What do you think of this build?

Marvinthegeek

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Hello people of Tom's Hardware! As the title states, what do you think of this build? My budget is $4,000 or less, but I want the best stuff that money can buy.

It would help me out a lot if you could check this build out and give me your opinion.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HGg3GX


Thank You!!!
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rjxfZL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rjxfZL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($208.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($215.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($679.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($679.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($177.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($53.75 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($53.75 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($53.75 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Pro SP1 DE OEM (64-bit)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($187.93 @ Amazon)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($187.93 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($133.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Sennheiser HD 558 Headphones ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Rode NT-USB USB Condenser Microphone ($169.00)
Other: Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920, 1080p Widescreen Video Calling and Recording ($69.95)
Other: Mount-It! Articulating Triple Arm Computer Monitor Desk Mount for Monitors up to 24 ($62.99)
Other: Gaming Mouse 8200 Dpi Pc Sentey Lumenata Pro 12000fps/ Mmo/rts/fps / 9+2 Macro Programmable Buttons / 5 Color Led Indicating Different Profiles / Black Rubber Coating Painting / Omron Micro Switches - Gs-3901 / Computer Mouse - Standard Packaging Version ($29.99)
Other: AVerMedia Game Recorder -C985 Live Gamer HD. Game Capture/ Live Stream HD 1080p ($176.00)
Other: 2-Port USB 3.0 A Female to 20 PIN Adapter ($2.58)
Other: Sabrent 74-In-1 3.5-Inch Internal Flash Media Card Reader/writer with USB Port (CR-USNT) ($6.99)
Other: BlueRigger High Speed HDMI Cable - 50 Feet - CL3 Rated for In-wall Installation - Supports 3D and Audio Return [Latest HDMI version] ($23.99)
Total: $4043.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-03 19:44 EDT-0400

This is what i have for you, I sacrificed the ssd to fit in another gtx 980ti

Dont get the hesh 2s. You are spending 4000$ ti get good graphics but not decent sound? the sennheiser 558 headphones are fantastic

also the enthoo pro case is a really nice case

Why do you need 3 disk writers?

the nh-d15 is better than what you had.
 

Marvinthegeek

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"also the enthoo pro case is a really nice case

Why do you need 3 disk writers?

the nh-d15 is better than what you had."

The enthoo pro is so small and basic. D:
I'm getting three disc writers, because unlike most people, I still make CDs and copy them for myself and family/friends.
Lastly, that noctua fan is brown. :/ I'm not a fan of brown and I'm too lazy to repaint it.

I would like to know the benifits of going with a second ti instead of a super highspeed SSD (and vice versa) in the 2015 time era (in other words, I'm not necessarily looking to futureproof it for I'm going to always be upgrading it, I am just looking for reasionable specs (150 fps is ureasionable for your eye ca'nt even see the difference in that vs 70 fps) on a 1080p monitor (two of em))




And I am shooting for a strictly red and black/gray theme.
 

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If you would rather have an ssd than a second GPU then go for that, A second GPU is a bit unnecessary, But that is what i would get in this price range. You should also consider the thermaltake level 10 GT, it is a nice case with changeable LED colors.

I would get prolimatech pk-3 rather than arctic silver 5, it is better

i think you should get a 4tb sshd, it is faster and cheaper than 2 of your hdd's

and i still think you should get the sennheiser 558s

i didn't realize that you needed certain colors

this is why i recommended the enthoo pro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBhmn21ylkc
 
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Also the headphones are basically a permanent investment so you may want hd 598. you will never have to upgrade as headphones last basically forever. You may also want an external DAC but that doesn't matter as much.

open air headphones are great for gaming and the 598s sound nice.

for example - the dt 770 was made in the 1980s but is still a great option today, and is used in studios all over the place.