need help finalizing my first build

[maxsuppression]

what you guys think ones msi based and the other is asus based let me know what you think
Pc build for 2014

Cpu:
- Intel Core i7-4770K Haswell 3.5GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I74770K
- 340.00
Cpu cooler:
CORSAIR Hydro Series H110 Extreme Performance Water/Liquid CPU Cooler. 280mm
-110.00
Motherboards:
- MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Extreme OC High Performance triple CFX/ SLI Intel Motherboard
- 190.00
- ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
- 199.00
Memory:
- CORSAIR Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 Desktop Memory Model CMY16GX3M2A1866C9R (Red)
- 170.00
Storage:
- SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE250BW 2.5" 250GB SATA 6Gb/s MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
-157.00
- WD BLACK SERIES WD2003FZEX 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
- 150.00
Video card:
-ASUS GTX780-DC2OC-3GD5 GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
- 520.00
- MSI Gaming N780 TF 3GD5/OC GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card
- 500.00
Case:
- NZXT Phantom PHAN-001BK Black Steel / Plastic Enthusiast ATX Full Tower Computer Case
- 120.00
- Corsair Graphite Series 730T Black Steel / Plastic ATX Full Tower Gaming Case with two 140mm red LED fans
-140.00
power supply:
CORSAIR AX series AX860 860W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready
-190.00
drives:
- ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM
- 20.00
monitors:
- BenQ XL2420Z Black / Red 24" 1 (GTG) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight 3D Gaming LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DCR 12,000,000:1 (1000:1)
- 442.00
- asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q
- 800.00
speakers:
- Bose® Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system
- 400.00
mouse/controllers:
- Microsoft JR9-00011 Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows
-50.00

- G700S RECHARGEABLE LOGITECH GAMING MOUSE
- 100.00
keyboard:
- G510S LOGITECH GAMING KEYBOARD
-120.00

 

[woltej1]

i'd go with asus as their mobos bios seem to be easier to deal with.

 

[GorfTheFrog]

Hi -
A good set of parts. I've built with both ASUS and MSI, and both builds were fine. I haven't OC'ed on either, so I can't offer which is better for that.

A few other random comments -
o The HD graphics on the CPU is irrelevant as soon as you install a video card.
o Good pick on the 3GB of video card RAM.
o With 16GB RAM you'll be able to turn off the Windows' virtual memory.
o Do you really need a full tower case?
o The AX is one of Corsair's higher-end PSUs, and it's a good PSU.
o SSD is for OS and frequent programs, and HD is primarily for storage?

There are probably a few places you could trim back if $$$'s are important. Depending on what you'll be doing, you could reduce your spend in a couple of places and not see any noticeable difference in performance.