What do you guys think of this build?

johnnyp23

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Good plan. That's really the only thing missing. I just built my first pc w/ SSD and it's great, I definitely recommend one.

 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($88.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($506.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Ultimate Wired Gaming Keyboard ($102.79 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1651.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-21 00:17 EST-0500)

-Added a SSD.
-Cheaper RAM, same performance.
-Removed the un-necessary thermal paste.
-Cheaper psu. 600w is plenty for this build.
-Cheaper GTX 780, same performance.
-Better keyboard. Razer keyboards aren't that great. Cooler Master keyboards are better quality, and if you need a full size fully backlit keyboard, the ultimate is a great one. However, it does lack macro keys. If you don't need a number pad or LED backlighting, you can opt for the cheaper CM Storm Quickfire Rapid which is a high quality tenkey-less keyboard with no backlighting.

 
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