Need help for the best 1200-1400$ home-built possible

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rotmaster

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Hello, I checked tom's hardware and pc part picker for quite a bit and I really want the best home-built computer for around 1200-1400$ (monitor, mouse and keyboard included for sure). I want an Intel processor, likely a i5, because it seems that lots of people like it, but I need reliable people to help make my build the best quality/price possible. You guys are the best, I'm counting on you!

Here's something I tried, but it's not perfect at all!
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1isr2

If possible, I'd stick with that case, keyboard and mouse, but if you suggest something better, I'm all in!

Thanks so much in advance for you guys helping me out!
 
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Sorry, I didn't specified much. No I'm not overclocking, I don't have the knowledge to do so. And the purpose of that computer is to play games that requires ultra graphics, like Battlefield 3, Crysis 3 and every awesome game. And I might do some mild photoshop just for fun.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($105.14 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.25 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Memory Express)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($25.72 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($17.28 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($69.01 @ DirectCanada)
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse ($49.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1332.31
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-19 18:39 EDT-0400)

-The 200mhz difference between 4430 and 4570 won't be noticeable.
-Dropped cpu cooler since you're not overclocking (though you did put N/A on the price, so if you can get it for free then go for it!)
-Cheaper RAM.
-Stronger gpu.
-Better case, IMHO. The Thermaltake one is decent too so if you like the looks then you can grab it.
-Cheaper monitor.
-Opted for a laser mouse over optical mouse.
 
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This would be better in my opinion.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master X6 Elite 70.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.88 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($49.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($63.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($379.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($87.68 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($76.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.50 @ Vuugo)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor ($169.00 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($69.01 @ DirectCanada)
Mouse: Logitech G400 Wired Optical Mouse ($50.17 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1450.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-19 18:52 EDT-0400)

The CPU is a tiny bit slower, but that won't really make a difference.
It uses faster RAM which also isn't very impactfull.
It has a higher capacity SSD and a 2TB HDD. (major plus)
The Corsair 350D is a really good looking case.
And the power supply gives you the option to add another graphics card down the road.
 
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