First Time $1000 Gaming PC Build HELP!

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sacara21

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Hello all. I have pretty much decided on the parts I want I am just a first time builder so I would like to draw on the knowledge of the more experienced. Below is the build I have constructed so far. Any suggestions on any of the parts would be greatly appreciated. If everything is good to go I want to order all of the parts tomorrow night.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1kMaZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1kMaZ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1kMaZ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.49 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($157.73 @ Amazon)
Total: $1130.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-26 01:24 EDT-0400)

Thanks everyone for your input!
 
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This is the card Windforce REV2.0 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?bop=And&Submit=Property&N=100007709%2050001314&IsNodeId=1&PropertyCodeValue=3055%3a20548%2c679%3a426493&OEMMark=N
If $10 is really going to break your budget then I would wait a little longer and build a little more cash.
The Gigabyte cards will fit into your case.
Yes the ASUS monitors are pretty good.
Get the Windforce REV2.0
Also this PSU would be a better choice over the builder series. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119
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No, PartPicker put that on there but there is actually a combo deal for the i5 4670k and the mobo I am getting.

As for the gigabyte card, I am already over budget on my card and isn't the gigabyte card much longer? I am not sure if it would fit in my case.

Thank you both for the input. Is the monitor I have good for 1080p gaming?
 
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This is the card Windforce REV2.0 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?bop=And&Submit=Property&N=100007709%2050001314&IsNodeId=1&PropertyCodeValue=3055%3a20548%2c679%3a426493&OEMMark=N
If $10 is really going to break your budget then I would wait a little longer and build a little more cash.
The Gigabyte cards will fit into your case.
Yes the ASUS monitors are pretty good.
Get the Windforce REV2.0
Also this PSU would be a better choice over the builder series. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119
 
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Thanks again for the feedback!

As for the Gigabyte over the EVGA its not that $10 is breaking the bank. I already said I was over budget on the card, spending ANOTHER 10 is just putting it over more. But I would if it was really that much better. But one major factor to me is the noise. I have heard that EVGA's card is much quieter. Also I could not seem to find any benchmarks that show the Gigabyte outperforming the EVGA. Not that I doubt you, but could you send me some links so I can do a little digging myself? I would really appreciate that!

As for the PSU the 760 requires a minimum of 600W psu for the card and also I switched my PSU to a XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply. It is 50W better and costs $10 less.

EDIT: Also note that I will not be getting the Superclocked edition of the EVGA card so that does change the temps on it also.
 
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