My first intel build - suggestions needed

jmmyle

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Here are my specs:

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($204.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 1000W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($185.88 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $2033.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-02 15:58 EDT-0400)

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: 2 weeks

Budget Range: $1600-$2000

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, video editing, casual use

Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy an OS: NO

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Yes

Feel free to suggest different parts.
 
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for not overclocking or FOR overclocking? sorry I am not sure if you typo'd your post.

if youre not overclocking, use the stock cooler.

Overclocking: 212 EVO, H100i, H100, H80, H55, Coolermaster Seidon

jmmyle

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What other coolers do you suggest for not overclocking?
 

Upgrader011

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for not overclocking or FOR overclocking? sorry I am not sure if you typo'd your post.

if youre not overclocking, use the stock cooler.

Overclocking: 212 EVO, H100i, H100, H80, H55, Coolermaster Seidon
 
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jmmyle

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thank you :) is there anything else I could do to cheapen this build without losing performance? Only keeping case and graphics card for sure.
 

jmmyle

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How about the 850? Because I might want to do liquid cooling + OCing in the future.
 

Upgrader011

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the 850Watt is good too. that pretty much there all is to it! your build is perfect now!
 

jmmyle

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Thank you and everyone else for your help.
 

jmmyle

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Thank you and everyone else for your help.
 

jmmyle

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Thank you and everyone else for your help.
 

jmmyle

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Thank you and everyone else for your help.
 

jmmyle

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Thank you and everyone else for your help.
 

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