Is this a Good Build ? ($2K) (Gaming/Streaming/Video Editing)

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activeuser2

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Please any comments, advice, changes, to this build would be appreciated. Basically my first time making a build and I am not planning on overclocking (unless it is worth doing so with my build).
Thanks for the help!!

Goal for this build: game, game while streaming, video editing/making

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($579.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.28 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Rosewill RK-8100 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1884.38~
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-31 20:19 EDT-0400
 
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filippi
Nice build mate :D

However this modified build would help you reach +100FPS at high settings:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.03 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)...
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activeuser2

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Sorry forgot to include but I did now.
Basically,

Goal for this build: game, game while streaming, video editing/making
 
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filippi

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Nice build mate :D

However this modified build would help you reach +100FPS at high settings:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.03 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($579.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1984.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-31 21:01 EDT-0400
 
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activeuser2

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Should I get the GIGABYTE GTX 980 or keep the ASUS GTX 980 ??
 
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GRUxTSAR made an interesting suggestion. The Xeon 1230 is $60 cheaper and only 300Mhz slower than the CPU you chose. It is essentially a 3.3GHz i7 with the iGPU disabled. It has some other instructions enabled.

The top end unlocked 4790K is also to be considered even if you don't want to overclock because of it's 4.0GHz clock, which gives you 400MHz for $35.

The EVGA is a decent power supply, although the ?2 series are better than the ?1.

This https://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx is a better supply at the same price. Without overclocking and with a very good power supply, you could drop to About 550W.

 
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