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Hi all,
This is my first time building a computer, and after research, I came up with following build. Since it is my first time, before I purchase parts I wanted to run it by experts if it is okay. The parts are...

1. Intel Core i5-4690K Devil's Canyon 3.5GHz
2. MSI Z97 Gaming 5 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel
3. G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB(2x4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
4. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB 256-Bit GDD5
5. WD Blue 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB
6. Samsung 850 EVO 250GB SATA III

How do you think of this build? Could you please let me know...
1. If there's any overshoot in the build?
2. Will all the parts compatible to each other? Is there any special setting required to get the computer running?
3. What would be a good power supply for this build? If I overshoot the power supply, will it not work or break any component? (ex. If 550W is ideal and I buy 750W, will any component burn up?)
4. I've never done overclocking on a computer. Will this build require overclocking for Witcher3 (1080p)?
5. Is there any youtube video or website on how to actually put parts in together? I'm afraid I might cut out crucial part of the components while cleaning up messy wires...

Thanks for your help!!!
 
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datguy20
1. Looks good, might want an after-market CPU cooler though if you're overclocking.
2. It's all compatible.
3. Probably only need a 550W. Having more watts won't do any damage, and potentially might make the power supply "live" longer.
4. It won't require overclocking, but the parts should overclock well if you want to.
5. There are tons of how-to's for building computers, etc. Possibly start with this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIF43-0mDk4

You could potentially get something like a GTX 980, depending on your budget and what you are willing to get rid of. Just a thought.
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1. Looks good, might want an after-market CPU cooler though if you're overclocking.
2. It's all compatible.
3. Probably only need a 550W. Having more watts won't do any damage, and potentially might make the power supply "live" longer.
4. It won't require overclocking, but the parts should overclock well if you want to.
5. There are tons of how-to's for building computers, etc. Possibly start with this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIF43-0mDk4

You could potentially get something like a GTX 980, depending on your budget and what you are willing to get rid of. Just a thought.
 
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We're ALL experts on the internet ;)

But yeah, use pcpartpicker.com for all your PC building needs, it will list out compatible parts, tell you if anything is wrong with the build, give you big old lists of stuff you can use, show you prices from multiple vendors at once, give you your grand total, overall amazing site, when I use these forums to help other I constantly have that site open as well, give it a look!
 
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