Is this a good gaming rig build? (2nd build)

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CaptMcShotalot

CaptMcShotalot

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I am wondering if this build will be suitable for 2560x1400 gaming. Let me know what I could maybe improve on. I am going for a red and white color scheme. Just with the case and fans mostly. Any changes I should make?


CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.78 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.59 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.59 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($110.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($579.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (Red) ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: NZXT FN-140RB 62.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($11.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: NZXT FN-140RB 62.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($11.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: NZXT FZ-200mm NONLED 103.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: NZXT FZ-200mm NONLED 103.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Razer Taipan Wired Laser Mouse ($63.14 @ Amazon)

Total: $2051.97
 
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The prime mediocre
Here's a better build for about the same cost.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TCWWmG

The GTX 970 is almost as fast as the 780 Ti for $350. Two of them should get you pretty nice framerates at 1440p.

A 4790K is a Haswell refresh CPU, which might not work on a Z87 board.

2133MHz RAM is not necessary.

The 840 PRO is only a few dollars more than the EVO.

Hope this helps!

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zeyuanfu

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I would say get the 970 ACX SC for ~200-300$ while losing about 5% performance.
Get a Z97 motherboard, you'll thank me later after you upgrade to Broadwell:) (you WILL, right?)
The RAM's overpriced at NO performance boost.
120GB SSDs in RAID 0? Not a good idea, if you want speed but not capacity
All Corsair PSUs whose name begins with a C use cheap caps
 
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logainofhades

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I would change to something like this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.78 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($138.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($144.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($208.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($101.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($355.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($355.91 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (Red) ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $1908.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-30 17:15 EDT-0400
 
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