First time build for gaming $1000-1200

tkdwnsdl1991

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Hello, this is my first time building a computer. I've been going around forums doing research, and have come up with this build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard: ASUS Z87-PRO LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

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

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: ASUS GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5 GeForce GTX 760 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply

Monitor: Asus VE228H 21.5” LED Monitor

Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard

I have the OS and a mouse already.

Budget-wise, I was aiming for around 1000-1200, which, with taxes, I went over with this build.

Are there ANY problems with this build? (compatibility issues, etc.)
 
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For 1200 dollars you should instead go for this build. It is much better when it comes to gaming performance as it has a 770 which of course is better than a 760. Also the PSU i selected is of very high quality.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX...
For 1200 dollars you should instead go for this build. It is much better when it comes to gaming performance as it has a 770 which of course is better than a 760. Also the PSU i selected is of very high quality.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($77.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($54.51 @ Amazon)
Total: $1222.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-21 11:24 EDT-0400)
 
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