Help with $1400 Gaming PC Build

[bigolcrittys]

Hello,

I'm looking for advice on parts for my upcoming gaming rig.

Approximate Purchase Date: Will be purchasing parts from now until June
Budget Range: $1200-1500 US (willing to do more if necessary)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (WoW) and Streaming on Twitch
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Anywhere, and I do live near a Microcenter
Location: Virginia, US
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe eventually
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080p
Why Are You Upgrading: I'm currently gaming on a Macbook

Current build idea:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 87.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($120.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor ($167.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $1432.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-17 16:35 EDT-0400

Thanks!

 

[bigolcrittys]

What mobo would you suggest for the best price for necessary features then? I don't mean like bare minimum though

 

[Jomari Gonzales]

even this will do if you just want best bang for the buck at the moment

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97extreme4

 

[Jomari Gonzales]

really depends on what would be the least cost in your area, any of the aforementioned boards above will do

 

[bigolcrittys]

Well I plan on getting the i7-4790k and mobo from microcenter because they have a solid deal. The processor is super cheap and buying a mobo price gets knocked down $40

 

[MasterDell]

Do you plan on OCing? If so, how much do you want to OC?

 

[bigolcrittys]

I plan on overclocking eventually. Probably not for the first bit of having the pc, but after some time wouldn't mind going up to 4.3-4.6 GHz give or take depending on performance

 

[MasterDell]

Well the 4790k goes up to 4.4GHz on it's turbo boost automatically so I would suggest going to 4.6GHz if you are going to at all. And there is a chance that your CPU can't even go up to 4.6GHz and there is also a chance that it can go up to 5.0GHz. It all depends on how lucky you are with the silicon lottery. So if you only plan on going that high then the I highly reccomend getting the EXTREME 4 or the Asus Z97-A. I would personally get the Z97-A over the EXTREME 4 but if you hate the looks of the Z97-A then getting the EXTREME4 would be fine. Come to think of it, I am not certain but I believe Micro Center has one of Asus' rare motherboards called the Z97-AR. That is a really sweet board and it has a really really classy look IMO.

http://www.microcenter.com/product/433977/Z97-AR_LGA_1150_Intel_ATX_Motherboard

That board doesn't even have a listing on PCPartPicker. I love that board and if you could get $40 off of it that would be sweet

 

[Jomari Gonzales]

Well I plan on getting the i7-4790k and mobo from microcenter because they have a solid deal. The processor is super cheap and buying a mobo price gets knocked down $40

well whichever would be the cheapest you could get without any compromises on performance, basically everything @MasterDell is suggesting is worth it, just go which you can save more if you'd be budget constrained.

 

[bigolcrittys]

So I've gone with a couple small changes, like the case, and think this is the build I'm going with. Wanted to post it and see if there were any last minute suggestions before I start ordering stuff. Keep in mind this is for streaming as well as gaming (reason I went with the i7-4790k). I'm still trying to decide between the 970 cards, whether to go Gigabyte G1 or MSI. I guess I can't really lose there. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 113.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($59.99)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($114.72 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($16.15 @ Directron)
Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor ($167.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $1443.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-21 20:49 EDT-0400

 

[Bossyfins]

Solid build. I do not see you having many problems!

 

[MasterDell]

I don't either.