My first build. Please share all advice, suggestions, and critique

[JackHoesterey]

Hey guys,

Sorry this is my 3rd post,but i think it will also be my last for this build.

I have gathered parts for a long time now and have thought it over for a long time, Ill reiterate that the PC will be used for gaming, video editing, live streaming and "heavy multitasking" with day to day stuff.

Here is the PCPartPicker BBCode, I'm welcoming ANY suggestions.

Suggest away!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ TigerDirect)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste ($7.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($202.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($165.98 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($264.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 6GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($579.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($140.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.80 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($489.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Case Enthoo Pro ($99.99)
Total: $2872.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-19 22:06 EDT-0400



Thanks in advance,

Jack

 

[esco_sid]

can you provide actual link to your build so we can edit parts ?

 

[Thaisnang]

I'm no expert but for the above listed jobs. This PC will work for sure but a few changes might make it more efficient.

 

[JackHoesterey]

can you provide actual link to your build so we can edit parts ?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KWDXYJ

 

[esco_sid]

Ok i made adjustments to your build some things made no sense so i adjusted accordingly feel free to ask why i did certain things.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste ($7.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($238.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($156.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($679.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($489.99 @ Mac Mall)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2738.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available