New system build

redbrd82

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It is time to replace my old computer system (AMD 955 Black w/ AMD5770 GPU) with a new build that will be used primarily for photoshop and some gaming, especially Starcraft2, World of Warcraft. I want two HD's for redundancy for my photo collection plus SSD for speed. Have done overclocking with my past AMD955 and will probably do so with the 4790k. If I need better GPU in future for gaming in future will consider SLI. Total price is about $1500, give or take a little.

What do think of this build
CPU-17 4790K- $339.99
MB-ASRock Z97 Fatal1ty-$139.99 (plus 30 rebate with 4790k)
RAM-GSkill Ripjaw X 2 x 8GB- $164.99
PSU- Corsair HX 80+Gold 750w-129.99- 20 rebate
SSD- Samsung EVO 840, 250 GB- $135
GPU EVGA KR Geforce GTX760-$239.99 after rebate
HD- WD Black 1 TB x 2- $69.99 x 2 (for data redundancy)
Case- Fractal Design R4 Black Pearl
$1339.92
CPU cooler- considering water cooling unit not sure what is best, recommendations welcome.
Windows- Don't really like Windows 8 so am considering Windows 7
Have nice monitor and keyboard
Plan to purchase within a week or two

 

Alpha3031

Honorable
no need for 16 gb
get a better GPU and i5 4690k and a good cooler Air: 212 EVO/X/+ or NH D14/15 or water: Cosair h110/00i/05
win8 is somewhat faster and can look like win7 easily