looking for input/comments in computer build

woldoor

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i am building my first gaming rig and figured after i picked out all my parts i would post on here and ask the forum what your opinions are and if you had any suggestions/ see any problems in my build so far. i am getting close to ordering it and am just looking for a second opinion.

here is my build so far http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3CMht

i was going to go the custom water cooled loop route for cooling, but i feel as though at this point i am going to focus my budget on the computer and upgrade cooling later on if need be. so i just went with the corsair h100i(also considering getting the noctua NH-D14 still unsure)

any comments are greatly appreciated
 
if this is gaming then the i7 isn't needed, i5 will do everything you wish.

you really think you need the features of a $300 mobo?

Gaming wise there is no difference among RAM so spending more on frequency isn't always worth it.

Personally I find the 780ti not worth the price.

Overkill PSU unless you want to SLI.
 
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Do6Y
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Do6Y/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Do6Y/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($498.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Core V71 ATX Full Tower Case ($127.83 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-208DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($65.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1729.73

Here's one recommendation.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Dob2
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Dob2/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Dob2/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($71.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro (V Edition) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB AMP! Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($498.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB AMP! Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($498.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Core V71 ATX Full Tower Case ($127.83 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-208DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($65.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $2175.68

Here's a similar priced one.