First build: high-end gaming PC

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Hi all,
I decided to build a high-end gaming PC a while back, and I have been working on the part list for a while, but as I have no experience with this, I was wondering if you guys could take a look at it. I'm basically at my budget right now (I could maybe go a little higher), and I'm also thinking about setting up multiple monitors, so if anyone has any recommendations for a cheaper (but around the same level of quality) monitor, that would be greatly appreciated. I will also be using this PC for some video editing and game design. Also, not sure if this part fits into components, but I'm also looking for a cheaper mouse and keyboard (but both have to be for gaming). Any and all recommendations for improvement on this build are welcome.
This is my part list.
Thanks,
Sam
 
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I use a Saitek eclipse keyboard and a Razor DeathAdder mouse. I doesn't look like they make the eclipse keyboard anymore, and the deathadder is about $50 less then the one you have. I have the red backlit Saitek KB and have been using it every day for 5 years without any issues, bought it to replace a blue backlit Saitek that was still in good working order. Just sits in the box waiting for the day I will need it again.
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Is there a reason for windows 7 ultimate? You could drop down to home premium max ram is 16gb or bump up to pro that maxes out at 192Gb.

I haven't heard to many people use a Seagate SSD, for the same price I would look at the Samsung 840 or intel 730 SSD's

I have two asus 26" monitors and love them, I would recommend not changing the 23.6's to anything else.
 
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For system builds, my recommendation is always to make your money count so you're not forced to replace components in 2-3 years when you're dissatisfied with the performance. Also, you might as well bite the bullet and go to Win 8.1 Pro instead of Win 7 Ultimate. If Windows 10 were closer around the corner, I would say hold off but I am guessing you're going to build before next year.

My opinion: swap your SSD for a 250GB Samsung 840 EVO, not familiar with that ram maker (I usually prefer Corsair but everyone has a favorite), go with the EVGA ACX version of the 980 - stock overclocked and the cooler is solid on it, I also prefer Corsair for bang for your buck and reliability on power supplies (using a 850 W pro series). http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ffcqWZ
 
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hi (again) faalin, thanks for repling and I have changed my OS to professional and my SSD to intel 730 series. Also, do you have any thoughts in the mouse and keyboard? I would like to find something cheaper, yet still good and fit for gaming. Lastly, yes, I guess I will just get a second Asus, but for that to happen, I need to cut down my cost in other aspects (perferrably, again, the mouse and keyboard.)
Thanks so much.
Sam
 
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I use a Saitek eclipse keyboard and a Razor DeathAdder mouse. I doesn't look like they make the eclipse keyboard anymore, and the deathadder is about $50 less then the one you have. I have the red backlit Saitek KB and have been using it every day for 5 years without any issues, bought it to replace a blue backlit Saitek that was still in good working order. Just sits in the box waiting for the day I will need it again.
 
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Thanks, I'll take this into consideration. Are there any cheaper gaming mice / keyboards out there that you can think of (that are still good quality)
Thanks,
Sam
 
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