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FreeBeer

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Hi Tom's.

I have been slowly convincing myself to build my own computer instead of going with a prebuilt system after reading all of your helpful reviews and insight towards builds and components. Thanks for that..

I am looking to spend ~2k on a gaming / picture studio build. I am very nervous about attempting to build this myself and was hoping to get some feedback on this parts configuration: potential build

Mainly I am concerned about compatibility, any fat that could be trimmed while still producing similar results, as well as whether cooling will be sufficient.

Right now I just have a 20" 1080 but I'm wanting to upgrade to a 27" or 30" and would like to play on the big screen tv when the wife is out for a girls night.

(I play games like SC2, BF4, WoW, and LoL and my wife takes thousands (yes) of pictures and edits them for family and friends)

Thanks so much in advance for any advice.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/25ztj
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/25ztj/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/25ztj/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($198.94 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($129.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.00 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Western Digital 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($98.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($514.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1740.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-20 14:46 EST-0500)
 
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FreeBeer

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awesome, that save me $200...

low profile = smaller ?

other than that...everything else looks ok? if so, i will begin ordering parts today! ...and that should be everything i need to build a computer? i am paranoid and feel like something is missing or i am doing it wrong
 
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Well for gaming personally I would not purchase the i7 or 16GB of RAM. It does nothing to build performance. I would go with the i5-4670K and 8GB of RAM, then invest the difference in upgrading to a GTX 780 TI:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($117.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.73 @ Amazon)
Storage: OCZ Vector 150 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($86.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (Grey) ATX Full Tower Case ($259.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1899.62
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-20 14:57 EST-0500)
 
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you have everything you need just check to see if people have issues with your case height and trying to reach the eight pin eps power plug that on the top of the mb.
http://www.corsair.com/pc-cases/obsidian-series-pc-case/obsidian-series-650d.html
if the cable not long it wont reach if you try and run it up the back side of the mb tray. some people use this extender cable to fix the issues.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/7562/cab-114/12_8_Pin_EPS_Extension_Cable_-_8_Pin_to_44_Pin_CB-8M-8F.html?tl=g12c34s276&id=T4MNTLwE
 
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FreeBeer

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I like that case a lot gunit, thanks, and thanks for all of your help too smorizio. wish me luck guys! i am going to start ordering parts now and can only imagine that in 2 weeks time frame that i'll be starting an OMG PLZ HELP thread..

i guess the only other question would be -- should i order today or wait a week until "black friday?"

think they'll actually have some deals worth waiting for?

edit: spellcheck
 
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the 199 cpu deal too good to wait. look at the parts in parts picker see if any are ending. the power supply i linked been onsale at that price point for awhile. only other part you want pick up is black tye wraps. pick up some that are 4/8 inches in length.
 
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