I am new to building a gaming computer, what do you think about these components? ~$1100

havoc1455

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Hello all,

I am new to building computers and this will be my first build. I am trying to make a high-end gaming computer that can overclock if I want to get into that in the future. I am looking for advice and a review on my selected components for my build, please don't pay attention much to the storage option. I will be most likely changing that to a SSD/HDD combo.

Currently I have the Asus GeForce GTX 770 selected, but I am looking at the Gigabyte R9 290 4gb instead... any advice on either of those? Will I be bottle-necking anything if I go with one or the other (CPU, motherboard, GPU)?

Lastly, any motherboard advice? I want to stick with the Z97 chipset for overclocking but still flexible on brand and type.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XKHHqs

Thank you so much for any help!!

- Michael
 

ruecklm14

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($198.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.20 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($155.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1256.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-27 17:39 EDT-0400

the r9 290 is better than the 770. Its about equal with the 780.
 
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