(Sep 28 2015, 03:23 AM)|||V||| Wrote: Hi everyone I was just checking to see if you guys can help me with my homework.  I have to build a slightly above modest gaming pc.  can you guys check out this link?  Is it still overkill?  my components?

thanks.  I tried so hard not to go over 1500 dollars but i did

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

Component Selection Base Promo Shipping Tax Price Where
CPU

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
$229.99 $229.99 SuperBiiz
Buy
CPU Cooler

Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
$101.19 FREE $101.19 Amazon
Buy
Motherboard

MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
$145.89 $145.89 OutletPC
Buy
Memory

Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
$96.88 $96.88 OutletPC
Buy
Add Additional Memory
Storage

Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
$69.99 FREE $69.99 Amazon
Buy
Add Additional Storage
Video Card

EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card
$229.99 FREE $229.99 Newegg
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Free Heroes of the Storm Kaijo Diablo Bundle w/ purchase, limited offer
Add Another Video Card For 2-Way SLI
Case

NZXT Phantom (Black/Green) ATX Full Tower Case
$119.99 FREE $119.99 Amazon
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Power Supply

Raidmax 530W Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
$40.99 $40.99 SuperBiiz
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Optical Drive Choose An Optical Drive
Operating System

Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)
$94.89 $94.89 OutletPC
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Sound Card

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Rx 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card
$59.93 FREE $59.93 Amazon
Buy
Wireless Network Adapter

Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
$29.99 $29.99 SuperBiiz
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Case Fan

Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm Fan
$12.99 FREE $12.99 Amazon
Buy

Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm Fan
$12.99 FREE $12.99 Amazon
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Monitor

AOC q2963Pm 60Hz 29.0" Monitor
$329.99 FREE $329.99 B&H
Buy
Add Another Monitor
Keyboard

Razer Deathstalker Essential Wired Gaming Keyboard
$44.99 Free two-day shipping with Amazon Prime $44.99 Amazon
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Mouse

Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse
Headphones

Razer Kraken Pro Headset
$62.99 FREE $62.99 Amazon
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Speakers

Cyber Acoustics CA-3602 30W 2.1ch Speakers
$39.95 FREE $39.95 Amazon
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External Storage Choose External Storage
Expansion Cards / Networking
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Sound Cards, Wired Network Adapters, Wireless Network Adapters
Peripherals
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Headphones, Keyboards, Mice, Speakers
Accessories / Other
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Case Fans, Fan Controllers, Thermal Compound, UPS Systems
Custom web cam
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Total: $1723.62

I would  recommend that i7 would be good with gaming.Core i7 processors have larger cache (on-board memory) to help the processor deal with repetitive tasks faster.Larger cache sizes help with multitasking as well, since background tasks will be ready for when you switch focus to another window. i5 CPUs have 3MB to 6MB of L3 cache, while i7 processors have 4MB to 8MB. So i take the best as i7 for running Anything,heavy games,Office 2016,Anything .i5 if fine but not fine as i7. But its apart from your budget. You can get it if u can save money in Headsets,keyboard,fans and mainly Sound Card!These things are not needed to be the best for gaming. but it should be fine.