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I'm looking to build a new gaming computer from scratch and this is the stuff I've found that's on sale for cyber monday. Should I change anything? I don't know if I need a cpu cooler or what one to get for instance. Price isn't really an issue, but I've been needing a new computer for awhile now and I figured today would be a good day.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HMkq7P
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HMkq7P/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($123.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($559.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2-W ATX Full Tower Case ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1497.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-01 16:00 EST-0500
 
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g-unit1111
The build looks pretty good - a few observations that I would make before I would say it's a winner:

1. The case.I wouldn't bother with the Rosewill Thor - it's too big, bulky and heavy to be considered for practical use. I had a large case like that and hated it and eventually switched it out for an NZXT H440. Much better. Also consider the Fractal Design Define R4.

2. For the RAM if you're using Haswell or Devil's Canyon you definitely want something faster, and not DDR3-1600. For overclocking you want DDR3-2133 or better.

3. Asrock makes decent motherboards but I have had issues with them lately. I'd go for the Gigabyte UD3H or Asus Z97-AR instead. If you have access to a Micro Center they have some crazy deals right now on...
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The build looks pretty good - a few observations that I would make before I would say it's a winner:

1. The case.I wouldn't bother with the Rosewill Thor - it's too big, bulky and heavy to be considered for practical use. I had a large case like that and hated it and eventually switched it out for an NZXT H440. Much better. Also consider the Fractal Design Define R4.

2. For the RAM if you're using Haswell or Devil's Canyon you definitely want something faster, and not DDR3-1600. For overclocking you want DDR3-2133 or better.

3. Asrock makes decent motherboards but I have had issues with them lately. I'd go for the Gigabyte UD3H or Asus Z97-AR instead. If you have access to a Micro Center they have some crazy deals right now on motherboard and CPU combinations.

4. Also there's no CPU cooler listed, you definitely want one with an unlocked CPU. I'd suggest Noctua or Phanteks.

5. PSU is fine as long as it's not a Channel Well model. Get the Super Flower Leadex based EVGA G2 or P2 instead, those are among the best you can get. Or the Seasonic X.
 
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