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My first custom build - NEED YOUR HELP

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November 29, 2013 11:29:53 AM

Here is the link to my computer parts - http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Cronny/saved/2Z4e

So basically any suggestions and help will be much appreciated. I have a couple basic questions about my build.

1.) Are there any options I can substitute for and get a more reasonable price for while keeping performance similar.

2.) Am I doing anything wrong? It took me a while to go through a bunch of videos and carefully pick out the right parts but I definitely don't want to be missing anything.

3.) General suggestions, comments, opinions, concerns :) 

Thanks you for your input everyone. It will all help to get me going on my first custom build!

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November 29, 2013 11:56:41 AM

First issue I see is a 4770k(unlocked for overclocking) with a B85 motherboard(not an overclocking board). And overall the system is unbalanced you have a high end cpu and a mid range GPU. You could drop the CPU down to a 4670k and get a better motherboard and gpu.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2blk2
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2blk2/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2blk2/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $926.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-29 14:55 EST-0500)
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