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Hi, I am looking to build a new PC, and I would like it to be high end. I've put this together on pcpartpicker:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QWrnyc

I already have 2x8gb of Corsair Vengeance memory on my current build that I was planning on using in my new build, and I was looking to add 2x8gb more, for 32gb total. That model number is CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233246. I have to get the exact same model for my other 2 memory sticks, right? Is that memory okay, or would you recommend something different? I'm looking for 32gb; I will be using VM's for some projects so lots of RAM is good.

The Crucial SSD and Video Card I also already have and will be moving over to my new build.

The main thing I'm wondering about is whether I picked a good motherboard. I saw this was compatible and seemed to have most of the things I was looking for, but I don't know if I'm overlooking some things. Also, not completely sure if I picked the a good PSU or CPU Cooler either.

Any ways I can improve this or other comments would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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For your PSU, I think an EVGA Supernova 750B2 would be a good enough PSU. If you're not running a crossfire build or anything you might be okay with a 550w PSU from XFX or something.

CPU/Motherboard wise, I feel like a 4930k is a bit overkill for most things, a 4790k would do just fine. The 4770k is already overkill for most things already. If you feel like you'll need the extra threads then go with the 4930k.

Answering your question about motherboard though, it's a good motherboard.
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really good build, but about your ram issue, ram compatibility is very tricky. different ram sticks can work together with each other, but to be absolutely sure get the exact same model. also, even with 32GB ram you could be "bottlenecking" your RAM. reason is is that your two SEPERATE 2x8 ram might not work in quad channel and only dual. e.g. if you do your ram this way you would have two different 16GB sets of ram working independantly, but if you buy a quad channel ram you have all 32GB working together which drastically improves performance. some dual channel kits can do quad, but check that before you buy, but if you want the best performance you would have to buy a full 32GB quad channel kit

dont know much about mobo's but any high end asus one works excellently (but check it out before you buy) also your CPU and CPU cooler both look fine, but you haven't listed any case fans in your build, so how is the airflow and fan set up in your case, as this would increase your CPU cooler performance
 
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For your PSU, I think an EVGA Supernova 750B2 would be a good enough PSU. If you're not running a crossfire build or anything you might be okay with a 550w PSU from XFX or something.

CPU/Motherboard wise, I feel like a 4930k is a bit overkill for most things, a 4790k would do just fine. The 4770k is already overkill for most things already. If you feel like you'll need the extra threads then go with the 4930k.

Answering your question about motherboard though, it's a good motherboard.
 
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