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IwinFTW

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Hey all,

I'm building a new gaming PC hopefully around November/December. I wouldn't call myself an expert but I am pretty knowledgeable when it comes to choosing components, and I wanted to get some suggestions before I finalized the spec sheet. I think I've done pretty well, so let me know what you guys think.
I already own a 600T and a TX750M, which I'll be using for the build. The sole purpose of this machine will be gaming (I have a 2TB HDD as a secondary in my current system which I'll be using for games), so no need for an i7. I want the system to last ~3 years, with emphasis on the graphics area (yes, I know, short chance of it actually lasting that long).

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($407.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 600T White Graphite ATX Mid Tower Case ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1460.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-27 04:33 EDT-0400)
 
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You should start out with something like a 212 EVO and then save up for a custom loop! It's a good idea to start this way and in the long run it will give you lower temps and a stabler system.
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Haha, I was actually changing out components and I forgot about the extra RAM.
Oh, and I picked the H100i for ease of use and low temps. I would really like to install a custom water loop but it'll take lots of $$$ I don't have.
 
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You should start out with something like a 212 EVO and then save up for a custom loop! It's a good idea to start this way and in the long run it will give you lower temps and a stabler system.
 
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As much as I hear how good the 212 EVO is, I can't stand air cooling the CPU because of my current machine (Dell XPS 8300). The noise is ridiculous. Also, my XPS 8300 is hot as hell because of its poor airflow, so I want to push for temps from 30-60 C. I'd happily take your suggestion if not for my despising air coolers (even if I can get silent fans...) :p

And to your question about Win8: With the 8.1 update launching soon, and some utilities like Start is Back, I can avoid Modern/Metro completely :)
 
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I've switched out to the Maximus VI Gene. It offers better features for the same price in a smaller package, albiet sacrificing PCIe slots. I won't use the extra slots, though, so it'll be fine until my next build.
 
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