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Tell me anything good and bad about my build. I also need to know how my fan controller works. I know that the fans go into controller, but what does the controller plug into? It's my first build by the way. Try to keep the overall price similar to mine.

Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36wGbv
 
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This is a little bit cheaper but with faster RAM, newer CPU, better mobo and better PSU. You cannot skimp on the PSU unless you want to risk owning a brick.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce...
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This is a much better build for similar money. It's overclockable, better cpu, better mobo, better GPU, better case with USB 3.0 and better PSU. This will keep adequately cool without extra fans. In any case a fan controller would be powered by a molex cable from the PSU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($232.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($274.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $906.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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A few thoughts on your build but to answer your question about the fan controller 1st. I don't think you need a fan controller but if you keep it, it will be powered by a molex connector from your PSU. It will slide into 1 of your 5 1/4 inch bays.
You dont need that 3rd party cooler, that will save you $35 plus you could reduce your GPU by like $30 and spend $75 to $80 on a 128 GB SSD for max speed. Other then that, good build
Kingston SSDNow V300 Series SV300S37A/120G 2.5" 120GB $69
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820721107
 
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Wow man, love it. I would prefer a windowed case so i can personalize it and stuff. and i would also prefer nvidia.


 
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If you can afford a bit extra
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($232.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $946.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-04 00:36 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($232.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $911.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-04 00:37 EDT-0400
 
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your not adding the os so your price will differ from mine. and i am also wondering why i dont get a psu that is close to my recomended wattage in pcpart picker?

new build: http://pcpartpicker.co69mVmGm/p/
 
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Sorry I didn't see that you'd included OS and your permalink doesn't work. With power supplies, as a general rule you want +100w over the max load. Also you need to make sure you are buying a quality PSU, with minimal ripple etc, not something with cheap capacitors or that doesn't function well under heat or load.
 
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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/69mVmG try that. and what better modular or non modular, because i hear that modular have wattage issues

 
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This is a little bit cheaper but with faster RAM, newer CPU, better mobo and better PSU. You cannot skimp on the PSU unless you want to risk owning a brick.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $978.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-04 22:37 EDT-0400
 
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alright sweet man, but i would rather have a corsair psu because of all of the brands good reviews. after that im done. and would you thing it would look good with red led fans and strips or should i just keep it bare. and do you think i will need any more fans for the case( the case comes with one).


 
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ok man thank you for all our help i think i have the build of my dreams here.

 
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