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Mythixx

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Generally, I'm trying to keep this under $1500.

Just want to make sure that this all makes sense, and I'm looking for suggestions, on optical drives (Blu-Ray and DVD Readers), as well as possible cpu cooler options?

Thanks!

Current Build:

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($73.47 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($102.42 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1339.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-17 03:36 EDT-0400)
 
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Liquid cooling is optional, if you think you'll be overclocking then it'll allow you to get a lot further. But even if you don't OC, it'll prolong your CPU's life, but that's not to say it won't last you a long time with air cooling. From my experience a 120GB drive just isn't enough...
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That looks great, but you don't need to spend so much on RAM, and definitely not that much of a power supply. That is a very, very high end one, and it works great for SLI and crossfire Just a 650W 80+ bronze would be enough for you. As for cooling, the Hyper 212 Evo is a great cooler, but you could probably afford liquid cooling, like a Corsair H110.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3teYz This is the build I suggested, without the H110. You save a lot of money on the PSU, and yet you still have one more powerful than you need, for upgrading headroom, and the RAM is just as good.
 
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Your current build is solid, great choice in CPU, GPU, PSU can easily handle your system with an overclock and if you SLI 770s in the future. RAM and storage are pretty good. As for your questions the current CPU cooler is a great choice on a budget, but you have some room in your budget so you could get a bit better cooler to help you OC the hot 4670k. For air the Noctua NHD14 is a popular choice or if you want to water cool get an H100i system. For DVD burners just get the cheapest $15 dollar one you can find.
 
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If you're trying to make a decent gaming PC within your budget, this should do you fine. But, if you think you're gonna install AAE, Photoshop CS6, Battlefield 4 and Sony Vegas on your SSD, 120GB is really going to be a tight squeeze if you're also going to put your OS on there. I'd dish out extra money for a 240GB SSD ($119.99 - +$46.53 more) and instead of a 3TB Seagate Barracuda, I'd get a 1TB WD Caviar Black[ ($76.95 from amazon - saves you $28.04). Also, you won't be needing 850W of power, so you could save money by getting something that's 650W ($89.99 - $60 less) by either Corsair or Seasonic (they're almost the same). I'm using a 520W ($69.99) PSU for my MSI 670 (comes with a factory OC) and my 4670K, and I'm having no issues, so 650W should provide you with some head room. As for your chassis, you could go for something cheaper, but there's nothing wrong with it. I'm a fan of corsair's cases like the Carbide 500R, and their newer stuff is awesome too.
 
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Mythixx

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Thank you all for the suggestions!

So what I've gathered is:
- Save money on a PSU (around 650 W)
- Go for Liquid Cooling (Is this strongly suggested?)
- Cheapest DVD Burner

Also, is the SSD worth upgrading? I was planning on just throwing the OS on there, and then just putting everything else in the 3 TB Drive
 
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Liquid cooling is optional, if you think you'll be overclocking then it'll allow you to get a lot further. But even if you don't OC, it'll prolong your CPU's life, but that's not to say it won't last you a long time with air cooling. From my experience a 120GB drive just isn't enough. I'm constantly trying to clear stuff off of it, so I'd definitely dish out more money for a 250GB one - then again if it's just for the OS you'll have a lot of space left over, and I recommend you use the remaining storage for your two or three most accessed (large) applications, which would most likely be games. If you're gonna do some graphics work, stuff like Photoshop, AAE and SV will take forever to open up from a HDD.
 
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