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AustinAbram

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I've finalized (or so I think) my PC build. If there are any changes you guys believe I should make please let me know. It's a gaming pc with video editing and streaming capabilities. I'm fine with it's current price and I'm more so concerned with what components would be best for my price cap (around $1620). Also, if I would need additional case fans for the Stryker let me know. Thank you so much!

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3pnDf
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3pnDf/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3pnDf/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($147.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($509.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1584.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-11 00:38 EDT-0400)

Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3pnDf
 
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I don't have that motherboard because my budget didn't allow me to get it but if I had extra money I would definitely get that motherboard, I know one Moderator who runs that motherboard 24/7 and know other Moderator who just finished his second build with that motherboard, both of them are pretty happy and they advice that motherboard, it's definitely worth it.
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That build would be better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($509.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1638.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-11 00:59 EDT-0400)
 
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AustinAbram

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I'm most likely sticking with 16gb but I'll definitely consider 32gb as an option, I'm stuck with the 4770k however because I bought it already $50 off :)
 
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AustinAbram

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I initially chose the Noctua because it truly does have great reviews, but I'm opting to go with the phanteks because it doesn't look ugly and the cooling capabilities of both cooler are quite great and the difference is almost negligible. I do like the hero mobo recommendation however, can you explain exactly how much better the hero is than the msi gd65. The only reason I've been avoiding Asus is because of the poor experience I had with my previous laptop (Asus ROG G73SW in which I had to send it in to get the mobo replaced and it continuously has had graphics driver crashing problems (before and after the replaced mobo and gpu).
 
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AustinAbram

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Ok, it is also another $30-$40 more than the Gd45 after its rebate. Do you think it's worth it and do you have one yourself or know someone who's had a great experience with one?
 
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I don't have that motherboard because my budget didn't allow me to get it but if I had extra money I would definitely get that motherboard, I know one Moderator who runs that motherboard 24/7 and know other Moderator who just finished his second build with that motherboard, both of them are pretty happy and they advice that motherboard, it's definitely worth it.
 
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