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So I just finished building a PC at ibuypower.com. I wanted to know if this is a good deal for the stuff I put into it. Any advice or suggestions will help. Thanks!

Intel Z97 Core i5 Configurator

Case 1 x Raidmax Horus Gaming Case - Black

Case Lighting 1 x Cold Cathode Neon Light - Blue

Processor 1 x Intel® Core™ i5-4690K Processor (4x 3.50GHz/6MB L3 Cache) - Intel Core™ i5-4690K w/ Intel Performance Tuning

Processor Cooling 1 x Corsair Hydro Series H55 Liquid CPU Cooling System (Copper plate for best cooling performance) - ARC Dual

Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade (Push-Pull Airflow)

Memory 1 x 16 GB [8 GB x2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand**Free Upgrade to DDR3-2133 G.SKILL Ripjaws X

Video Card 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 - 4GB - FREE Upgrade to GTX 980 4GB EVGA Superclocked - Single Card

Motherboard 1 x ASUS Z97-K -- 2x PCIe x16, 4x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0

Power Supply 1 x 1000 Watt - Corsair RM1000 Power Supply - 80 PLUS Gold, Full Modular

Primary Hard Drive 1 x 2 TB HARD DRIVE -- 64M Cache, 7200rpm, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive

Optical Drive 1 x 24x Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW - Black -- Free Upgrade to 14X LG Blu-ray Re-writer

2nd Optical Drive 1 x ASUS 16x Blu-ray Re-Writer, DVD±R/±RW Burner Combo Drive - Black

Media Card Reader / Writer 1 x 12-In-1 Internal Media Card Reader/Writer - Black

Sound Card 1 x ASUS Xonar DGX -- 5.1 Channels, 96KHz/24-bit

Network Card 1 x Intel Pro 10/100/1000 Network Card

USB Expansion Card 1 x PCI-Express USB 3.0 Expansion Card (2x External Port + 1x Header)

Operating System 1 x None- Pre-formatted Hard Drive Only

Advanced Build Options 1 x Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound - The best interface between your CPU and the
heatsinks

Advanced Build Options 1 x Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis

Advanced Build Options 1 x Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Basic Pro Wiring

Warranty 1 x 3 Year Standard Warranty Service + 1 Year Return Shipping Coverage Plan

Total Price: 1903
 
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1. There's no real difference in gaming performance with DDR4 vs. DDR3. DDR4 is a newer technology and most applications won't make full use of it yet.

2. Yes it's a variant of the GTX 980. Cyberpower is notorious for selling mystery components and not knowing exactly what you're getting is not a good thing.

I'm set on getting the i5-4690K. I think the MSI Motherboard g-unit1111 mentioned is better than that Gigabyte one. I'm still undecided on the video card.
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They're about the same...
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For a $1900 build, do not purchase a Raidmax case - they are among the worst of the worst. The thermal compound, 1KW PSU, sound card, and NIC aren't needed. You can lose these things and upgrade your case.

This would be a much better build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($136.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($90.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($117.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1522.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-02 02:05 EST-0500
 
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Thanks for the feedback. I'm not an expert when it comes to CPU coolers and wouldn't the lesser memory be a drawback? Is a SSD necessary?

Is the Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card the same thing as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980?
 
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I'm set on getting the i5-4690K. I think the MSI Motherboard g-unit1111 mentioned is better than that Gigabyte one. I'm still undecided on the video card.
 
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8gb is more than enough for gaming
It is the same, only with a better cooler and slight overclock.
 
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What about a MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card?
 
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Did some searching and finally I have this. Any suggestions or advice will help. Thanks! I would also like to know what the best case would be for this and if I should get a fan for the case. (@pcpartpicker Accessories/Other : Choose a Case Fan) ?

CPU Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor $219.95

CPU COOLER Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler $74.69

MOTHERBOARD MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $139.99

MEMORY Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $149.99

STORAGE Intel 530 Series 180GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $91.42
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $56.88

VIDEO CARD MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card $559.99

POWER SUPPLY EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply $115.99

OPTICAL DRIVE Pioneer BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer $62.88

OS Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) $104.98

PRICE SO FAR $1531.76
 
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1. There's no real difference in gaming performance with DDR4 vs. DDR3. DDR4 is a newer technology and most applications won't make full use of it yet.

2. Yes it's a variant of the GTX 980. Cyberpower is notorious for selling mystery components and not knowing exactly what you're getting is not a good thing.

I'm set on getting the i5-4690K. I think the MSI Motherboard g-unit1111 mentioned is better than that Gigabyte one. I'm still undecided on the video card.
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They're about the same. The MSI board is the same board that I have and it's great, I have my 4690K running at a very stable 4.0GHz with no overheating issues.

What about a MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card?
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They're decent, the Asus Strix and Gigabyte Windforce are better coolers.
 
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Well I'm personally not a fan - I've seen lots of their cases fall apart and have things like defective LEDs and doors falling off, their power supplies have an extremely high fail rate I could go on and on. One time just picking up a Raidmax case the door fell off and broke into a couple of pieces.
 
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So which would be better between the Asus Strix and Gigabyte Windforce?
 
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Okay so for video cards I've decided on these two. MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr and Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE. Not really a fan of Asus. Would the GB one be better since it has three fans?
 
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Depends on what you want to spend. Around the ~$100 mark I would suggest:

- Fractal Design Define R4/R5
- Phanteks Enthoo Pro
- NZXT H440
- Cooler Master Storm Scout
- Corsair 500R

Okay so for video cards I've decided on these two. MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr and Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE. Not really a fan of Asus. Would the GB one be better since it has three fans?
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That's the one I just got and it works great, I have had no issues with it.
 
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Should I also get a separate fan for the case itself?
 
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hi , regarding the GPU , u will hear a lot of suggestions and personal opinions ,MSI +GB G1 both are the right choice in my opinion , u would hear someone recommending x2 970gtx sli cards cause they perform better , but after all it's you who decide ,i suggest you stick with one 980 card , and for the case , this one http://www.fractal-design.com/home/definer5landingpage
i would recommend
 
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Probably will get the GB one instead. That is a nice case! Haha. Might end up getting that one!
 
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Okay. Thanks. You've helped me out a lot! Much appreciated! :)
 
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So this is the final product after all of you helped. Thanks a bunch! All of your advice and suggestions helped! :)

CPU Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core $219.95

CPU Cooler Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM $74.69

Motherboard MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 $129.99

Memory Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 $149.99

Storage Intel 530 Series 180GB 2.5" SSD $104.98
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $51.88

Video Card Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE $624.99

Case Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower $107.99

Power Supply EVGA 850W ATX12V / EPS12V $95.99

Optical Drive Pioneer BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer $62.88

Operating System Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) $104.55

Final Price $1727.88
 
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BD-R burner is unnecessary and switch your SSD to a Samsung 850 Evo or 850 Pro, much better than the Intel 530. Otherwise it all looks good!
 
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