Looking for someone to double check the components for a new build for Workstation/pc <1700 USD

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I have pulled together this over the last few days with some help and I am getting ready to start purchasing the parts. I am hoping that someone might double check that I haven't screwed it up already. I work as an architect so rendering, cad, 3d modeling is important but the K2200 was breaking the budget. I also will be using it for games (Fallout series, Skyrim, ect), music (FL Studio), and streaming/internet.

One question that I have is that I cannot decide between using 2 Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive or 1 Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive in combination with the SSD. All are listed in the spec list.

This will also be my first attempt at building a computer so are there any things that I need, tools or other equipment that I might be forgetting? I have researched tools and the advice seems to very greatly so I am hoping for some more specifically to my situation.

Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KzM7Q7

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($372.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-C14S 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($142.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($147.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($113.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($324.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.62 @ Mac Mall)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 25UM56-P 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1804.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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For tools, all you need is a screwdriver.

As for the hard drive, the black is supposed to last a lot longer than the blue, however two blues will outperform so if you are doing IO sensitive things on the actual hard drives, than you should get the blues. If not, get the black. I am not sure if CAD and others use a lot of IO, but something like video editing can.

Next, the CPU cooler can be better. You picked an awesome case that is huge but a pretty low profile cooler. Get the Noctua NH-D14 or D15 instead as it will give better performance for about the same price. Phantex makes some good ones as well but try to get the same type of cooler as the D14 or D15.

You may think about getting a more expensive peripheral set. You are getting...
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Your build looks fine. If you want more GPU power (if the software you use can be CUDA accelerated) have a look at this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Panram Ninja Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($147.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($429.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($429.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($102.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive ($13.49 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1715.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Otherwise, go for the two 1tb HDDs so that you can put them in RAID 0 stripe for faster speeds than a single HDD. Also, do you need a DVD drive? You can save a bit of money on that if you don't. Remember to buy some SATA cables too, since the motherboard normally only comes bundled with two - you'll need three if you have three hard drives and no DVD drive and four if you have a DVD drive too.

Edit: Wrong build attached.
 
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For tools, all you need is a screwdriver.

As for the hard drive, the black is supposed to last a lot longer than the blue, however two blues will outperform so if you are doing IO sensitive things on the actual hard drives, than you should get the blues. If not, get the black. I am not sure if CAD and others use a lot of IO, but something like video editing can.

Next, the CPU cooler can be better. You picked an awesome case that is huge but a pretty low profile cooler. Get the Noctua NH-D14 or D15 instead as it will give better performance for about the same price. Phantex makes some good ones as well but try to get the same type of cooler as the D14 or D15.

You may think about getting a more expensive peripheral set. You are getting a very high end computer and if you want to get the most out of it, you may want to upgrade your input and output devices. Your monitor for example. You can get a lot more work done using a 27" 1440p monitor as there is a lot more pixel real estate to work on things and split windows. Also if you get a mechanical keyboard, you will have less typo's and type faster. It will improve the speed you work.

As for the rest of the system I love it. The motherboard, CPU, PSU, SSD, RAM, GPU, and case are all great products.

 
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Is this the one you are referring to? https://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14se2011
Even with a lower fan rpm it is better?
 
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CRYORIG R1 Universal

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Universal 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $79.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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CRYORIG R1 Universal CPU Cooler[/b]

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Unmatched Compatibility
Zero RAM Interference

Focusing on providing the widest range of compatibility, the R1 utilizes an asymmetric slanted heatpipe layout to move the front heatsink fin stack further away from the RAM zone. Also, fitted with a 13mm thin XT140 the CRYORIG R1 offers optimal compatibility for RAM with tall heat spreaders on both Intel (115X/1366/775) and AMD platforms.

http://www.cryorig.com/r1-universal.php
Home page for all the specs and info ^

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7039/cryorig-r1-universal-cpu-cooler-review/index7.html
Tweaktown Review
 
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Thanks. I had not heard of RAID. Shows how much I know.
 
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Yes, that is the one I was referring to. The one that @SR-71 Blackbird posted is very nice as well and looks a lot better. I would vote for that model.

But yes, the DH14 performs better than the one who had originally chose.
 
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Thanks. Ya I decided to go with that one too.
 
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