This ship needs to sail

[cmack2991]

Pretty new to this computer thing. I've been learning a lot the last few months and I'm down for any advice. Here is the build that I've come up with; any comments, suggestions, or overall banter would be great. What to you guys think?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jGJ7ZL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jGJ7ZL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($165.60 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($354.98 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($354.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($42.26 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.42 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Mouse: Razer Taipan Wired Laser Mouse ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-2016WB 3W 2ch Speakers ($9.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2161.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-29 21:29 EST-0500

 

[cmack2991]

I'm shooting for high end gaming/overall performance, by the way. I have the Asus 144hz monitor, hence the want for 970 sli.

 

[Skylyne]

It isn't a bad build, but I definitely think you should consider swapping out some items.

CPU Cooler: For the extra $15, I'd go with the NH-D15. It's kind of like picking the 212 EVO over the 212+; when the cost difference is so little, why not?

Memory: There's no point in going with 1600 Mhz memory when you can get 1866 Mhz for the same price. G.Skill has the Ripjaws X and the Sniper Gaming RAM for just about the same price of your Crucial memory (actually, just a few bucks cheaper).

SSD: The Samsung 850 Pro is available for $150 from Amazon... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LF10KNA/?tag=pcpapi-20. Might as well get the newer SSD, with a better memory controller, and a longer lifespan, since it's $15 cheaper than the 840 Pro.

In fact, if you do those three changes, you'll save yourself a few bucks. The savings from the 850 Pro negates extra spent on the NH-D15, and buying one of the other sets of memory will save you a couple bucks, and also give you a little more overhead. Better everything, and you don't spend any more money... you're welcome 😉

Everything else looks good to me.

 

[Niklas_13]

why go cheep on the speekers get some

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/klipsch-promedia-2-1-speaker-system-3-piece-black/9382232.p?id=1218095770265&skuId=9382232&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=9382232&extensionType=pla:g&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!58460709647!g!!52787243599&kpid=9382232&k_clickid=5bf204be-d93c-c229-bb73-00006af22859&kpid=9382232&lsft=ref:212,loc:1&ksid=5bf204be-d93c-c229-bb73-00006af22859&ksprof_id=8&ksaffcode=77&ksdevice=c

 

[cmack2991]

you guys are awesome; keep posting! I love hearing feedback.