Is This a Well Rounded Build?

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Hey Guys,

I wanted you guys to see if this is well rounded build.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bYQ7pg) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bYQ7pg/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bYQ7pg/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $219.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gaming7) | $174.99 @ NCIX US
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | $79.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te120bw) | $84.99 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280gaming3g) | $200.00 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blow) | $112.97 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr) | $94.99 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $16.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1074.88

Mice: Either Roccat Savu or upcoming Corsair M65RGB (lights!!)
Keyboard: Corsair K70
Headset: Steelseries Diablo 3

What I will do in the future:
Add an Corsair H100i
Add a Gtx 780
Add 32 gb of RAM
Add sleeved cables
Add an HDD and a new SSD
 
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Beezy
agreed, EVGA makes great graphics cards but there are plenty of better brands for the same price but a bit less wattage. [PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Tw2kcf) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Tw2kcf/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Tw2kcf/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**Power Supply** | [Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620m) | $80.81 @ Amazon
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $80.81
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-06 03:19 EDT-0400 |
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pretty ok if you're not OCing straight off.

750W is ok if you were going with a dual CF/SLI config. otherwise, 600W or so will be plenty for a single GPU. reconsider your PSU; the 750W variant isn't listed here http://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx , but i'd play it safe and choose one from their tier 1&2 list. 80+ gold is fine if you want to save up on your electricity bills in the long run. otherwise, if you much prefer to save now 80+ Bronze is good too.

unless you're strictly going for appearance, there's some 2x4gb DDR3-1600 CL9 for under $65. if you didn't save much from the PSU, then save some from RAM as there's a 280X for $255 last i checked a few hours ago.

also, ROCCAT Savu.

as for your upgrade path; if you're just gaming at most, forget the excess RAM. you're not gonna benefit much from it and if you're thinking of using up all slots in a dual channel system, note it will lower your memory's clock speed to reach stability. if you got a 280X, i reckon it should last you past an GTX880 or even 980 if you can learn to compromise every now and then, assuming you're sticking with 1080p for that duration.
 
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agreed, EVGA makes great graphics cards but there are plenty of better brands for the same price but a bit less wattage. [PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Tw2kcf) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Tw2kcf/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Tw2kcf/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**Power Supply** | [Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620m) | $80.81 @ Amazon
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $80.81
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-06 03:19 EDT-0400 |
 
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Ryu134

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Thank You guys this is my revised build can you check it out?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($200.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($85.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1086.89

Questions:
I do not need RAM upgrade? Am I correct
Can I crossfire with this PSU.
IS the Savu good.
This is a R9 280 should I OC it, will it surpass the stock R9 280x when OC'd

Once again thank you very much.
 
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yes that PSU is SLI ready and so is the Antec i posted. the G skill RAM is very good. idk what SAVU is. the r9 280 can be OC'd to match teh 280x and with more Mhz (and more heat) will surpass it, but not by much
 
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regarding the Savu; the sensors used in them is the Avago ADNS-3090, similarly used in the Zowie AM & FK, which grew in popularity among enthusiasts this past year, at least from what i'm seeing, touted to have a perfect sensor. it's also used in the Roccat Kone Pure Optical, CM Storm Recon & Spawn, etc. My Logitech G400 comes with an Avago S3095 sensor, more or less a modification of the 3090. my personal thoughts? pretty sweet, really.

but that's solely based on sensors; you still probably want a mice that's feature rich & ergonomic. the former's not a problem; it's got plenty of features, some say TOO much of it. ergonomics, though, unless you're certain, you may want to try your hands on one before purchasing to get a feel.

only complaint i remember hearing is the high lift off distance (LOD), so you may want to google about the tape trick on mice if you're set on getting a savu.
 
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