is this system to extreme for gaming and server use?

Brycetimothydavis

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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($239.00 @ CPL Online)
Thermal Compound: Noctua NT-H1 3.5g Thermal Paste ($9.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($116.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($369.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($369.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: BitFenix Colossus Venom Edition ATX Full Tower Case ($149.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Silverstone 1350W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($299.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1768.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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In a word yes a bit extreme mate.
I mean if you want something that can still max games 4 years from now than why not but as far as games today are concerned that is a bit overkill.