Very Very First Build.. NEED HELP with the right choices !

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DeeJerminator

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Hi, to start off, I have never built a computer before, and after hours of watching vids and reading forums, I have came to the conclusion to build my own computer. I have an account on pcpartpicker.com and I will have a link down below. I am on a $1000 budget system build and the rest is for the new monitor, keyboard, and mouse. This system will be mostly used for gaming! I also wouldn't mind using it for gameplay editing and the ability to multitask while I am doing homework.
So the real question is, are the parts to this system build worth getting? and if not, then what are better parts for the same price? Every opinion and criticism will be taken into consideration.

Here's the list:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/DeeJerminator/saved/QKYLrH

Thank you for your time
 
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byza
Better CPU, better GPU, better PSU (CX is a no go), doubled the SSD, new version of the same series mobo, all for $3

Had to cut some RAM but you dont need 16GB anyway.

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-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Amazon)
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rhysiam

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That's a pretty good start you have there. A few suggestions:
- As noted in the Tom's builds this quarter, there's a pretty sweet deal on AMD Powercolor R9 290s at the moment. $400 after Mail in rebate nets you a R9 290 (which is a decent step faster than the 770 you have at the moment) AND a 250GB Samsung SSD (which is double the capacity of the one in your build and saves you $110 from your budget). You have to act quick as the deal probably ends soon. But you'll save $35, and you get a double sized SSD and a faster graphics card. There are a couple of not so positive reviews on Newegg, but the manufactor rep seems to be responding which is a good sign. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131569&cm_re=r9_290-_-14-131-569-_-Product
- Definitely go a Z97 board instead of the older Z87 board you have listed. They have a couple of newer features such as SataExpress and/or M.2 slots which (particularly the latter) is looking to be the future of high speed storage. The ASRock Z97 Extreme 6, which is a pretty nice motherboard, is on a pretty nice special at the moment for $145 after a mail in rebate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157500
- You really only need 8GB of RAM. That'll save you a good chunk of cash. Plus, RAM is the easiest thing to upgrade in future if you ever do find you could benefit from more and prices fluctuate a lot. Get a 2x4GB set now and, in a year or two, grab yourself a similar 2x4GB kit when prices a low.
- If you want to overclock, I'd also step up to an i5 4690K. It's the newly released processor which is supposed to have a better thermal interface material and allow better overclocking. It's $20 extra at $240, but the money saved on the RAM will easily cover that: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117372&cm_re=4690K-_-19-117-372-_-Product

So, with those changes you're looking at a slightly faster CPU, better (newer, more features) motherboard, larger SSD and faster videocard, for a little less money and only sacrificing with less memory, which won't make any noticeable difference unless you're working on serious productivity (photo editing/video editing) applications.
 
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Another option: Since this is your first build, if you are not ready to become an overclocker you could swap out some parts and get similar stock performance (without paying for the overclocking potential). If you are not overclocking you can buy a non-K processor and a cheaper motherboard, and likely a smaller power supply.
 
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byza

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Better CPU, better GPU, better PSU (CX is a no go), doubled the SSD, new version of the same series mobo, all for $3

Had to cut some RAM but you dont need 16GB anyway.

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-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($379.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 230T Windowed-BLUE ATX Mid Tower Case ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($150.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K90 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($133.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse ($72.78 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1555.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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