Please review my build and offer comments or suggestions.

GamerDad410

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Here it is. Price is negotiable and will be used primarily for gaming.

Thanks for looking.

My Parts List

Ok some clarifications.

1. I need wireless and would like AC.

2. I want the 2TB drive for video, picture, etc storage. The 1TB will be for other applications that don't need the speed of a solid state drive. The SSD will be for OS and games. I already have an external drive and a MAC with dual boot Windows for a backup of my 2TB storage drive.

3. I chose that case simply because I like it.

4. I've debated back and forth with myself as to the new 6 core Haswell, and decided that since I'm using it for gaming and normal everyday internet use, MS office, etc that I will not need nor benefit from a 6 core, nor the DDR4.

5. I'm not sure of any pros or cons to 970 sli vs 980. I kind of prefer going straight to a 980 and down the road if it gets to where the 980 can't handle it then perhaps go into a dual sli 980.
 
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Ok well for pure gaming id do this and save the $ as 970 the best option for performance per dollar 980 isnt that much faster to warrant its cost.
i pick my parts based mostly on reviews

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($321.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($65.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($117.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate...
That looks like a waste of money for 2.5k do this instead and grab overlord 1440p Monitor they came in stock today
http://overlordcomputer.com/collections/27-monitors/products/tempest-x270oc-glossy?mc_cid=6f7a706f5c&mc_eid=829f793ab1

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($355.50 @ Directron)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($65.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI X99S Gaming 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($258.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($117.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($91.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2001.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-04 22:31 EST-0500
 

GamerDad410

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Thanks for your input I will look into some of those options. Due to your input I did edit my original post and add some clarifications. That monitor looks like it is a glossy screen rather than matte, and I definitely know I don't want another glossy screen. My current iMac 27" is glossy and I can't stand it. I want to see my game and screen image, not myself.
 
Ok well for pure gaming id do this and save the $ as 970 the best option for performance per dollar 980 isnt that much faster to warrant its cost.
i pick my parts based mostly on reviews

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($321.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($65.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($117.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AC68 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1449.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-04 22:56 EST-0500
 
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