Final review before i purchase this build

Adel4777 · Jul 20, 2014

Hi all

Please take a look into my build and tell if there is anything i am missing

I saw some users purchased something called (Thermal compound) I don't know what is that for!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PGTqP6

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 140XL 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER Z97 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition ATX Full Tower Case ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1499.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

DroneDroneDrone · Jul 20, 2014

Looks good to me. Your CPU/ CPU cooler will come with thermal compound, but if you want an aftermarket one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007

volcanoscout · Jul 20, 2014

Looks pretty solid. Is the SSD going to be your only drive, or just your OS drive? I'd consider adding an HDD unless you're really frugal with your storage.

This should cover you as far as thermal paste selection and application:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thermal-paste-heat-sink-heat-spreader,3600.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thermal-paste-performance-benchmark,3616.html

Edit: I'm guessing that you already know that's more PSU than you need. Are you planning to Crossfire later?

Adel4777 · Jul 20, 2014

Not really! I might do it in future