My OC $2,000 USD PC (1st build)

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Case http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055Q7BR4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Motherboard http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EM4SHA0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

CPU http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CO8TBQ0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_10?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

CPU cooler http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009ZN2NH6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
with
2 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00650P2ZC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1H9NMCPZH97BO

Memory http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006EWUO22/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3EWRFHP5OOL6Y

GPU http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HSY1RVC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Drive http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E3W1726/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
with
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008YAHW6I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

DVD drive http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1H9NMCPZH97BO

PSU http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ALYOPSS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Windows http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F3ZN2W0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

and...

Anti Static Wrist (Opinion) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004N8ZQKY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

ok...
This is my build.
I decided to use Asus vi Formula, because it has wifi with protecting and I think I do not need to upgrade it until 10 years or above.
Also, I think my psu is enough, if not I might buy this...
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-80PLUS-Gold-Certified-Power-Supply/dp/B00EB7UITQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1399524788&sr=1-3&keywords=corsair+750
Also, for gpu, I might SLI it later if I need.
I think my cooling is good enough for me, and also, for my case, I think it is good enough for me (but kind of cheap).
Some might think the wrist is a waste of money, but for me, I think it is worth it so I will not accidentally forget to ground. Also, it is not that expensive... (5 dollars lol)
I am going to use this for alot of things, including gaming, some editing, and working. Please give me any suggestion if you found any. Thanks!
 
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Hi and welcome to toms hardware!

Firstly, Nice Rig!

I am not wiling to change any parts, as they are all great choices, I only have suggestions;

1) If you ever want to watch Blu-Ray movies, it may be worth getting a Blu-Ray drive, not much more but a good investment if you want to start or continue watching Blu-Ray.

2) When you get your Ram, Overclock it to 1866Mhz, has the best benefit for Haswell CPU's and is the best speed to get due to speed/CL ratio. Don't buy a 1866Mhz module, as they are pre-overclocked 1600Mhz modules, just OC yourself.

3) I am certain you are wanting to OC (like the title says), just curious what you were thinking about doing so. I have a Intel i7 4930k clocked at 4.9Ghz, so I have OC experience.

4) That...
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Hi and welcome to toms hardware!

Firstly, Nice Rig!

I am not wiling to change any parts, as they are all great choices, I only have suggestions;

1) If you ever want to watch Blu-Ray movies, it may be worth getting a Blu-Ray drive, not much more but a good investment if you want to start or continue watching Blu-Ray.

2) When you get your Ram, Overclock it to 1866Mhz, has the best benefit for Haswell CPU's and is the best speed to get due to speed/CL ratio. Don't buy a 1866Mhz module, as they are pre-overclocked 1600Mhz modules, just OC yourself.

3) I am certain you are wanting to OC (like the title says), just curious what you were thinking about doing so. I have a Intel i7 4930k clocked at 4.9Ghz, so I have OC experience.

4) That wrist band is a good option, though may appear to other people as impractical, who cares! It's only $5 and what's to lose!
 
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Thank You for the replies,
1) I do not really buy any DVD to watch. I spend most of the time streaming online. I bought this, so I can download software or other purposes.
2) I do not know how to overclock my ram. Please explain more to me :)
3)hmmm..... So, my cpu is great for OC? (I dont really get why you type that)
4)ikr,, the wrist band only cost 5 dollars, and it might save me :D
 
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I think a 600 watt is enough. But since you're going for an enthusiast rig, I would suggest you to get a 750/800 watt PSU just to be in the safe region. I'm not sure about the quality of Corsair's CX series PSU. Are they good? I personally suggest you to get a Sea Sonic PSU over others'.
 
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Can you give me the price for Sea Sonic and the links. I want my PSU either semi or full modular. I do not want it to be more than 100 dollars if possible. Maybe the most is 130ish.
 
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Yeah. Sea Sonic M12II-750 is a good one. My cousin uses it and he hasn't experienced any issues so far and I've gone through quite few sites and the product has got good reviews. And yes, it is modular and costs $109.99 in Newegg. It is 80 Plus Bronze certified.

Or else, you can go with the Sea Sonic SSR-650RM 650W. It is modular, 80 Plus Gold certified and comes with new design when compared with M12II model.

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Some other Power Supplies to consider:
1. Seasonic X-850 850 watt - 80 Plus Gold. $146 in Amazon US.
2. SeaSonic SS-750KM3 750W - 80 Plus Gold. $139.99 in Newegg.
 
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I might go for the SeaSonic SSR-650RM because it is cheaper, but the other three... Are you sure 600w is not enough if I sli the gtx 780 ti? Are I need 650 or 700 w?

 
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I feel a 600 watt PSU won't be enough for GTX 780ti SLI. Get Sea Sonic SSR-650RM. It is an awesome PSU but I'm still not sure even if this PSU can handle GTX 780ti SLI. And as for the cabinet/case, tell us what budget range you're looking on?
 
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Below 100 dollars is the best. The most is 130. But if you found a very good 150ish dollars let me see

Also plz h elp my case
 
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Ok, I search online, and it said I need 1000w to OC sli 780 ti, so maybe this?
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Series-80PLUS-Gold-Certified-Supply/dp/B00EB7UITQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1399684404&sr=8-3&keywords=corsair+hx750
or
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-1000G2-ATX12V-120-G2-1000-XR/dp/B00CGYCNG2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1399689309&sr=8-2&keywords=1000w+power+supply
or
http://www.amazon.com/Xion-Performance-Power-Supply-XON-1000P14F/dp/B005HNF1FO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1399689372&sr=8-5&keywords=1000w+power+supply
The third one is cheaper but bad brand?
 
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