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Processor : Intel Core i7-4790K Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz) (BX80646I74790K)

Graphics card : MSI GTX 980 4GD5 Graphics Cards GTX 980 4GD5

motherboard : MSI Computer Corp. Z87M GAMING Motherboards

Ram : G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory F3-1333C9D-16GAO

Power supply : Corsair Builder Series CX 500 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX500)

Case : CM Storm Scout 2 Advanced - Gaming Mid Tower Computer Case with Carrying Handles, Black

HDD :Seagate Barracuda 1 TB HDD SATA 6 Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST1000DM003

Monitor : Any monitor



Cost : 1360$

1. oh by the way should i get an ssd for faster preformance like a 250gb ssd ?
and am not going to overcloack anything
2. And is the intel core i7 made for overcloacking and shit or nah?
3. is it a waste to get an i7 and 16 gb ram ? am gonna be using them for some animations or intros and hardcore gaming
4. do i need coolers or not? some people said coolers are only for overcloacking

Update : is it better to get two 970 graphic cards or just one 980?
 
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Worth it in what way? It's a very capable build, but whether it's "worth it" depends on what you want it for.

As far as the parts go, I'd be tempted to make a couple changes: I'd probably go for a better and higher wattage PSU - Maybe something like a decent seasonic or corsair 600W PSU, as you really don't want to cheap out on the PSU in an expensive build - it's the only part which can take out the whole PC if it breaks.

I'd also be tempted to put in 1600/1866MHZ RAM, while performance boost won't be huge they're almost the same price an in a high end build 1333MHZ is unusual.

Finally, you could look into an SSD to hold OS and programs, with HDD for files. I would really recommend this, as I lovee the fact my PC boots in about 10seconds.

hope this helps.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($174.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($586.13 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1530.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-10 06:48 EST-0500

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1080.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-10 06:59 EST-0500
 
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so i should buy an ssd ? and just upgrade the power supply?
oh and i was talking about the price of the things like is 1360$ worth it or should i buy some things else
 
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You didn't go to the middle here u picked 1530$ and 1000$ am talking 1360$ because this will take 3 more month's of saving up. and am planning to do youtube videos and stuff like that.
 
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Whther it's worth still depends on what you're aiming to do. If your just gaming, then you can drop to 8GB RAM and an i5 without loosing any performance. Also are you planning to overclock? if not, you can drop to a non-k series chip. Here's my best shot at a $1300 build. It has 16GB of RAM incase you plan on video editing or something, a k-series i5 for overclocking - games just as well as the i7. gtx 970 performs about as well as a 780ti (maybe like 5% worse, but it overclocks higher & is cheaper). Added an SSD for speedy boots.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pGrqWZ
 
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i am not going to overcloack Nop , and i am going to use video editing and some animation shit so i think intel core i7 and maybe 8 or 12 gb ram if possible or should i get intel core i5 for even video editing and streaming to twitch.tv?
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.SNIPER H6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($132.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT H230 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($158.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1340.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-10 07:49 EST-0500

If your not overlooking then get Intel E3 processor , It is same as i7.
This build will be good for gaming and Video Editing.
 
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