Did I miss anything? (Full new system build)

[Martin Alvito]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BxBGYJ

Pushing a 5760x1080 setup. Skipping storage HDD because the 4TB one in this box will migrate over. Retaining existing peripherals (daskeyboard Model S Ultimate and a Logitech G600). The i7 is probably overkill, but Micro Center's in-store price is just too good. Avoiding watercooling because I know I'll be bad about maintenance.

Suggestions welcome. Will purchase within the next 24 hours.

 

[sadams04]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($325.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($135.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($101.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1630.04

 

[Martin Alvito]

I went with the MSI board because a) $30 cheaper via Micro Center combo deal and b) seems to have far lower DOA frequency.

I'm showing $115 on the memory at Newegg. Is the DDR-1866 worth the extra $11?

Case price seems to be a wash since adding the third fan to it will run $10. Why do you think it's a superior case? Happy to switch if there's cause.

 

[sadams04]

I went with the MSI board because a) $30 cheaper via Micro Center combo deal and b) seems to have far lower DOA frequency.

If you are doing the Microcenter bundle, I would still go with the Gigabyte or ASUS boards. They give that discount on all boards with a CPU purchase...

I'm showing $115 on the memory at Newegg. Is the DDR-1866 worth the extra $11?

No. Not if that price wasn't accurate. Either DDR3-1600 CL9 or lower, or DDR3-1866 CL10 or lower. ..which ever is cheaper on the day of purchase. They were just priced nicely (or so I thought).

Case price seems to be a wash since adding the third fan to it will run $10. Why do you think it's a superior case? Happy to switch if there's cause.

The R5 was a redesign of the very solid R4. Better airflow and cable management... You would be happy with any of the cases in this thread. ...no need to add a third fan to the R5. The STRIX GPUs will do a good job of dissipating heat and the two stock fans will be just fine.