Advice on my build and do you think it is good?

caleb12134

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I am only 16 and don't know everything so I would appreciate advice from more experienced adults, and, fellow geeks on my components so I can have the best PC in my price range! Thanks!

I want to get peoples opinions who have built a lot of computers with a lot of knowledge on each component, such as video cards, CPU's, motherboards, etc. Here is my build. I am only sixteen and obviously can't buy the best stuff but I have 3,000 to spend on parts. I am going to use this PC for java (netbeans ide etc.), games such as counter strike, battlefield, cod, testing and setting up networking equipment (cisco rack lab), Eaglecad, video editing, and, 3d printing. Thank you so much for your time!

PROCESSOR:
Intel Core i7-4790K Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz) (BX80646I74790K) by Intel = $339.99



GRAPHICS CARD:
XFX Double D R9 290X 1000MHz 4GB DDR5 DP HDMI 2XDVI Graphics Cards R9290XEDFD by XFX = $525.27


MOTHERBOARD:
ASUS ATX DDR3 2600 LGA 1150 Motherboards Z97-PRO (Wi-Fi AC) by Asus = $209.99


PSU:

Corsair CX Series 750 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS Bronze ATX12V/EPS12V 744 Power Supply CX750M by Corsair = $86.11


RAM: (I plan to get two more 8 GB later)

Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB 2x8GB DDR3 2400MHz PC3 19200 Desktop, Red CMY16GX3M2A2400C11R by Corsair = $182.99


CASE:
CaseLabs Mercury S3 V1 = $199.95

MONITOR: ( I am going to buy two more later)
ASUS VS228H-P 22-Inch Full-HD 5ms LED-Lit LCD Monitor = $129.99



 
Solution
Get a different PSU. XFX 650w bronze is good enough and higher quality than the CX or even a seasonic or something... 650w can still give you room to overclock. If you're planning on adding another card in the future, go with a 850w at least.

650w:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr650rm

If you want a modular, get a EVGA Supernova b2/g2 750w if its within budget.

750w:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone750m
Get a different PSU. XFX 650w bronze is good enough and higher quality than the CX or even a seasonic or something... 650w can still give you room to overclock. If you're planning on adding another card in the future, go with a 850w at least.

650w:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr650rm

If you want a modular, get a EVGA Supernova b2/g2 750w if its within budget.

750w:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone750m
 
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