First Gaming Build Feedback Please

Commex

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Jun 13, 2015
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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/R434Q7

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card ($568.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Noctis 450 ATX Mid Tower Case ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1343.35


Would like to avoid spending much more. Edits or recommendations would be much appreciated. Have a white theme. Case is staying for sure. Thanks.
 

fport

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It's usually recommended to install two sticks of RAM rather than 4.
Your power supply seems like the weakest part of the build. Everything else depends on it
from steady supply to overclocking. Your choices suggest OC is a possibility.

Is this a straight gaming machine?
 

Commex

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Jun 13, 2015
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My main uses for the machine would be for gaming and Photoshop. However my main goal is to run games such as Skyrim, GTA V, CS:GO, with close to max visual settings while still getting good frame rates. Overclocking was a possibility want to build something I could overclock if I ever feel the need. Do you have a recommended power supply? Would 650w be better? Thanks for the response. :)

Update: Didn't realise i added 4 sticks of RAM removed a set of 2 already.

 

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