How does this $1600 build look?

ehintzy

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I would love feedback on this build! I personally think nothing should be changed but I want to see what other people think. I am open for suggestions!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nC6kzy

P.S. Sorry if this is posted in the wrong section I am new to tom's hardware.
 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme 99.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Amazon) - Coolermaster Hyper 212 evo is OK too (only $30)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($116.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($145.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks...
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme 99.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Amazon) - Coolermaster Hyper 212 evo is OK too (only $30)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($116.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($145.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ OutletPC) - better still would be evga supernova g2 750 gold
Total: $1605.51

A couple of minor tweaks suggested. Otherwise it looks terrific.
 
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Looks like a great system, that'll perform really well. Similar to my system actually.

The only question mark I have is the PSU. That's not a terrible one by any means. The capstone models from Rosewill are a lot higher quality though. Or take a look at the XFX XTR 750 Gold. It is full modular too, and usually for a really good price.
 

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Power consumption of those two cards vs. the performance you get (and maybe slight issues with some games) and the price considered, I would get a 980 instead. Then get an extra one of those sometime when the price drops.
 

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I think I am going to stick with the water cooler just because I have never used a clc before. And thanks I am probably going to go with the evga psu.
 

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Ok I am now having second thoughts on the psu. What would happen if for instance a psu dies? Could it have a negative impact on the other hardware?
 
The Hive isn't a bad one, not dangerous to your system, it'll have good circuit protection built in. The only reason I question it is that it has come cheaper capacitors in it that could cause it to become unstable at higher loads. Especially if overclocking down the road this could become an issue. There are many PSUs out there at great prices with higher quality parts that the Hive series. Again, not a terrible PSU by any means, just there are better at the same price point.
 

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What would you recommend at this price?