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woodwardlp11

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Hi guys, I'm building my first gaming rig this summer and after a few tries I think I've settled on most of my components. I did have a few final questions I was hoping to have answered:
1. Is the SSD really a game changer when it comes to performance while gaming? I could save some money by dropping it from the build.
2. Is my mobo a good option for gaming? I'm open to suggestions about that.
3. Is my PSU sufficient? I'm considering adding a second GPU in SLI down the road, which is why I went with the 750W option to plan head in that regard.
Thanks for the help.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White/Red) ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1234.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
 
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An SSD doesn't improve FPS, it will improve load times and your PC boot times dramatically, but if you don't mind waiting then you can go without it, more of a personal choice depending on patience.

Your choice of motherboard is good, it performs well, has a good price tag and also looks good.

Your PSU choice is good, really you only need a good 500W PSU as long as it can deliver 42Amps on the 12V rail but your chosen PSU also gives you the option of upgrading in the future like you said for SLI.

As for your RAM you can actually get some 2133Mhz RAM for around $10 more, but if you want to stick to your choice then your RAM is fine.

I personally would get the ASUS 770 as the DirectCU II is more efficient and cools better than the MSI...
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An SSD doesn't improve FPS, it will improve load times and your PC boot times dramatically, but if you don't mind waiting then you can go without it, more of a personal choice depending on patience.

Your choice of motherboard is good, it performs well, has a good price tag and also looks good.

Your PSU choice is good, really you only need a good 500W PSU as long as it can deliver 42Amps on the 12V rail but your chosen PSU also gives you the option of upgrading in the future like you said for SLI.

As for your RAM you can actually get some 2133Mhz RAM for around $10 more, but if you want to stick to your choice then your RAM is fine.

I personally would get the ASUS 770 as the DirectCU II is more efficient and cools better than the MSI card, also I personally think ASUS has much better customer service (from personal experience)

Your case is fine, just a matter of personal preference mainly.

You have a solid build.
 
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