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Basically a computer for streaming while playing BF4 on ultra / crysis on ultra while streaming

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CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($294.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard:  MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($139.50 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:  Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card  ($595.91 @ Newegg)
Case:  Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply:  Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor:  Asus VE248Q 24.0" Monitor  ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor:  Asus VE248Q 24.0" Monitor  ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard:  Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Headphones:  Logitech G930 7.1 Channel Headset  ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2454.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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The G45 isn't really built for heavy overclocking so if you're planning to overclock with that NH-D14 it might be worth stepping up to the GD65 or the Gigabyte UD4H (or UD3H if blue is ok).

 

850W is way overkill but I assume you are leaving yourself room for dual graphics?

 

I'd wait for R9 290X aftermarket coolers to come, should be like a few weeks.

 

An IPS monitor gives a better experience.  The Dell P2314H is the same price and has very low input lag to boot; there's really no reason not to get an IPS monitor, as a TN for that price is not a great value.

 

Overall, makes a nice rig though.

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Could be cheaper.

Also, you should get a 1440p IPS panel. The 290x is not meant for 1080p. Also, the 290 is much cheaper and similar in performance to the 290x.

 

Wait for aftermarket coolers if you're not going to watercool. 

Is it good? Performance-wise, yes.

Can you get better for the money, yes. 

My thought on the parts list as a whole considering how much you're paying? It's decent. 

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Little over priced IMO

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($184.98 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Be Quiet DARK ROCK PRO 2 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD65V2 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($132.97 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.49 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.00 @ Mac Mall)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)

Power Supply: SeaSonic Platinum 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($160.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VE248Q 24.0" Monitor ($178.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Asus VE248Q 24.0" Monitor ($178.99 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: Ducky DK9008 Shine 3 Green LED Backlit (Blue Cherry MX) Wired Standard Keyboard ($149.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)

Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X Headset ($129.95 @ Amazon)

GPU: Non reference 290 ($425.00)

Other: Mod mic/zalman clip on mic ($30.00)

Total: $2070.30

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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Still useless since a Arc Midi R2 has the same water cooling capabilities

750D looks better imo. 

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The G45 isn't really built for heavy overclocking so if you're planning to overclock with that NH-D14 it might be worth stepping up to the GD65 or the Gigabyte UD4H (or UD3H if blue is ok).

 

850W is way overkill but I assume you are leaving yourself room for dual graphics?

 

I'd wait for R9 290X aftermarket coolers to come, should be like a few weeks.

 

An IPS monitor gives a better experience.  The Dell P2314H is the same price and has very low input lag to boot; there's really no reason not to get an IPS monitor, as a TN for that price is not a great value.

 

Overall, makes a nice rig though.

Nice, Glenwing. Beat me to it :P

Main Rig: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) KLEVV CRAS XR RGB DDR4-3600 | Motherboard: Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX | Storage: 500GB Crucial P3 Plus, 4TB Silicon Power UD90 | GPU: AsRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend | Cooling: ThermalTake Floe 280mm w/ be quiet! Pure Wings 3 | Case: Sliger SM580 (Black) | PSU: Corsair SF850

Main Server: CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | RAM: 64GB (2x32GB) Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200 | Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair VII Hero WiFi | Storage: 512GB SKHynix NVMe | GPUs: NVIDIA TITAN Xp 2-way SLI | Cooling: Thermalright Frozen Prism 360mm | Case: Corsair 5000D Airflow (White) | PSU: Seasonic Focus GM850

File and Media Server (AOOSTAR WTR Pro): CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) Silicon Power DDR4-3200 SODIMMs | Storage: 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 2x14TB Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530

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So, I have been working with him (I know him IRL) and we have made some changes, based on the suggestions above.

 

 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card  ($595.91 @ Newegg) 
Case:  Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($167.98 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($82.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor:  Asus VE248Q 24.0" Monitor  ($178.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor:  Asus VE248Q 24.0" Monitor  ($178.99 @ NCIX US) 
Keyboard:  Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Headphones:  Logitech G930 7.1 Channel Headset  ($103.92 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2523.69
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-21 11:38 EST-0500)
 
We came to a compromise. Better board, IPS panels and the case has changed to an R4.

Main Rig: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) KLEVV CRAS XR RGB DDR4-3600 | Motherboard: Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX | Storage: 500GB Crucial P3 Plus, 4TB Silicon Power UD90 | GPU: AsRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend | Cooling: ThermalTake Floe 280mm w/ be quiet! Pure Wings 3 | Case: Sliger SM580 (Black) | PSU: Corsair SF850

Main Server: CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | RAM: 64GB (2x32GB) Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200 | Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair VII Hero WiFi | Storage: 512GB SKHynix NVMe | GPUs: NVIDIA TITAN Xp 2-way SLI | Cooling: Thermalright Frozen Prism 360mm | Case: Corsair 5000D Airflow (White) | PSU: Seasonic Focus GM850

File and Media Server (AOOSTAR WTR Pro): CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) Silicon Power DDR4-3200 SODIMMs | Storage: 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 2x14TB Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530

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I'd reccomend upgrading to a 2tb HDD. I have a WD green in my system and have had no problems with it yet. Otherwise, HOLY SHIT WHAT A SYSTEM.

LOOK AT MY TUBE, MY TUBE IS AMAZING. DONT LICK IT IT DOESN'T TASTE LIKE ANYTHING. IT DOESN'T HAVE A MANE OR PENIS EITHER. SHUT UP.

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I'd reccomend upgrading to a 2tb HDD. I have a WD green in my system and have had no problems with it yet. Otherwise, HOLY SHIT WHAT A SYSTEM.

I just asked him, and he is going now with a 2TB.

Main Rig: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) KLEVV CRAS XR RGB DDR4-3600 | Motherboard: Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX | Storage: 500GB Crucial P3 Plus, 4TB Silicon Power UD90 | GPU: AsRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend | Cooling: ThermalTake Floe 280mm w/ be quiet! Pure Wings 3 | Case: Sliger SM580 (Black) | PSU: Corsair SF850

Main Server: CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | RAM: 64GB (2x32GB) Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200 | Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair VII Hero WiFi | Storage: 512GB SKHynix NVMe | GPUs: NVIDIA TITAN Xp 2-way SLI | Cooling: Thermalright Frozen Prism 360mm | Case: Corsair 5000D Airflow (White) | PSU: Seasonic Focus GM850

File and Media Server (AOOSTAR WTR Pro): CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) Silicon Power DDR4-3200 SODIMMs | Storage: 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 2x14TB Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530

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Well this is my final build and im purchasing it soon.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard:  MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($155.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card:  Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card  ($595.91 @ Newegg)
Case:  Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply:  Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor:  Asus VE248Q 24.0" Monitor  ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor:  Asus VE248Q 24.0" Monitor  ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard:  Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Headphones:  Logitech G930 7.1 Channel Headset  ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2583.78
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Well this is my final build and im purchasing it soon.

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Again, it's not worth getting the 290x over the 290 which performs similarly and is much cheaper. 

Also, wait for aftermarket coolers. 

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