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Filonix

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I just got my list ready, and I already have the items in the cart.

I'm still unsure of this though... do you think it is compatible? How difficult would this be to build for a (somewhat)first time builder?

If you're going to tell me to get something different(e.g. video card), please don't(unless it will turn out bad if don't change the part), because I'm on a lower budget here... my parents are paying for it, and I will pay them back in 2015 sometime. I should be able to start paying for an entire setup by that time.

I guess this is a 1 month early birthday present for me... Best gift I've ever had!
I'll work hard with this new computer!

Here is the link: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Filonix/saved/r6wypg
 
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For a first time builder there is a high chance of success, it is just like a Lego for adults and teenagers as well.

I will not change it through PCPartPicker, but let you change it yourself so you know the prices.

Recommendations:
Get a 2x4GB for dual channel, don't invest in a quad channel just yet. As usually the motherboard will have 4 RAM slots and you have already utilised 4. So if you plan to get a 16GB RAM, you will have to removed the RAM and get new 4x4 or 2x8. This will save you some money.

Go with a Seagate Barracuda which will save some money and be as good.

Don't buy the thermal paste and the one that comes with the stock should be just fine.

A gold certificate PSU is not needed as it is only 5% more efficient...
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For a first time builder there is a high chance of success, it is just like a Lego for adults and teenagers as well.

I will not change it through PCPartPicker, but let you change it yourself so you know the prices.

Recommendations:
Get a 2x4GB for dual channel, don't invest in a quad channel just yet. As usually the motherboard will have 4 RAM slots and you have already utilised 4. So if you plan to get a 16GB RAM, you will have to removed the RAM and get new 4x4 or 2x8. This will save you some money.

Go with a Seagate Barracuda which will save some money and be as good.

Don't buy the thermal paste and the one that comes with the stock should be just fine.

A gold certificate PSU is not needed as it is only 5% more efficient that bronze. So some money could be save there.

Get a 1 or 2ms response rate for gaming monitors.

And I believe with these saved money you may be able to invest in a R9 280.
 
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You can get rid of the thermal compound because the CPU cooler will have some with it. I would also recommend against getting the RAM the way you did. It would be better to get two modules instead of the four you picked because the motherboard support dual channel RAM and you could upgrade the RAM better later on.
 
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To be honest DDR4 isn't much of a significant in my opinion. However don't take that wrong it will be fast but not super fast. I will probably just stay with DDR3 if budget was an issue and it will mainly be for gaming.

EDIT: Most current motherboards don't support DDR4. :D
 
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Also, more than likely DDR4 will not be compatible with current generation. Unless someone knows something I don't?
 
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