I'm looking for feedback on my computer build for Gaming and Streaming

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FastGunna

FastGunna

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Silverstone AR01 81.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($208.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Desktop Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1621.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

The i5 struggles with streaming so I swapped it out with an i7.

I personally wouldnt pay $130 for 8gb of 1866 RAM when you could save $52 and get a set thats just as good. I would go for 16GB if you want to spend that much on ram.

I changed the 770 to a R9 290 because its cheaper and performs better. XFX also has great warrantys.
 
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Alex Whitfield

Alex Whitfield

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If your wanting to game and stream you will need multi threaded performance above all else for that and amd is btter at it.
Intel is always better at single thread and usually better for gaming but when a lot of threads at once is your need that is where an amd processor shines.
Just thought I would put that out there think what you will from there.
 
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