First PC Build Advice

[iccowan]

I am considering building a computer when I save up enough money, and I need some advice. My budget is $1400, and I plan to do some video recording and editing. I am willing to upgrade in the future, so I don't need to start with a maxed out PC. I do not want to put liquid cooling in my first build either. Any advice is appreciated! Thanks!

THE BUILD

 

[envy14tpe]

I'd make a couple of changes to improve upon what you've got.
RAM: It's cheaper and 1866MHz. Gotta buy that for sure.
GPU: The EVGA 970s have issues. Google it. Buy the Asus STRIX instead.
PSU: Rosewill Hive? yeah. It has good reviews and that price is wow. The CX series sucks.
CPU Cooler: You have a good mobo for overclocking. This cooler will help push it further and super quiet.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($150.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.82 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($334.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.43 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Rosewill Shock Bracelet ($4.99)
Total: $1287.13

 

[iccowan]

I'd make a couple of changes to improve upon what you've got.
RAM: It's cheaper and 1866MHz. Gotta buy that for sure.
GPU: The EVGA 970s have issues. Google it. Buy the Asus STRIX instead.
PSU: Rosewill Hive? yeah. It has good reviews and that price is wow. The CX series sucks.
CPU Cooler: You have a good mobo for overclocking. This cooler will help push it further and super quiet.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($150.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.82 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($334.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.43 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Rosewill Shock Bracelet ($4.99)
Total: $1287.13

Thank you and I will make sure to look into these parts. What companies are the best to buy computer parts from other than newegg?

 

[rockie_]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($153.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($334.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1305.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-26 21:32 EST-0500

 

[envy14tpe]

Newegg is famous cuz of the sheer volume. I'd guess that Newegg and Amazon are the top two, but not sure if they are the best for customer service. However, I'd buy the components from whichever has best deal. Another option is to try to buy from maybe two sellers in order to keep the shipping costs down, but price goes up. Lastly, if you are lucky, you might be able to get a killer price on a CPU+mobo combo at Microcenter. Do you have that store near you?

 

[iccowan]

Newegg is famous cuz of the sheer volume. I'd guess that Newegg and Amazon are the top two, but not sure if they are the best for customer service. However, I'd buy the components from whichever has best deal. Another option is to try to buy from maybe two sellers in order to keep the shipping costs down, but price goes up. Lastly, if you are lucky, you might be able to get a killer price on a CPU+mobo combo at Microcenter. Do you have that store near you?

The only computer store that is within 1 hour from my house is Best Buy so in store pickups are out. Do you have any websites where there are comparisons between the Evo 212 and the Noctura Heat sinks?

 

[envy14tpe]

Another suggestion. Cases and the way they look can be a very personal choice. If you like clean and great performance, yet want to see the insides too then check this one out:
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)

 

[iccowan]

Another suggestion. Cases and the way they look can be a very personal choice. If you like clean and great performance, yet want to see the insides too then check this one out:
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)

I have actually been looking at cases for a couple years, and my favorite one I have even see in the NZXT Phantom 410. This might sound picky, but I highly prefer the NZXT Phantom cases.

 

[iccowan]

So this is the build that I came up with from the suggestions. I think I changed a few things.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($153.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($334.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black/Green) ATX Full Tower Case ($119.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.42 @ OutletPC)
Other: Rosewill Shock Bracelet ($4.99)
Total: $1341.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 17:13 EST-0500

 

[envy14tpe]

^ Build looks good. Maybe switch to a XFX PSU although Rosewill Hive is good too. Why? XFX is made by Seasonic. And it is Silver, not Bronze.