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Sleepy Ene

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I'll be honest, I'm new to building PC's. Not only that, but this is going to be my first Desktop computer since the days when XP was new.

I'd like feedback on this build I'm considering, criticism and advice are welcome, and in fact requested.

Including the monitor, mouse, keyboard, etc, I've set a maximum budget of $1500.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($157.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($254.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($150.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N53 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($17.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer ABYSSUS Wired Optical Mouse ($31.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1369.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-15 12:21 EDT-0400

Thank you in advance for any advice you can offer!
 
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Everything better with some of ur choice included.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PfFCFT
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PfFCFT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.99 @ Mac Mall)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @...
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Everything better with some of ur choice included.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PfFCFT
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PfFCFT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.99 @ Mac Mall)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($150.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N53 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1412.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-15 12:37 EDT-0400
 
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Sleepy Ene

Sleepy Ene

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So I'm assuming that by recommending the unlocked CPU, you're recommending I should overclock? I was considering that, but wasn't sure if it was worth it, or if I trusted myself enough to try since I've never done if before. If that is why you recommend that CPU, I just would like to know if overclocking is a difficult process?

I'd make sure to do plenty of research beforehand of course, I'm just not sure if it's somewhere I should venture seeing as it's a whole new thing for me.
 
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overclocking is easy enough for this mobo ir any z97 cause today manufacters provide easy overclocking options in bios.also checkout youtube videos.
when u buy any pc part,be sure to use it to full performance cause that is ur money & ur pc & use of ur money.....
 
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Sleepy Ene

Sleepy Ene

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Okay, thank you! I just have one more question, how safe is overclocking? I've heard that it can up temperatures to the point that it can seriously lower your part's lifetime. Is that true? Or will it only apply if I'm doing something really intensive?
 
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safe enough for millon gamers there.although might void warrenty.
choose best solution if ur satisfied with answer.
 
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