My first build, tell me what ya guys think please.

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This is my first PC build, the last one I had was an alienware x58 back when the 965 extreme was released. If I am missing anything please let me know, or what I could do better. The pc will be used for gaming 90% of the time. The other 10% will be spent removing bloatware that the wife installs surfing for "coupons etc". Thanks guys.

CPU: i7 4790k on stock cooler @ stock speed
MB: MSI Z87-GD65
RAM: G.Skill Trident X 16BG @ 2400mhz
GPU: Nvidia GTX 980
SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 250GB
HDD: Velociraptor 500GB / WD My Passport Ultra 1TB(dropped the external case and mounted it)
CASE: Corsair Carbide 300R with all 7 fans placed in
PSU: Corsair 750m
 
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That looks like a really good and well thought out build buddy. The only thing that drew my attention is the OCZ SSD. To me Kingston SSD's are the best budget SSD and Samsung and Intel are just the best.

The 87 chipset is a very capable chipset, the above poster is correct you could get a nice cooler to go with that, but the stock one works just fine even with a slight overclock.

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With an i7 4790k processor you should get a Z97 chipset motherboard, like the Gigabyte G1 Sniper Z97.

Also, for that powerful PC I would choose a good cooler - not just the noisy, inefficient stock one. Look for a Noctua or some water cooling system. I recommend you to get it with PWM controlled fans (4-pin fans).

Good luck.
 

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That looks like a really good and well thought out build buddy. The only thing that drew my attention is the OCZ SSD. To me Kingston SSD's are the best budget SSD and Samsung and Intel are just the best.

The 87 chipset is a very capable chipset, the above poster is correct you could get a nice cooler to go with that, but the stock one works just fine even with a slight overclock.
 
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The reason I stuck with the stock cooler is because with a base clock of 4.0 and 4.4 turbo, I don't really ever see myself OC'ing. If a better cooler will prolong the life of my CPU though, I'm all for it. The OCZ SSD was one i took out of my old x58 before I scrapped it. Not really up to date on who/which SSD's are better so I figured I'd stick with it until I learned what was better. The MB I actually got for 40 bucks new, so I figured why not? Updated the BIOS and it runs the CPU like a champ. Which Noctua cooler would you reccomend? Will it cause issues with my Trident X RAM as far as space goes?
 

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Hey if that SSD is one you have there is no need to buy a new one, use it till it expires! And there is no real need to get an aftermarket cooler until you want to do a serious overclock. The stock cooler will keep it well within desired range for years. Don't get a water cooler, get a reliable air cooler for a much longer, much less hassle in the long run solution. When, and only when you decided you want to run a hefty overclock (.3-.5Ghz) or you find that your computer usage has your fan running on full bore for long periods of time to the point that you notice it.
 

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On the subject of the stock cooler; MSI Commander shows my CPU idling @ around 4.2Ghz with a temp of 32 celcius. For kicks I ran Prime95, and within 18 seconds the temp hit 80c and I stopped the test. does the idle temp sound about right? Does 80c under full load sound right for a stock cooler?
 

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The idle temp seems just fine, that prime test though gives cause for concern. Is your thermal paste really old, well applied? 80* is that absolute cap that you want your processor to even out at under full load. Depending on how old that cooler is it may be a good idea to go ahead and go with a good quality aftermarket cooler. Toms has tons of different reviews and write ups for coolers.
 

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Some Noctua coolers don't let you use all the RAM slots, but you definitely won't have any problems if you are going to use two of them. For a gaming setup leave away the stock cooler if you don't mind the extra price. I have a Noctua NH U9B SE2 and temperatures are awsome. It lets me use 3 RAM slots in a micro ATX motherboard. It's very quiet but its not PWM, so make sure you can control it - otherwise it will spin at max speed all the time. You can install an included adaptor to limit its speed if your motherboard doesn't control it. Some other PWM Noctua must be a good option and you avoid the problem if you do mind silence.



 

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My MB came with only 3 chassis fan slots so the other 4 are ran straight to the PSU so sound won't really be an issue as it already sounds like an F18 during pre-flight checks