Looking for advice on mid-budget gaming computer build

sanz999

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I am building a gaming computer from scratch for the first time, so I am looking for advice on my build. Here is my list of parts for now:

Computer case: https://store.nzxt.com/products/phantom-530-full-tower-case?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=1371326787&gclid=CjwKEAjw9dWuBRDFs9mHv-C9_FkSJADo58iMhtwxVIawwIyOA4KfG6ukV4oPj_B8eTyObDxin1uX6hoCTtnw_wcB

RAM: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=20-231-569

Hard drive: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=22-178-381

Graphics card: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=14-127-884

Optical drive: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=27-135-204

Processor: http://m.tigerdirect.com/products/8947620

Motherboard: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=13-132-510

Power supply: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=17-139-040

Cooling system: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=9SIA4M52Z36472

Monitor: http://www.amazon.com/VE247H-24-Inch-Backlight-Integrated-Speakers/dp/B004EFUOY4?tag=lifehackeramzn-20&ascsubtag=9c377b3b8362286e3b608b369e414942c1b2c87a&rawdata=%5Br%7Chttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F%5Bt%7Clink%5Bp%7C1685766022%5Ba%7CB004EFUOY4%5Bau%7C5716553178370339807

Keyboard and mouse: will choose at local retailer (around $30)

Operating system: Windows 10

I am trying to keep a budget of around $1000 (give or take $100), so let me know of any ways to lower the price with cheaper alternatives (such as a cheaper i5 processor and water cooling system?). Also, let me know if these parts are all compatible and combine nicely, as well as if they fit in the computer case. I am planning to overclock, so let me know of any effective and relatively inexpensive cooling systems for this. Also, do you think I could do away with a 600W psu? Any recommendations are welcome.

EDIT: Here is my modified build, with the price down to $1100:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XJ7mcf

I noticed that the case (nzxt phantom 410) is a mid tower, and I have 3 questions: will everything fit? Does it have good airflow? Is there enough clearance for all the parts? Thanks.
 
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The list u have mentioned above will cost u 1300 USD....

a few components changed like CPU, MoBo, PSU in the list below....

Computer: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph530w1

RAM: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c9q32gxm

Hard drive: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dx001

Graphics card: MSI R7 370 4G or MSI GTX 960 2G or Gigabyte GTX 960 G1 2Gb

Optical drive: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas

Processor: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54590

Motherboard: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gaming5

Power supply: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii620bronze

Cooling system...

heman0286

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The list u have mentioned above will cost u 1300 USD....

a few components changed like CPU, MoBo, PSU in the list below....

Computer: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph530w1

RAM: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c9q32gxm

Hard drive: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dx001

Graphics card: MSI R7 370 4G or MSI GTX 960 2G or Gigabyte GTX 960 G1 2Gb

Optical drive: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas

Processor: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54590

Motherboard: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gaming5

Power supply: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii620bronze

Cooling system: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-cw9060021ww

Monitor: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-ve247h

the only way u can be at 1000$ is by get the cpu cooler after a month or so....

or buy a cheaper cabinet like Cooler Master HAF 912 or Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window or without window....

or by buy 16Gb ram rather than 32Gb....

but still ur budget will increase from 1000$ to 1100$....
 
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