My First Build. Need Help!

LucioSantella1

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Hello I am starting my first build and I have already picked out what I think is good. He is my part list http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fcbTNG I will be gaming but not overclocking because I don't know how and im not that hardcore. I will also be recording editing and rendering HD videos for my youtube channel. Is what I have picked out good or do I need to change anything? I hope to hear many replys
 
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No point in buying an aftermarket cooler and thermal compound then. Your PSU is overkill right now but I guess you could add another gpu in the future without upgrading the PSU.
EDIT NEW RIG
previous rig was off topic
sorry


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

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste ($5.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($160.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($101.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($128.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1561.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-08 17:38 EST-0500
 
EDIT OFF TOPIC
sorry

``Why in the world would you change the i7 to a Xeon E3 thats more expensive and slower?``

That answer depends on what you’ll be using your new PC for and the pricepoint at which you feel most comfortable. If gaming or home and office tasks are more your style where GHz speed is more important than copious numbers of cores, or workstation applications on a budget where value is critical, the i7’s and i5’s should be your choice. If you’re into moderate to high-end workstation PC usage like CAD design, 4K video, and 3D rendering where the benefits of ECC RAM, more cache, and possible dual CPUs are advantageous, i heartily recommend Xeon.

xeon consumes less too

if he is a hardcore gamer go for i7 4790k
if rendering/cad go for xeon