i7-4970k build list

[jjrocks1]

I am trying to build out a gaming pc around the i7-4970k processor for about $1000. Here is my parts list. Any tweaks or suggestions would be appreciated.

CPU I7-4970k $299.00
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $14.99
Motherboard MSI H97M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 $87.99
Memory Team Vulcan 8G (2x4G) DDR3-1600 $56.99
Memory Team Vulcan 8G (2x4G) DDR3-1600 $56.99
Storage Hitachi Travelstar %K1000 !tb 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive $46.40
Video Card Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4G Video Card $314.90
Power Supply Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi Modular ATX Power Supply $49.99
Case Corsair Obsidian Series 350D Windowed Micro ATX PC Case $109.99
Total $1,037.24

 

[Akarin]

H97 Mobo but a K processor? This way you will not overclock, right? Then you should buy a non K processor, also, for a gaming PC an i5 is good enough. I'd recommend a I5-4690 for example. For power supply, you should be OK with that one.
If you want to check more, below in my signature click the link "Power Supply Tier list", also a "Motherboard Tier list".
A few suggestions for more quality and future-proof, but more expensive parts:
HDD I'd go with a Western Digital Blue/Black. Memory I'd go with 2x8GB, so in the future you can buy 2 more and have 32GB when things get more demanding. Cooler maybe some more expensive like the Hyper 212 EVO or a Noctua NH-D14/NH-D15.
For now, I'd at least change the cpu to save some money, then you decide if want to invest in anything else, but you should be ok.

 

[badboyrog2]

you do not need a i7 4790k for gaming
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Yc32TW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Yc32TW/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($208.99 @ NCIX US)
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 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 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: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1009.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-26 08:08 EST-0500

 

[jjrocks1]

thx for the input!!!! I am stuck on the i7-4970k as I may want to try to overclock. $1009.33 really fits my budget but would it be a good idea if I threw another $100 at this and got the 4970k with the rest of the parts you listed?

CPU: Intel Core i7=4970k $299.00
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 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 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: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1099.34

 

[Akarin]

Very nice then, a Z97 Mobo like that will allow you to overclock it nicely.

 

[jjrocks1]

Hey looks like a winner. thx for the input! Last ? Would this build allow me to add a solid state drive in the future?

 

[Akarin]

Sure it will, just make sure you hook it up in the SATA 6GBps port on the motherboard for maximum performance.