Final overview of $1000 gaming rig

[grizzlybeer]

Hi guys, just wanted some final feedback on the setup that I have in mind, that I have the parts for, but can exchange if needed.

Some concerns:
- PSU - overkill for this setup?
- GPU - GTX 770 vs R9 280X?
- Case: what should I aim my fan setup to be? was thinking 2x140mm in the front, 1x120mm back, with the EVO pulling from the front side

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9zrTpg
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9zrTpg/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($85.00)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.00)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($305.90)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.19 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($124.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1001.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-01 22:07 EDT-0400

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Very well balanced build , don't change anything.

 

[byza]

The PSU is overkill but if you want gold rated and modular there isn't too much else. Maybe the G1 supernova but the quality isn't quite as good so i'd stick with the G2.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10750xr

The 770 and 280x have pretty much the same performance, it depends what games you play as to which performs better.

That fan setup sounds good and everything else looks great. Very nice build.

 

[grizzlybeer]

What kind of differences in the games affect their performance?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Your build is great don't worry , cards are fairly equal.

 

[byza]

The difference is usually only a few frames, not even noticeable. Given that the 280x is much cheaper, it is the best choice.

 

[grizzlybeer]

Thanks for the feedback, guys! Now just a matter of not screwing up while assembling it... heheh

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Take your time , it's easy , come back if you need help.

 

[byza]

Although these steps are for if you have problems, reading them before the build should prevent you running into them at all. Have fun with the build.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems