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Before I buy could you look over my first build parts?

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October 9, 2014 12:03:45 AM

This is my first build and I don't want to buy the wrong part can you guys give it the once over to?
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BKqHnQ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BKqHnQ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: SteelSeries APEX Wired Gaming Keyboard ($81.32 @ NCIX US)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-3090 10W 2.1ch Speakers ($22.92 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1254.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-09 03:03 EDT-0400

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a b å Intel
October 9, 2014 12:07:20 AM

Perfect. I see no issues. Nice build actually. You should seriously enjoy that rig.
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a b å Intel
October 9, 2014 12:09:00 AM

Oops, maybe go with 1866 RAM instead of 1600. 1866mhz modules, and higher actually, are supported by the motherboard and CPU. For the price though, DDR3 1866mhz is the sweet spot.
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