Gaming Rig for $1700 or less (First Build)

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forDafeet

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Hey everybody, this is my first build and I would like some opinions on it. This build will be (hopefully) under $1700. Some things to know are that I don't really care for an SSD, I plan on OC, I'm using Windows 7, and I also plan on doing CrossFireX at a later date. Thanks for the help! Link to parts list is: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/forDafeet/saved/1U0Y

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($107.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($214.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza Genesis 9000 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Lightning 1000W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($243.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $1653.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-05 20:26 EDT-0400)
 
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not very optimized. ill step in
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dNB6

-the i5 4670k is better for gaming
-no reason to get cheap liquid coolers
-a ROG board is definitely not needed
-fast ram is utterly useless and on amd platforms, there is a large chance that you cant even run it
-i included a large SSD. makes your computing experience completely different
-crossfire has a major issue with runt frames. if you were only planning to run 1 card, it would be fine however
-better case
-the wattage is overkill
-i personally would get a screen that looks much more vibrant than a screen that is fast. up to you to decide
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forDafeet

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Yeah, I was looking at the 850W version but the 1000W version is $20 more and it comes in a bundle with my processor.
 
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not very optimized. ill step in
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dNB6

-the i5 4670k is better for gaming
-no reason to get cheap liquid coolers
-a ROG board is definitely not needed
-fast ram is utterly useless and on amd platforms, there is a large chance that you cant even run it
-i included a large SSD. makes your computing experience completely different
-crossfire has a major issue with runt frames. if you were only planning to run 1 card, it would be fine however
-better case
-the wattage is overkill
-i personally would get a screen that looks much more vibrant than a screen that is fast. up to you to decide
 
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TheBigTroll

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-the 4770k is utterly useless in gaming. forget it
-id still make the change to the phanteks no matter how much l like noctua.
-the gaming board doesnt come close to the gigabyte if you want quality
-my case is still built better than yours and the fact that you will never need a full tower completely mitigates the reason of getting a full tower
-i personally would get the xfx due to the full modular all black cables and the silent fan mode, but the capstone is still pretty good
-i wouldnt get a fast and crappy TN panel
 
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