Need opinion on computer parts

dannyjudge

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First timer building a computer.

Hello everyone,

I just recently was looking into buying parts for a desktop. Here is the list of parts that I have:

RAM: Kingston Technology HyperX 8 GB (2x4 GB Modules) 1600 MHz DDR3 Dual Channel Kit (PC3 12800) 240-Pin SDRAM KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.5 GHZ 8 MB Cache BX80646I74770K

SSD: Crucial M500 240GB SATA 2.5-Inch 7mm Internal Solid State Drive CT240M500SSD1

Graphics card: EVGA GeForce GTX770 SuperClocked with EVGA ACX Cooler, 2GB GDDR5 256bit, DL DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI, DP, SLI Ready Graphics Cards (02G-P4-2774-KR)

MOBO: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z87 Express Chipset- LGA-1150

Also, I have a 650 power supply.

Main concern: Is all of this compatible?
Other questions: Is there anything I should trade out for something better for roughly the same price?
End usage of computer: Gaming and Streaming, Skype and homework.
Total price was around 1400, keyboard, mouse, and case.

Thank you!
 
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This build is sound, 8gb for single 770 is ample. 16gb for data crunching or SLI.
No it won't matter yet but when you decide to, it will. The intel reference will not dissipate heat fast enough. When you overclock things warm up considerably the higher you go.

Gee Bee

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No i can't think of anything other than adding to cost. I.E you got an unlocked processor to oc right? The stock cooler won't cut it if that is so.
 

dannyjudge

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I was not planning on over clocking, at least not yet, does that matter much?

Also, thinking of getting 16GB RAM instead of the 8GB, opinion?
 


You won't need more than 8 GB if you're not doing some heavy video rendering.

The k-versions of Intel CPUs are overclockable so if you get one but won't overclock, you're wasting your money.
 

Gee Bee

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This build is sound, 8gb for single 770 is ample. 16gb for data crunching or SLI.
No it won't matter yet but when you decide to, it will. The intel reference will not dissipate heat fast enough. When you overclock things warm up considerably the higher you go.
 
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