Questions concerning my first build. Please help!

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Silenttoast

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So i recently decided to build my first Gaming PC. I have never done this before and I have a few questions about this build. I am going for a very High End system.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PL3tf7

1. Will this system be able to run any game i want on max graphics with 60 fps?

2. If not, are there any improvements i can make to increase performance without raising cost too much? (I have already gotten out of control, i mean, this started as a $800 budget rig).

3. Have i made any beginner mistakes in my choice of parts? Such as parts known to be trouble

4. Will I be able to build this PC on my own or should I get a more experienced person to do it?

Thanks in Advance!

 
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rowdymoody
Build looks very nice. However, if gaming is your main concern, then go with an i5 instead of i7, you can save some money there. The i5 is slightly faster than the i7, but not hugely, that aside the only benefit of any i7 over an i5 is hyper threading, which is completely useless when it comes to gaming. If you do a lot of 3D rendering, or use of applications that will actually utilize hyperthreading, then i7 may be more of a benefit for you.

Additionally, if your main concern is gaming then you can get 8gb of RAM instead of 16.

I would put the saved money towards an SSD to use for OS and games, and use the 1tb for documents, files, pictures, music, videos, etc. You will have much faster load times on everything that you run from the SSD.
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That is a Monster Build! It could run any modern Game at Ultra 1080p with more then 60fps no doubt! One thing i would change is your CPU cooler. You might want something a little beefier to cool that Core I7-4790k Especially if you want to do any overclocking. The process of building a PC is pretty universal whether you spend $600 or $2000. If you feel confident enough go for it! You also might want to consider getting an SSD to install your Operating System onto. In my personal opinion it is much worth it to get an SSD. I might also recommend looking for Used-Like New Hard Drives on Amazon, they are cheaper and perform as well as a new one.
 
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You could save a lot of money.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.79 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.98 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($327.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($264.34 @ B&H)
Total: $1386.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-28 00:59 EDT-0400

You can still get max settings 1440p with this.
16gb RAM is overkill, i5 CPU will do just fine for you.
Putting it together will take an afternoon. Watch some videos on youtube on how to put together a PC
 
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Build looks very nice. However, if gaming is your main concern, then go with an i5 instead of i7, you can save some money there. The i5 is slightly faster than the i7, but not hugely, that aside the only benefit of any i7 over an i5 is hyper threading, which is completely useless when it comes to gaming. If you do a lot of 3D rendering, or use of applications that will actually utilize hyperthreading, then i7 may be more of a benefit for you.

Additionally, if your main concern is gaming then you can get 8gb of RAM instead of 16.

I would put the saved money towards an SSD to use for OS and games, and use the 1tb for documents, files, pictures, music, videos, etc. You will have much faster load times on everything that you run from the SSD.
 
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