First build ever

[Fossil69]

This is my first build and the second time im uploading it to get more peoples opinions ^_^
I am going to use this comp for gaming and possibly some editing, i will buy everything from us, my budget is $1500.
I would like to know if i should add or get rid of certain parts(plz explain why) and i need to know what watt psu i should get. heres my setup:

case-Cooler master HAFX
ram-Corsair Vengeance 16gb (2x8gb)
motherboard-Asus Maximus VIIHero
CPU-i7-4790k
HDD-WD Blue 1Tb Desktop HDD
OpticalDrive-Asus 24x DVD-RW
GraphicsCard-Sapphire Radeon R9 270x

 

[LucoTF]

$1,500 budget and you're getting a 270x? Where's the money going if it's not on the graphics?

 

[Pr3di]

Your build is decent, except for the GPU. The R9 270x is terrible for this budget.

For editing included, here`s a build for you:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6jCmNG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6jCmNG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($178.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card ($464.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.94 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1561.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-06 06:54 EDT-0400

 

[legend001523]

You have spent too much on cpu,ram,motherboard and left not enough money for the gpu itself, which is the most vital part for gaming

 

[pierrerock]

yeah a good thumb rule : GPU should cost at least 1.5 time CPU. If you plan on only gaming that is.

You did not specified what you needed. so i got you windows and monitor here: also an I5 is far enough for any gaming build. I7 is for heavier use than games.

A R9 290X is best GPU you can get. only a 780Ti would do better

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1478.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-06 07:06 EDT-0400