-XR 80 PLUS GOLD 750 W                           $120

Monitor:                            Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0"                                                          $250

 

                                   Total:    $1539

 

(I tried and failed to keep it under $1500)

(I also have no idea how to shop for a power supply)

[techguru]

case is a little weird

but otherwise its a fine build

[1Scotty1]

Good build, and if budget is your concern, why get a 140 dollar case?

[Enderman]

looks good

get a 280mm AiO instead, your case supports it

 

dont buy a WD black, its a waste of money

look for a cheaper drive like a WD blue or WD red, or maybe seagate

 

also you can save $100 by getting a xeon 1231v3 which is the same as that i7 except without integrated graphics or unlocked multiplier

[Aniallation]

case is a little weird

but otherwise its a fine build

subjective

[Aniallation]

also you can save $100 by getting a xeon 1231v3 which is the same as that i7 except without integrated graphics or unlocked multiplier

At that point he won't need the Z97 board or aftermarket cooler either, people buy a Z97+4790K to overclock it lol

[Stoiseblas]

case is a little weird

but otherwise its a fine build

 

 

Good build, and if budget is your concern, why get a 140 dollar case?

It's a bit of a dumb decision, I know.  I would just hate to have my first build look like just another boring black box.

[techguru]

It's a bit of a dumb decision, I know.  I would just hate to have my first build look like just another boring black box.

I just hate front doors on my cases....

[1Scotty1]

It's a bit of a dumb decision, I know.  I would just hate to have my first build look like just another boring black box.

There are cheaper, yet elegant cases out there like the S340, H440, Define series from Fractal...

[Stoiseblas]

At that point he won't need the Z97 board or aftermarket cooler either, people buy a Z97+4790K to overclock it lol

 

 

looks good

get a 280mm AiO instead, your case supports it

 

dont buy a WD black, its a waste of money

look for a cheaper drive like a WD blue or WD red, or maybe seagate

 

also you can save $100 by getting a xeon 1231v3 which is the same as that i7 except without integrated graphics or unlocked multiplier

Yea, I'm not going to get into overclocking right away but I want to leave that option open.

[Str_Mape]

I just hate front doors on my cases....

The Noctis 450 doesn't have a door.

Unless you plan to SLI later on you can save some money on a lower wattage PSU.

[Guest]

Have you tried PcPartpicker yet?

 

You might be able to find a case there to suit your needs

[Aniallation]

I just hate front doors on my cases....

 

where's the door

[Stoiseblas]

The Noctis 450 doesn't have a door.

Unless you plan to SLI later on you can save some money on a lower wattage PSU.

Do you have any suggestions on how to choose a PSU?  The calculators I've seen don't seem to have my graphics card as an option.

 

And on that note, does anyone have any better suggestions for a graphics card for my set up for around the same price?  I always have the feeling that there's a better one out there.