re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts

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$1424:

PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.67 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($327.85 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Perfect Pixel QNIX QX2710 LED Evolution ll [Glossy] 27" 2560x1440 PLS PC Monitor ($329.99)
Total: $1424.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-14 21:45 EST-0500

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So I didn't pull the trigger right away (real life happens) and now the prices have moved a bit. Full build from above is now $1443. What do you think about swapping out the SSD/Mobo/PSU to those listed below?

PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.90 @ Newegg)
Storage: Transcend SSD340 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.67 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($327.85 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Perfect Pixel QNIX QX2710 LED Evolution ll [Glossy] 27" 2560x1440 PLS PC Monitor ($329.99)
Total: $1414.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-17 18:51 EST-0500

Mobo: Gigabyte board is similar for $109 vs $118. The main difference I saw was 4 x 6 Gb/s SATA vs 6 on the MSI. Do I need 6?

SSD: The Transcend ssd is $90 vs $110 for the Crucial, and only slightly less read/write 4kb IOPS: 68,000 vs 70,000. Only 2 reviews on the Transcend ssd, though.. would that make you hesitate on this brand?

PSU: Same price, same brand, same watts, but I noticed the 80+ Gold Capstone is the same price as the 80+ Bronze Hive. Any issues here?