New Build For January 2015 $1500-$2000

[Asmeus]

Hello, I am planning to build a PC in January, I believe. I'm going to spend between $1500-$2000. I'm going to be purchasing a monitor and I've included that all in this build from pcpartpicker. If anyone has any recommendations or advice I would appreciate it. I'm looking to get the best performance for my money and I'd like to get as close to the $1500 mark, but I'm willing to spend up to the $2000.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wjbTVn
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wjbTVn/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.98 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($5.63 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Red 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: *Thermaltake 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.75 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($271.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.95 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Razer Kraken Pro Headset ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1868.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-24 16:12 EST-0500

Thanks for any advice you could give me Much gratitude!

David

 

[Darkbreeze]

I don't see anything wrong, very good in fact, aside from the PSU which is not sufficient for R9 290 Crossfire, especially if you plan on overclocking the CPU.

GPU requirements:

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm



This is the least expensive of the units I'd recommend according to quality and price:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone1000m

 

[bsod1]

you might as well get an i7-4790k

and a 970 x2 or a 290X

 

[Darkbreeze]

you might as well get an i7-4790k

and a 970 x2 or a 290X

Wrong. That build is already at his budget and changing to an i7, that isn't going to add ANY gaming performance, if gaming is what is desired, for an extra hundred bucks makes no sense. Same goes for upgrading the GPU.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Can't add dual 970's and make budget with that build either.