I need help with my $2000 gaming build.

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Epicmn

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I can spend about $100 more at most. I just need some help with this build. I'm not sure if it is good. tell me what you think.

Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K ($340)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H ($180)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 SC 3GB ($500 - $20 rebate)
Memory: Corsair 2x8GB DDR3-2133 ($175)
Solid-State Drive: SanDisk Extreme Pro 480GB ($335)
Hard Drive: Toshiba 3TB 7200RPM ($111)
Case: Corsair Obsidian 450D ($120)
Power Supply: EVGA Supernova G2 850W ($141 - $10 rebate)
Optical Drive: LG 24x DVD Burner ($16)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S ($74)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2014 Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (132.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: ASUS VG248QE 24-inch LED-lit Monitor 144Hz refresh rate 1ms pixel response time & 3D capable ($269.99 @ Amazon)

Price total: 2365
 
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shortstuff_mt
I know "i7 is overkill for gaming, just get the i5" has become the default answer in the forums lately, but for a system in this price range the i7 makes sense. Newer games are already starting to be able to take advantage of hyperthreading and that will continue. I think the build looks good as-is. A GTX 780 will work great for any current game running on a single monitor. It looks like you've done your research on components and I don't see any red flags. Enjoy the system!
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shortstuff_mt

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I know "i7 is overkill for gaming, just get the i5" has become the default answer in the forums lately, but for a system in this price range the i7 makes sense. Newer games are already starting to be able to take advantage of hyperthreading and that will continue. I think the build looks good as-is. A GTX 780 will work great for any current game running on a single monitor. It looks like you've done your research on components and I don't see any red flags. Enjoy the system!
 
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Amencerment

Amencerment

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What do you think you might do with this?

There are a few things to change, but just curious of the direction because there are a few things that can be adjusted.

I run mine (system) editing then gaming... so I have allot of HD's 6+ and 80% of them are SSD's.


This is my current system:
Mobo -- Asus Sabertooth Z58
CPU -- Intel i-920 Clocked to 3.8ghz
RAM -- 16gig Dominator
Video Card -- Asus EAH6970 2gb Eyefinity
PSU -- Antec True Power Quattro 1000
Case -- Thermaltake Xaser VI
OS Drive -- Corsair Force GT 120 SSD's x2 Raid 0
Adobe Drive -- Patriot Torqx 64gig
MS Office Drive -- Patriot Torqx 64gig
MMORPG Drive -- Patriot Torqx 64gig
Games Drive -- Patriot Torqx 64gig
Data Drive 1 -- WD Velociraptor 300gig
Data Drive 2 -- WD Velociraptor 300gig
Media Drive -- WD Velociraptor 500gig
Optical Drive -- LG 16x Blu-Ray Burner
Monitors -- Acer S271HL, Dell U2713HMT and Samsung Syncmaster 2494hm
Keyboard -- Logitech G15
Mouse -- Logitech G702


I think I can help you, just tell me the direction...
 
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xInfluX

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All you've really said is "Gaming build" so I'm going to build you one based around gaming.

**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $219.00 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i) | $94.99 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-maximusviihero) | $204.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32133c9d16gxh) | $184.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-internal-hard-drive-sh103s3b240g) | $159.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $79.98 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB DirectCU II Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx780tidc2oc3gd5) | $599.69 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-sgc5000kwn1) | $129.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g21000xr) | $139.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $26.97 @ Newegg
**Monitor** | [BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/benq-monitor-xl2411z) | $239.35 @ TigerDirect
**Keyboard** | [Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgk4000gkcl1us) | $75.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $2141.93
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-13 01:57 EDT-0400 |
 
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