{ANY OPINIONS ON MY NEW GAMING PC}(new pc gamer) **need Help**

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WhoKnee

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Hi everyone,
I'm new here and I thought TomsHardware would be a great place to get some feedback on my computer setup, this will be my first gaming PC build and I'm looking to make this PC "replace" my console (PS3) or "devour" it. I just want to know if my build is too overpriced and what you think I need to change, if there is anything. I'm looking to make a good PC but not spend over $2000, I will end up gradually upgrading to 2-SLI and water cooling, but I just want to know your opinions on this one. :)

Full PC Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Z6QJRB

SPECS:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117369

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

MOBO: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131989

RAM: G.SKILL Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231623

Storage 1: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147247

Storage 2: Western Digital AV-GP 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236603

Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487079

Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147107

PSU: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438030

Mouse & Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129030

NEWEGG PRICE: $1,797.58 (with tax) (I live in CA, US)

Thanks :)
 
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the build is good, but i know you will get some feedback, and other opinions, so take it for what its worth.
there are a few places that you can save money in this build. the build itself is very good, but there are a few things that are simply un-necessary for gaming.
althoughi love my 4790k, for gaming, it really does nothing for you. you can drop down to an I5 and be set. also, the MOBO, you could save money on with something a bit cheaper, such as an msi gaming 5, or gaming 3.

also, with SLI for the 980, without looking it up, i believe you will need around 1000w or more? not positive on that.

you could probably drop the ram down to 8gigs, but 16 wouldnt hurt.
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the build is good, but i know you will get some feedback, and other opinions, so take it for what its worth.
there are a few places that you can save money in this build. the build itself is very good, but there are a few things that are simply un-necessary for gaming.
althoughi love my 4790k, for gaming, it really does nothing for you. you can drop down to an I5 and be set. also, the MOBO, you could save money on with something a bit cheaper, such as an msi gaming 5, or gaming 3.

also, with SLI for the 980, without looking it up, i believe you will need around 1000w or more? not positive on that.

you could probably drop the ram down to 8gigs, but 16 wouldnt hurt.
 
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This won't just replace your PS3, it will devour it ! Your planned build is so much better, and would definitely last a lot longer than the aging PS3.

The build looks fine, but I personally don't quite like the mouse from that bundle. I have tried it, and I feel that it's quite flat. I personally use the Corsair M95, but the Mionix Naos 7000 has recently attracted me.
 
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WhoKnee

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@melonhead
Thanks for those suggestions, I think im going to keep the i7 because I'm going to be recording, rendering, as well as 3D presentations.
@IRONBATMAN
I will look into those mouses thanks:)
 
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The mouses are nice but I'm going to save some cash for now and try out the bundle, if I really don't like it, than I will look into the Corsair and Mionix.
 
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