First Build (Gaming PC)

gatordude617

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Jun 24, 2014
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I am building a new pc for gaming, and I've done a lot of research, but I want to make sure I'm not making some huge noob mistakes. If you see any problems, please point them out. Thanks!

My build:

CPU:
Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard:
MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage:
Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
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Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card:
MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card

Case:
Raidmax Cobra Z ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply:
XFX XTR 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

Optical Drive:
Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer

Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Wireless Network Adapter:
Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter

I will be putting in another gtx 970 for sli later, which is the reason for the 750w psu.
 
Solution
Everything looks great. The only thing i would change is the case (It looks like it has poor cable management optinos). I would change it for something like Phanteks Enthoo pro or Fractal Design Define R4/5