I need help and critics for my new build, OPINIONS ARE HIGHLY APPRECIATED Thanks.

chrismix012

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97A GAMING 9 ACK ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($286.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($514.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1271.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Hello, this is my first pc buid (yey)
But I am not quite sure for my build yet.
It took me a lot of time to think about my components but this is what i came up with, i just need your advice's and opinions on how to improve my build.

I am planning to OC the GPU, CPU and the mobo(if possible ; is it?)

I am in need of a psu, would anyone mind to suggest one that not very expensive but reliable. I am planning to sli (2 way gtx 980s)

thanks and KUDOS to the "PC MASTER RACE" lol
 

sz0ty0l4

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Hi, i would advice getting the i7 4790k. I think a card like the gtx 980 deserves it.
regarding the PSU there are a lot of possibilities like the EVGA supernova G2.
If you plan on hard-OCing both cards then i would advice getting the 1000W version. if you only do light-oc then a 850w will be enough.

reason: gtx 980 can spike up to 300w under heavy load and hard oc'd. i7 4790k can spike up to 350w under full load heavily oc'd.
I would als oadvice getting a samsung 850 evo 250gb SSD for system and favorite games. HF.