My first DIY gaming PC. Needing some advise.

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PsychLight

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Unless you're into video editing and such I really don't see the need for the i7 and 16gb RAM.Don't quote me on this as I know close to nothing about SSDs but to the best of my knowledge the PCIe's are fun but really not needed unless you're an enthusiast.Windows 8 will make you hate humanity.

Again,if it's just for gaming I would just scale back on those things and use the money on a better graphics card(not that the 760 isn't a beast,but this is just how i'd spend the money).Good luck.
 
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EasyLover

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Any good reason for sticking with X79 and LGA2011 please? Check this build with haswell refresh/devil's canyon build with more powerful GPU

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BzKyqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BzKyqs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($211.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.39 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.95 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1396.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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ChantyMalo

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My budget is $1900 + 800 for the monitor.

I am going to use my machine for gaming, game development (Unity 3D, UDK) and 3D modelling.

I based this build on this article:
http://www.maximumpc.com/build_pc_recommended_builds_march_2014

Plus some recommendations by friends. I don't want a water cooler.

I chose the LGA2011 because I want to be able to upgrade it easily in the future and it is my understanding that socket will be supported for longer.... I hope.

 
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Francisco Costa

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Glacer 240L 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($158.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($142.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($199.00 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1757.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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ChantyMalo

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Very nice... but can I cool it with air only?

And I don't want to change the case. Already have it. But that shouldn't be a major problem.

Is Windows 8.1 so terrible? They tell me it is considerably faster than 7.
 
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Francisco Costa

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EasyLover

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Sorry for later reply. Please check this build. I give you powerful CPU with powerful mobo and very good CPU cooler (air based). Also I give you 780Ti because you've budget. This build includes the monitor as well:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HRCfFT
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HRCfFT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($204.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($629.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.23 @ Amazon)
Total: $1989.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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