First computer build. Thoughts?

[Brackson]

This is my first computer build. I tried to keep it under $1100, but whatever. I will mostly use it for gaming, hence the Win7 OEM. I was thinking about getting some cheap LED strips for it as well.

What do you think? Can I optimize it while keeping the price the same? Thanks.

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CPU:

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($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler:

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($32.92 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:

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($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory:

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($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage:

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($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:

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($315.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wired Network Adapter:

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($34.60 @ Mwave)
Wireless Network Adapter:

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($29.36 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:

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($99.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan:

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($11.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System:

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($89.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor:

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($127.37 @ TigerDirect)
Mouse:

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($15.49 @ Amazon)
Speakers:

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($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $1290.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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[Macemore]

get a cooler master hyper evo for a CPU cooler, it's quieter and is waaay better. Corsair Ballistix is probably a better ram choice especially since it has heat spreaders. You don't need a wired network adapter (unless you specifically know you do) because your motherboard has one built in. Those fans are crap btw, try these:

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More airflow, more noise

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Less airflow (~Half), very, very quiet

 

[Brackson]

Updated the list, thanks Mace.

I also need to find another case since the USB ports on the motherboard (apparently) don't line up correctly with the case.

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CPU:

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($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler:

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($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard:

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($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory:

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($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:

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($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:

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($315.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter:

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($29.36 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:

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($99.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan:

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($18.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System:

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($89.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor:

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($127.37 @ TigerDirect)
Mouse:

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($15.49 @ Amazon)
Speakers:

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($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $1269.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-19 19:38 EST-0500)

 

[Macemore]

Updated the list, thanks Mace.

I also need to find another case since the USB ports on the motherboard (apparently) don't line up correctly with the case.

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Lol they'll line up. The case doesnt have specific areas for specific ports, it just has a cut out for the IO ports to go, and the motherboard comes with a plate that goes over it

 

[Doge]

You're buying Windows 7?

Oh ye, I did too...

 

[Brackson]

You're buying Windows 7?

Oh ye, I did too...

The build is mostly going to be used for gaming, so I figured why not. I'll probably still install a Linux partition with it though.

 

[HonkyWam]

I don't see a hard drive >.>
Wait nevermind Im blind

 

[Brackson]

Forgot to respond to this thread, but this is what I'm going to be buying in a few days.

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It'll end up costing about $1327 with 2-day shipping.