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Just like the title says, I have a first time build that I'd like some help on, like suggestions for better parts. My budget at most is $1000, and the build that I have is under that. The main thing I am worried about is the motherboard. Any help would be awesome, thanks.

Part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/J7zgZL
 
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You have an overclocking CPU on a non-overclocking motherboard and a cooler as bad as the stock cooler. That all needs to change.

Your HDD is a slower server drive. You want a 720rpm WD blue.
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This is a stronger gaming build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($185.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $860.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-20 15:31 EDT-0400

PS. MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate @ Newegg: Free HyperX Fury Series 8GB memory w/ purchase, limited offer.

Do you need a new monitor?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $139.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-20 15:34 EDT-0400
 
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I hear the 900 series isn't really that powerful, thats why i went with the 760. one of my friends has the build i posted, with the exception of the motherboard. plus i dont know exactly when i will get the money, so the limited time offer for the ram is possibly out. ill save it just in case though. thanks for the reply
 
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i dont know much about choosing a motherboard, so i had no idea that there was this much of a problem. thanks for the reply
 
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