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Dinos992

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Hello there, I would like to know your opinions on a gaming PC that I am going to build.
NOTE: Asus Z97 Maximus VII Ranger is same priced with Asus Z97-A but I don't like the combination of NH-D15 with the Ranger

Build 1:
CPU: Intel Core i5 4690k
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i
MOBO: Asus Z97 Maximus VII Ranger
RAM: G.skill Sniper 16GB 2133 Mhz CL10
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB
HDD: WD Caviar Black 1TB 7200RPM
GPU: Asus GTX 970 Strix
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro Windowed
PSU: EVGA 750W G2

Build 2:
CPU: Intel Core i5 4690k
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105
MOBO: Asus Z97 Maximus VII Ranger
RAM: G.skill Sniper 16GB 2133 Mhz CL10
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB
HDD: WD Caviar Black 1TB 7200RPM
GPU: Asus GTX 970 Strix
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro Windowed
PSU: EVGA 750W G2

Build 3:
CPU: Intel Core i7 4790k
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105
MOBO: Asus Z97 Maximus VII Ranger
RAM: G.skill Sniper 16GB 2133 Mhz CL10
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB
HDD: WD Caviar Black 1TB 7200RPM
GPU: Asus GTX 970 Strix
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro Windowed
PSU: EVGA 750W G2

Build 4:
CPU: Intel Core i5 4690k
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15
MOBO: Asus Z97-A
RAM: G.skill Sniper 16GB 2133 Mhz CL10
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB
HDD: WD Caviar Black 1TB 7200RPM
GPU: Asus GTX 970 Strix
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro Windowed
PSU: EVGA 750W G2

Build 5:
CPU: Intel Core i7 4790k
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15
MOBO: Asus Z97-A
RAM: G.skill Sniper 16GB 2133 Mhz CL10
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB
HDD: WD Caviar Black 1TB 7200RPM
GPU: Asus GTX 970 Strix
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro Windowed
PSU: EVGA 750W G2
 
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Any of the above builds is fine to be honest. Just dealing with aesthetics at this point.

Not a huge difference between the top air coolers and the all in one coolers.

If you are only gaming the i5 is enough. If you plan to do other things with the computer then the i7 might be useful to you. Since it basically comes overclocked I often recommend much cheaper coolers with the i7. If you want to shoot for the absolute maximum the CPU can offer I would stick with your expensive coolers.

I would not get a 120GB SSD at this point. The price of the 240-256GB drives is low enough that you are shooting yourself in the foot by getting a smaller one.
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Get Build 1, you dont need 250 gb of ssd storage just get a the 120 gb one and get the h100i GTX. Build 1 is pretty much my system except for RAM, Cooler PSU and I have the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe instead of the Pro
 
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Opinion for the parts that change in the builds. Is it worth getting i7 instead of i5? Should I go with water cooling or air cooling? Mobo recommendation?
 
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Reason to get the H100i GTX? And I will get the 250gb ssd because the price difference between the 120gb is so little..
 
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With a windowed case it just looks so much better and it also has an easier installation and slightly better performance for just a 10er more

 
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Any of the above builds is fine to be honest. Just dealing with aesthetics at this point.

Not a huge difference between the top air coolers and the all in one coolers.

If you are only gaming the i5 is enough. If you plan to do other things with the computer then the i7 might be useful to you. Since it basically comes overclocked I often recommend much cheaper coolers with the i7. If you want to shoot for the absolute maximum the CPU can offer I would stick with your expensive coolers.

I would not get a 120GB SSD at this point. The price of the 240-256GB drives is low enough that you are shooting yourself in the foot by getting a smaller one.
 
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