Help me critique my 1400$ PC build!

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natewilliams

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CPU

Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor $319.99

CPU Cooler

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $29.98 Outlet PC

Motherboard

Asus Maximus V Gene Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard $191.98


Memory

Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $69.99

Storage

OCZ Vector Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $139.99


Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $67.24

Video Card

EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card $259.99




Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case $49.99

Help me critique my build!
 
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JRAtk94

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I'd get a bigger HDD - perhaps 1tb. Also, I'd also go for a Caviar Black, but they're a bit more expensive than Blues.

Get the MSI Twin Frozr GTX 760 - it's the best one - The EVGA version is pretty poor, believe it or not.

The rest looks alright to me :p
 
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I pretty much like everything about that build. You could actually go with an Asus P8Z77-V LK, save around $70 and still have an SLI-ready motherboard. But the ROG boards have a reputation for overclockability.

Make sure you pair that build with a solid PSU like a Seasonic 850W Gold (I'd tell you to get a 750W, but the 850W is less expensive right now!). This will give you enough wattage to have you ready for SLI at some point. Just make sure you don't put those great components on a PSU that can screw them up.
 
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Au_equus

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your build comes out to be ~$1130
also please fill out this:
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)

Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)

Are you buying a monitor: Yes / No



Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using**

Do you need to buy OS: Yes / No
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing)

Location: City, State/Region, Country - we need to know where these parts are being assembled and whether there are good store-only deals available

Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU)

Overclocking: Yes / No / Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Yes / No / Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200 or if you're upgrading please state what you'd want to get)

Additional Comments: (e.g.: Need to have a window and lots of bling, I would like a quiet PC. Please also list specific software or games you're using)
 
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natewilliams

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Sorry I was including a monitor in the price.
 
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Marcopolo123

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120XL 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($198.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VN247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($176.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1424.40
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-02 15:30 EDT-0400)
 
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natewilliams

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Thats actually a reallyyyy good build...... it might have a small bottleneck in processor speed but if you OC.....
 
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