$1400 CAD build! What build would you guys suggest?

[MasterDell]

Hi! This is my first build and im wondering what you guys think of my build that I have right now.. One thing that I am unsure of would be my mobo. I have no clue which one I should get but the ones I am leaning towards are the MSI z97 Gaming 5, Asus z97-A, Asus VII/VI maximus hero. I mainly need help with the mobo options! If it wasn't for the color of the Asus A I would get it. But that color is hideous to me. I am not sure if I will be overclocking yet! Thanks for your help!!

Current Build: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($152.58 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($188.48 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($55.00 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($378.25 @ Vuugo)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Memory Express)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.75 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1384.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-05 00:45 EDT-0400)

 

[realchaos]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($365.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($152.58 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($188.48 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.97 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Memory Express)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.75 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1365.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-05 02:06 EDT-0400)

-Cheaper gpu, same performance.
-Cheaper cpu cooler, cools about the same.
-Removed the SSD. 64gb isn't that big and it's not really worth it considering 120gb is just an extra ~$20 more. You should save up and upgrade to a SSD later.
-Used all of this money to upgrade to an i7-4770k which will definitely help in CAD.

 

[MasterDell]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($365.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($152.58 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($188.48 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.97 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Memory Express)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.75 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1365.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-05 02:06 EDT-0400)

-Cheaper gpu, same performance.
-Cheaper cpu cooler, cools about the same.
-Removed the SSD. 64gb isn't that big and it's not really worth it considering 120gb is just an extra ~$20 more. You should save up and upgrade to a SSD later.
-Used all of this money to upgrade to an i7-4770k which will definitely help in CAD.

Thanks for your input I agree with the SSD and GPU for sure, I dont think I will fully use the i7 though because games wont utilize the full potential i7's have to offer. Thanks again!

 

[realchaos]

Oh damn this is a gaming build? I thought it was a CAD (the software CAD) build haha.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($152.58 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.77 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: PNY XLR8 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($117.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.97 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($439.99 @ NCIX)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Memory Express)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.75 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1353.81
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-05 05:13 EDT-0400)

-Downgraded back to an i5 as games do not utilize the hyperthreading of an i7.
-8gb of ram is plenty for gaming.
-Upgraded to a stronger GPU - the R9-290.
-Added a 240gb SSD.

 

[MasterDell]

Haha yeah sorry I should have told you.. Thanks for your builds guys