Need opinions on future build

Fr3shBait

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I believe that I have fully completed my list of parts for a PC I am building. I just want some experts to take a look at what I'm getting and to see if you guys have any suggestions on any changes I should make. This PC will be used to stream, record gameplay, and edit videos. This is my first build and I prefer any suggestions that can make this build cheaper without making it worse or better. My budget is around $1800

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Dyy2
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Dyy2/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Dyy2/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($157.33 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($128.53 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($142.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($339.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($27.90 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($138.97 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1716.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-18 21:16 EST-0500)
 
Solution
it is a revision of your build, with better price/performance parts selection
you need Z87X from gigabyte for OC, not regular Z87
2400 Ram, cheaper
256GB SSD, you wouldnt want to install game files and adobe programs outside the SSD.
new gen 280X is definitely better than 7970
cheaper Corsair case
better PSU 80+ gold from Corsair, for future dual GPU

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill...
it is a revision of your build, with better price/performance parts selection
you need Z87X from gigabyte for OC, not regular Z87
2400 Ram, cheaper
256GB SSD, you wouldnt want to install game files and adobe programs outside the SSD.
new gen 280X is definitely better than 7970
cheaper Corsair case
better PSU 80+ gold from Corsair, for future dual GPU

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($359.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 550D ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($27.90 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($138.97 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1714.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-18 22:00 EST-0500)
 
Solution

Fr3shBait

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Thank you so much, I will definitely use this. I'm only going to change one thing and that is the case.
 

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