Can you please check my final revision of my gaming build?

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outragedpunch

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I need a final check on my first PC build "Spicy Dragon" before I order the parts. My budget is roughly about $1500 and if it absolutely needed I can add about 50 bucks to it. I really don't want to change my motherboard, keyboard and my case since I really like their designs but other than that I would like to know if my build is perfect enough. (The SSD I included in this parts list will replace my new SSD on my macbook pro that i upgraded last year) Sorry for my bad English, anyways here is my part list:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown 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 ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($177.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($268.30 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard ($94.13 @ Mwave)
Total: $1419.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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geofelt
Your build will work fine as is.
But, I have some suggestions relating to better quality.

1. I recommend the Samsung EVO 240gb ssd. The price is not so different but Samsung and Intel both make their own chips and can control quality better. The plus is that on Samsung ssd, you can use Samsung magician to cache your ssd for better performance. Read up on that.
2. Corsair quality is generally ok, but not up to Seasonic levels. I would buy the Seasonic 620w unit with a 5 year warranty instead. Costs a tad less too.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096
3. The Asus R9-280X is the most popular R9-280X unit in newegg. Unfortunately, verified users are not that happy with it.
26% give it 0 eggs for...
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Your build will work fine as is.
But, I have some suggestions relating to better quality.

1. I recommend the Samsung EVO 240gb ssd. The price is not so different but Samsung and Intel both make their own chips and can control quality better. The plus is that on Samsung ssd, you can use Samsung magician to cache your ssd for better performance. Read up on that.
2. Corsair quality is generally ok, but not up to Seasonic levels. I would buy the Seasonic 620w unit with a 5 year warranty instead. Costs a tad less too.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096
3. The Asus R9-280X is the most popular R9-280X unit in newegg. Unfortunately, verified users are not that happy with it.
26% give it 0 eggs for whatever reason.
The EVGA GTX770 superclock is in the same performance class and sells for a bit more. But it only has 4% negative reviews.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130921
I suggest you read the good and bad comments from both and decide.
 
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