$1600 Gaming Computer - Suggestions? (First Build)

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chacol

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Hello,

This is my first time building a computer and I had my friend help me with selecting the parts. I wanted to hear other people's suggestions on this build and if there is anything I should change or any things I should know prior to building this computer.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3BxE9
 
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Tradesman1
Good build, if going 16GB though go with a 2x8GB set, less sticks = less stress on your MC (memory controller) as well as less heat, would also look to go 1866/9 as a minimum, 1600/9 is base entry level and basically the same price as 1866 (and often even 2133)
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Great build. Will you be video editing because if not, then get 8 gigs of RAM. Otherwise, that is a great build.
 
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It's great, but there are a few things you can do to get more performance for your money.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Byd6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Byd6/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Byd6/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($7.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($65.11 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($146.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Wired Gaming Keyboard ($119.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Other: HDMI ($9.99)
Total: $1634.57
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-30 18:18 EDT-0400)

This downsizes the RAM (16gb is not needed for gaming, if you need more in the future you can still buy another 8gb), and uses a cheaper motherboard. But you get a 780 instead of a 770 which should tremendously increase performance.
 
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babachicken

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($7.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($143.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($146.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Wired Gaming Keyboard ($119.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Other: HDMI ($9.99)
Total: $1557.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-30 18:22 EDT-0400)


did some fixes.

now it performs better for a cheaper price.
 
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Tradesman1

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Good build, if going 16GB though go with a 2x8GB set, less sticks = less stress on your MC (memory controller) as well as less heat, would also look to go 1866/9 as a minimum, 1600/9 is base entry level and basically the same price as 1866 (and often even 2133)
 
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