Hello everyone, I probably went really overboard but what do you guys think of my first build? Space is not a limitation for me, but I still made an mATX and mid-tower version of it, which do you guys like more? The motherboard on the mid-tower is better, right? Sorry, I have to make a decision on that soon as they are only on sale until the seventh.
Here's the Micro ATX build:
Here's the mid-tower build:
I'm definitely leaning towards the mid-tower one unless there is some amazing non-size related reason to get the microATX one. I'm a little conflicted on the tower though. Should I get the Fractal Design Define R4 or the Rosewell R5 Black Gaming ATX? I have to make a decision on that soon, as its sale ends on the 8th. I'm leaning towards the Fractal Design. Is the extra 140mm case fan worth it, and is liquid cooling worth it? I mostly chose it because of how cheap it was for liquid cooling. Is the motherboard overkill? The only things I plan on overclocking are the GPU (do I have a high enough PSU for that to run well), monitor, and perhaps the processor. And speaking of the PSU, how is it? Is semi-modular okay, and is 750 watts enough if I want to overclock my graphics card? I know that neither of the cases could fit a second GTX 780 Lightning should I ever want dual-graphics cards, but is it possible to do a non-lightning GTX 780 card in combination with the Lightning? Finally, I think 8gigs of RAM is enough for now and I can update RAM later if I must. What do you guys think?
Thanks! Sorry if I sound clueless, I'm really new to this.
EDIT:
Also, in case I didn't make it clear, I'm willing to change basically anything (nothing is set in stone). What do you guys think of the Lightning?
Huge Edit:
I've changed my build quite a lot, including the GPU. Here's an updated version (I've gone with a mid-tower build):
PCPartPicker part list
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87 MPOWER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($150.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual Classified ACX Video Card ($563.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($15.00)
Monitor: QNIX QX2710 Perfect Pixel 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($359.90)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.05 @ Amazon)
Total: $1931.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-06 19:04 EDT-0400)
Here's the Micro ATX build:

Here's the mid-tower build:

I'm definitely leaning towards the mid-tower one unless there is some amazing non-size related reason to get the microATX one. I'm a little conflicted on the tower though. Should I get the Fractal Design Define R4 or the Rosewell R5 Black Gaming ATX? I have to make a decision on that soon, as its sale ends on the 8th. I'm leaning towards the Fractal Design. Is the extra 140mm case fan worth it, and is liquid cooling worth it? I mostly chose it because of how cheap it was for liquid cooling. Is the motherboard overkill? The only things I plan on overclocking are the GPU (do I have a high enough PSU for that to run well), monitor, and perhaps the processor. And speaking of the PSU, how is it? Is semi-modular okay, and is 750 watts enough if I want to overclock my graphics card? I know that neither of the cases could fit a second GTX 780 Lightning should I ever want dual-graphics cards, but is it possible to do a non-lightning GTX 780 card in combination with the Lightning? Finally, I think 8gigs of RAM is enough for now and I can update RAM later if I must. What do you guys think?
Thanks! Sorry if I sound clueless, I'm really new to this.
EDIT:
Also, in case I didn't make it clear, I'm willing to change basically anything (nothing is set in stone). What do you guys think of the Lightning?
Huge Edit:
I've changed my build quite a lot, including the GPU. Here's an updated version (I've gone with a mid-tower build):
PCPartPicker part list
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87 MPOWER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($150.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual Classified ACX Video Card ($563.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($15.00)
Monitor: QNIX QX2710 Perfect Pixel 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($359.90)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($32.05 @ Amazon)
Total: $1931.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-06 19:04 EDT-0400)