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I would like some verification on the PC build I have planned. I will use the build mainly for gaming, but also for media and other misc tasks. I want this machine to last me a while. I have a 1080p monitor, but would like to eventually get a 1440p gaming monitor.

I was wondering what you thought of my choices for motherboard and PSU. Also, what would you recommend for ram.

For the GPU, I am planning on using my Dell promo eGift Cards that expire in a couple months. Dell.com only carries PNY for nvidia and VisionTek for amd.

Here is the parts list:


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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY Optima 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($469.99 @ TigerDirect)
Case: NZXT H440 (Orange/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Intel 7260HMWDTX1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2014 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1266.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 20:55 EDT-0400
 
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morgilroka
Power supply choice is great! (Was what i was going to recommend anyways).
Motherboard is a solid choice, anything by Asus is always great in my opinion. If you wanted more features from the motherboard you could opt for this: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132116

I would honestly switch out that GPU for a different brand:
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GTX780-SuperClocked-03G-P4-2784-KR/dp/B00CUIVSNS
Great upgrade with amazing cooling for a few bucks more.

And you're going to have to invest in an aftermarket CPU cooler assuming you plan to overclock:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099 Budget yet performs great!!

Or if you wanted something better...
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Power supply choice is great! (Was what i was going to recommend anyways).
Motherboard is a solid choice, anything by Asus is always great in my opinion. If you wanted more features from the motherboard you could opt for this: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132116

I would honestly switch out that GPU for a different brand:
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GTX780-SuperClocked-03G-P4-2784-KR/dp/B00CUIVSNS
Great upgrade with amazing cooling for a few bucks more.

And you're going to have to invest in an aftermarket CPU cooler assuming you plan to overclock:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099 Budget yet performs great!!

Or if you wanted something better:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181032&cm_re=h100i-_-35-181-032-_-Product
 
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Change the RAM to a G.Skill Series, Trident or Ripjaws are a good choice. Why I say this? When you install a CPU cooler (which you will need to buy one because as stock CPU cooler can't handle overclocking that well), a tall RAM will not have enough clearance with the cooler. So get a G.Skill RAM as they are short and get an aftermarket cooler. A Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo is cheap and good.

As you are using a Nvidia graphics card, change to either Asus, MSI, Gigabyte. If it may exceed your budget, try Sapphire AMD 290 which is an equivalent.

You wouldn't need a Gold Certificate PSU as it is only 5% more efficient. A Bronze is good enough. Try Antec, EVGA, SeaSonic, Thermaltake or XFX.

And do you really need 500GB, if it's a few games and an OS then a 250GB is more than enough.
 
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I agree with this 100%.
Would like to add EVGA to GPUs you should look at. Yes they are more expensive, but they are reliable and great. I tend to prefer EVGA or MSI.
I agree with looking at the Sapphire, it is good and you will not be disappointed.
For RAM, look at G skills Trident X, Sniper or Ripjaws X
 
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Thanks for the compliment mate. :D
 
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No problem mate. You literally got to it first with some of the stuff I was going to mention so I had to agree lol.
 
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Trident X 1866/9! If you can, buy it.
 
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Thank you all for the input! I had a couple more questions:

1) What features would I gain by going from the Asus Z97-A to the Pro?

2) Is there anything wrong with a PNY GPU? I need to use my dell.com promo gift card, and they only sell PNY and VisionTek.

3) Will I gain much for over-clocking the CPU for 1080p gaming? I was planning on getting a corsair or nzxt liquid color later on if I decided to over-clock. Will the stock cpu cooler be adequate until I over-clock?
 
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Pro has additional SATA and USB3 port, better audio DAC, 12 Phase power vs 8

PNY should be fine

Ocing often depends on the individual game, most games are more GPU intensive, although the increase in CPU freq should help a little in all games and even more on CPU intensive games
 
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