Help appreciated. First high-end rig ~$2k

zacheriahb

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This is what I'm working with right now:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8sd4RB

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($168.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($141.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory (ALREADY OWN)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.39 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.79 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB HYBRID Video Card ($689.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 760T Black ATX Full Tower Case ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($248.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($248.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($169.30 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Wired Laser Mouse ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2555.29

I'm planning to learn to overclock both the CPU and the GPU. I've never done either so that will be a fun experience.

On a side note, I'm not sure what to do about sound. I don't have a speaker system yet. Should I get a sound card or is the MOBO sound going to be good quality? Any good quality speaker system suggestions?

What do you think overall? What could be better? Hoping to place the order ASAP.
 
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It's pretty close to my rig. You could save yourself some cash and get a 750 watt PSU (although not much like $20 or so) or even a 600. As the rig is only pulling around 450w of power. You'll still have room for expansion but won't be wasting cash on an overkill psu. But that is a great brand choice.

As for sound. I'd invest in a good pair of USB headphone. It's going to give a better experience than any soundcard or speaker setup.

Danger_Noodle

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It's pretty close to my rig. You could save yourself some cash and get a 750 watt PSU (although not much like $20 or so) or even a 600. As the rig is only pulling around 450w of power. You'll still have room for expansion but won't be wasting cash on an overkill psu. But that is a great brand choice.

As for sound. I'd invest in a good pair of USB headphone. It's going to give a better experience than any soundcard or speaker setup.
 
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