My First Custom PC Build

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Hello, my name is Known, and this is my first time visiting the tom's Hardware forum. Navigating through the sub-forums, I have come to the conclusion that this would be the appropriate section to post this in. Enough of the introductions, let's get to the main question.
I am no expert on the building of computers, but I am very eager to learn compatibility and the top performing products for each part of a custom PC build. My main question on my build is, am I utilising all of the processing power of my Intel Core i7-4790 processor. With this I am using a MSI Z-97 G-45 motherboard. A full copy of my build can be seen here!
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/%40Known%40/saved/fxMwrH

Thanks a lot!
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Danbuscus25

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good build, however there are 2 things i would change: the gpu is a bit weak compared to the rest of the build, and the psu is sub-par quality. for the psu, try to stick with Seasonic, XFX, and Antec, they make good psu's, and a good gpu to fit this build it a R9 290/X, or a GTX 780/Ti
 
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Could you recommend a solid GPU? I would love to keep the price under $275 hopefully. Also, thank you for the information about the PSU!

Thanks!
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Someone Somewhere

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown 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: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $906.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 21:39 EDT-0400
 
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M0j0jojo

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I recommend this build for you

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz 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 ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($216.60 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $874.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 21:44 EDT-0400
 
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Will this PC be good for gaming? I am looking to get high quality FPS in video games, but would also like it to be versatile enough to do other activities!

Thanks!
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K

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I have already purchased my case, the Corsair 300R, so will this build be compatible with it?

 
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My budget is around $900, I already have a keyboard, mouse, and a monitor. I will need a copy of Windows, and I will be playing Minecraft at the time, but I will be looking to play a lot of other games too! I have no idea what resolution, so I am guessing HD? I have no interest in overclocking, and I will not be upgrading the CPU or GPU, but I will be upgrading my purchasing an SSD.

 
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M0j0jojo

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New build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($216.60 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Total: $865.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 21:58 EDT-0400
 
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WOW! Thank you so much. I will most likely be using all of these pieces in my custom build! Thank you!

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M0j0jojo

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To make this better you still have enough money to add a small SSD to store Windows on and 1 or 2 games
 
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