Updated Gaming PC Build. First time builder

[keepitbr00tal]

I have an updated build which I believe is pretty good. Trying to get some critiques on it before I set it in stone as the build to get.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zkGn99
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zkGn99/by_merchant/

CPU:
Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.38 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler:
Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard:
Gigabyte G1.Sniper Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory:
Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($88.99 @ Amazon)

Storage:
Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ NCIX US)
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card:
Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)

Case:
NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ Mwave)

Power Supply:
XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($116.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive:
LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.98 @ OutletPC)

Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan x6 ($18.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1495.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

I do have a question though. Do I need this many LED fans to be able to light up my case or can I use a few and get LED strips? I am going for a black/green color scheme, this is why I am using green LED fans and the g1 sniper in my build. Also, I own blu-rays, hence the player. Suggestions and advice on any of the parts would be great. Thank you.

 

[SamiSC]

I'd go for a 4690k and a z97 mobo, 256 SSd. maybe drop the cooler for a hyer 212 to have room for those.

parts like motherboard and ram color wont show clearly and make an impact on the color scheme.
getting some LED fans and an LED strip would work best. you might also want a case with a bigger window.
look into power supply cable sleeves too.

 

[i7Baby]

Try - Tom's - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/enthusiast-pc-under-1300,3856.html

or

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme II 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.66 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($459.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($21.74 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1517.27

 

[SamiSC]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Lq9wmG) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Lq9wmG/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $219.00 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $24.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97g55sli) | $88.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9b) | $64.99 @ NCIX US
**Storage** | [Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256mx100ssd1) | $104.99 @ NCIX US
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $51.98 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr929oc4gd) | $383.98 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Enermax ECA3253-BW ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/enermax-case-eca3253bw) | $39.99 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii620bronze) | $69.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-wh16ns40) | $54.98 @ OutletPC
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbrsbs) | $14.99 @ Amazon
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1208.85
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-15 01:53 EDT-0400 |

heres some green sleeves
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=34_804_887_938

 

[keepitbr00tal]

I'd go for a 4690k and a z97 mobo, 256 SSd. maybe drop the cooler for a hyer 212 to have room for those.

parts like motherboard and ram color wont show clearly and make an impact on the color scheme.
getting some LED fans and an LED strip would work best. you might also want a case with a bigger window.
look into power supply cable sleeves too.

I was originally gonna go with the asrock z97 extreme4 and a 4690k but i saw the black/green sniper mobo and I loved the scheme of it. I'm gonna ask around if the mobo color and ram doesnt really show on the build. If it doesnt those are what I will get, with gksill ripjaws x ram to match. Get more updated parts for cheaper. I know. I love the look of the 410 but the window is just too small. If it had a 530 style window, it would be perfect. Can you suggest some mid cases around the same price with a big window and very aesthetically pleasing? PSU sleeves? the xfx pro series arent sleeved? I would think so for the price.