Need help with PSU and overclocking before buying PC

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So I edited a PC build that I received from this site (I switched the SSD and PSU and added peripherals and fans) that suits my precise purposes for gaming on Skyrim. I have questions regarding the PSU I should use, and if the one it states on pcpartpicker.com is good for hardcore gaming. I also have a questions relating on how to overclock components of my PC once I purchase the parts. Here's the link to my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7DscJx
 
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I think his build is pretty good actually. However, Ensis, you need to change your CPU to an i5-4690k otherwise you won't be able to overclock. With the new Skylake i5-6500 (Or any 6000 series) you CAN do a BLCK overclock. Maybe Skylake chipset will be better for you. This means i5-6500 + Z170 motherboard + DDR4 RAM.

The SSD you've chosen is slow, so changing it for a faster one would be suggested.

The most important point is that you have to change your power supply to a high quality one. The Coolmax power supply you've chosen is dead low quality and might die on you sooner than you think. Here a list of power supplies you have to select from if you want a lasting build, tier 1 or 2 is good...
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Here is a better option:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($60.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($329.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition 62.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($16.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($289.00 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel Headset ($63.21 @ Amazon)
Other: Logitech C920 (Webcam) ($63.79)
Other: Corsair Vengeance MM600 (Mouse Mat) ($39.99)
Other: Headset Adapter ($6.19)
Total: $1758.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-09 19:47 EST-0500

A few notes, the processor is locked, no OCing there (yours was too).
I dont see the need for a 40 dollar mousepad.
 
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I think his build is pretty good actually. However, Ensis, you need to change your CPU to an i5-4690k otherwise you won't be able to overclock. With the new Skylake i5-6500 (Or any 6000 series) you CAN do a BLCK overclock. Maybe Skylake chipset will be better for you. This means i5-6500 + Z170 motherboard + DDR4 RAM.

The SSD you've chosen is slow, so changing it for a faster one would be suggested.

The most important point is that you have to change your power supply to a high quality one. The Coolmax power supply you've chosen is dead low quality and might die on you sooner than you think. Here a list of power supplies you have to select from if you want a lasting build, tier 1 or 2 is good:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Also, if you want a good headset, the Logitech G430 is not. Atleast not compared to the HyperX Cloud Pro that is sold for even less I think. Look up some reviews you won't hestitate for long.

Basically, the following changes:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/C84DGX
 
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I don't think we have the rights to decide which mouse mat he wants. He knows what he's paying for it, so he probably really likes it. No point in discussing to remove it because It's pointless. I think he can decide that for himself.
 
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Im actually using a 30 dollar mousemat myself. I didnt pay the 30 dollars for it, nor would I if I had to. Kingston sent me a FURY XL for free when I had issues with my Cloud IIs. I know its up to the OP, I just would rather spend the 40 dollars elsewhere in the system. (iE larger SSD)
 
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I trust your choice in switching the CPU, PSU, and SSD. I switched the SSD at first so I could play EVERY game I had, but I suppose the only thing I would need the SSD for would be for booting Windows and playing games with long loading times (and those stupid browsers and video/audio editing apps). I chose the $40 mouse pad because it's great quality and because it has a hard surface on one side and a soft surface on the opposite side. That way I have the hard surface for FPS games, and a soft surface for casual gaming. I'll see if I can get two separate ones for cheaper. If I can't, the MM600 would be my permanent choice.
 
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Your build seems legit. I was hoping the headphones would be a different color to match my black/blue color scheme, but I suppose that won't be a HUGE problem, especially when using the headset. Besides, I still have a black theme. After even MORE debate about the SSD, I found the 240gb serves my purposes well. I try to stray from performance heavy games on my laptop (due to obvious reasons), but now that that doesn't seem like a problem (for equally obvious reasons), so 240gb SSD it is. Also that's within my budget of 1.8k. That might even decrease after I do more research on mouse pads.
 
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