Is this build list done and is it good for high end gaming?

Aeraylia_ · Mar 11, 2015

I am building my first computer for gaming/video and photo editing and I think I'm done, but I just want to check with the community and get some feedback. Any recommendations would be appreciated and just mainly is it all compatible and good?

Specs:
Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO LGA 1150 Intel Z97
Processor: i7-4790K
GPU: MSI GTX 980 Gaming 4G
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro
Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212X
SSD: SAMSUNG 840 Series MZ-7TD120BW 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive (120GB)
Hard Drive: Western Digital WD Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
DVD: LITE-ON Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model iHDS118-04
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133
Power Supply: XFX PRO 750W Black Edition
WiFi: ASUS PCE-N15 Wireless Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g/n PCI Express

LucoTF · Mar 11, 2015

Very nice build!

The 212x is a bit overpriced for the performance it offers, I'd swap it out for a different cooler personally but it's splitting hairs. Solid build matey

Aeraylia_ · Mar 11, 2015

ShadowR34per :

I am getting the 850 SSD, but just forgot to switch it out. Any recommendations of the cooler?

Epsilon_0EVP · Mar 11, 2015

You could get an ASUS Z97-A and save like $70. I don't see the point of the HERO for most situations. If you're also into high-end overclocking, it might help, though.

Aeraylia_ · Mar 11, 2015

ShadowR34per :

No higher than $150, but I want an air so I can blow the air across the motherboard

I heard it cools everything a little better than liquid, like Corsairs h110i (which I was debating getting)

LucoTF · Mar 11, 2015

The raijintek themis evo, or ereboss are quite good.

The enthoo pro should even have room for the mighty deepcool lucifer

Aeraylia_ · Mar 11, 2015

ShadowR34per :

I heard that Noctua is a very good cooling company, but the dh15 looks way to big to fit in my case, is there another that is about the same performance with a different size?

LucoTF · Mar 11, 2015

The enthoo pro is huge, it will fit any cooler out there. the dh15 is huge though, same with the deepcool lucifer.

Get the Dh-14 if size is a worry (e.g. ram clearance etc)

badboyrog2 · Mar 11, 2015

all air cpu cooler fit in your case
i suggest you the Phanteks PH-TC14PE because at least you can choose which color you prefer

LucoTF · Mar 11, 2015

badboyrog2 :

And it's also one of the best air coolers on the market

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