Help needed with gaming rig

JingKang95

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G.Skill Ripjaws-X 2133 mHz 8gb (2x4) RAM~120
Asrock Extreme 4 + i7 4790k ~650
Windows 8 Home Prem ~140
MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr ~575
Toshiba 7200 rpm 2TB HDD ~94
Samsung Evo 250 SSD ~175
Superflower Leadex 650w ~150
Corsair Spec 03 ~90
Samsung DVD RW ~20
Armegeddon Ak700 keyboard ~20
LG 22M45D 22 inch 1920x1080p Monitor ~150

Total is around 2200. Is this a good rig, or are some components bottlenecking it? Would the corsair case and psu be enough? Do I need a 2133 mhz ram at all? Can I get tradepac to help me assemble/boot? Should I invest in extra fans or something? (putting it in a corner of my non-aircon room)

I need the rig for gaming and a bit of image rendering. I chose this setup in order to go for some light OC and future proofing. Is it possible to upgrade to SLI config later? (space in casing/power supply enough? ) Is it possible to add more usb 3.0/2.0 ports somehow?

Prices are taken from tradepac except for monitor and keyboard.
 

Taveren

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Here is my suggestion in blue:

G.Skill Ripjaws-X 2133 mHz 8gb (2x4) RAM~120 - you will only be needing 1600 mhz most of the time BUT if you really WANT to and have the extra cash then why not? its only a few dollar difference IMO

Asrock Extreme 4 + i7 4790k ~650 - If you are keen on color coordinating your build, I suggest to consider a Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 and an i5 4690k at 501 to match your MSI GTX 970 black red scheme.

Windows 8 Home Prem ~140

MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr ~575 good choice :D

Toshiba 7200 rpm 2TB HDD ~94 personally I would stick with WD or Hitachi but that is based on personal biase

Samsung Evo 250 SSD ~175 or have a look at Crucial MX100 256GB for 155

Superflower Leadex 650w ~150 or can consider Seasonic G-series 650W for 145

Corsair Spec 03 ~90 this is very subjective and up to personal preference, I would go for either the Phanteks Enthoo Pro or Corsair 450D

Samsung DVD RW ~20

Armegeddon Ak700 keyboard ~20 if you have the extra cash go for a mechanical keyboard :D

LG 22M45D 22 inch 1920x1080p Monitor ~150

you missed the CPU Cooler since you plan to OC - can look for Corsair or Cooler Master AIO liquid coolers

Total is around 2200. Is this a good rig, or are some components bottlenecking it? looks solid to me, except for WANTS vs. NEEDWould the corsair case and psu be enough? case again is subjective, do your own research as there is no one single option that applies to all, PSU 650W is good enoughDo I need a 2133 mhz ram at all? not reallyCan I get tradepac to help me assemble/boot? better not, either DIY or ask a friend to help assemble, it is a gratifying experienceShould I invest in extra fans or something? depends on the case you choose bro, depends if you air cool your cpu or water cool (putting it in a corner of my non-aircon room)

I need the rig for gaming and a bit of image rendering. I chose this setup in order to go for some light OC and future proofing. Is it possible to upgrade to SLI config later? (space in casing/power supply enough? ) Is it possible to add more usb 3.0/2.0 ports somehow?

Prices are taken from tradepac except for monitor and keyboard.
 
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