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I'm not sure the Xeon is necessary - I may be wrong, is it better for programs you use? Other than that, awesome build! This is an alternative 4690k build which is the gaming sweet spot for CPUs (as well as the Z97 mobo which allows for overclocking). All the other components you chose are great! Enjoy

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1075.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-12 06:25 EDT-0400
 


Thank you for your reply, I've heard the Xeon works well with the programs I use, but I'm completely new this whole PC build thing. Maybe it's better to start with something all round, something that works good for graphic design AND gaming. So maybe the Intel Core i5-4690k 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor is a better option.
 
I would switch out the Xeon for an i7. It would ensure that you still get good rendering speeds, which I'm assuming is what you're going for when you say graphic design and video editing? GTA V would also run very well on the i7 as opposed to the Xeon.
 
Or Nah makes a good point. The 4690k would be sufficient, but the 4790k would be optimal. Bear in mind it's another $100. Here's a list with it added in:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.45 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1194.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-12 06:57 EDT-0400
 


$1200 is a bit over my budget :/ Will the intel i5 4690k work fine?
 


Yes I think it would be amazing, just the i7 a little better. But perhaps not worth the extra $100, so probably go for the 4690k :)
 


Okay! Thanks for your help! :)
 


No problem :)
 


What if I don't want to overclock?
Can I safe money by choosing different components then?
This is my first pc so I don't really want the components get damaged by it..
 


Yes, albeit not much money. here's a CPU/mobo you can have if youre not overclocking. (Btw you can find Windows for much cheaper than that, probably max $60)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.45 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($85.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1044.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-13 09:37 EDT-0400
 


A friend of mine told the storage I choose wasn't that good, so I changed it. (I have no idea what's wrong with it haha)
This is what I have at the moment:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $947.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-13 11:04 EDT-0400
 


The SSD I chose for you is good I believe. I have an OCZ Arc and it is fine, it has good reviews as well. The SSD you chose is also good and has good reviews, but it's half the GB. Idk it's up to you, they're both acceptable options.

Other than that, that looks like an awesome finalised build! Good luck and enjoy :)
 
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