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Hey guys this is my first pc. Any recommendations would be appreciated. I want to try and run all games at ultra on 1080P. Here is my build:
PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/TNsp4D
Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/TNsp4D/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.00 @ IJK)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($159.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($216.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($505.00 @ Umart)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($195.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($21.90 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($128.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($45.00 @ CPL Online)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($35.00 @ CPL Online)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($35.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $2193.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-15 20:14 EST+1000
 
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If you're looking to smoothly run all games on ultra on 1080p and are willing to spend $2000, You should get a 4790K.
Here take a look at this list, this is my recommendation for your budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($469.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($159.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($198.00 @ Umart)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($186.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($499.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($159.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($142.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($21.90 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($128.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($45.00 @ CPL Online)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($35.00 @ CPL Online)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($35.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $2247.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-15 20:39 EST+1000
 
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Nice build, the only thing I think really needs changed is the motherboard. get an asus Z97-a or something instead.
 
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Dude why do you have to go and spread such lies?? An i7 is not, I repeat NOT going to make your gaming smoother compared to a 4690K . The 4690K is the best cpu for straight out gaming.

Please don`t go and do something stupid just because this guy know`s how to copy and paste specs from PPP... Save the money and enjoy what you quoted yourself on and then you can, if you want, add another 970 in the future!
 
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There's really nothing from the first build that needs to be changed. I think it's a great build. An i7 isn't really needed as there are only a few games that an i7 is stronger than an i5. Or unless your doing video tasks (rendering, streaming etc), the $100 increase in cost is wasted.

The really only thing that you may benefit from is buying the Samsung 850 EVO over the Samsung 850 Pro and that's because you might be able to get a larger SSD for a similar price. I'm not sure what tasks your going to be doing, but evaulate if you're going to need the extra speed from the Pro. If that extra speed isn't needed, get a larger SSD.
 
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Yes, right now games may not benefit from an i7, it won't affect it that much, but if he's gonna spend two grand, why not try to futureproof (Iknow, future proofing is never that effective, but, meh) the system? It's merely 100-150 more!
 
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