Best Value for Performance Build?

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opponentmule2

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1q52R
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1q52R/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1q52R/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($305.38 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $977.03
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-09 13:08 EDT-0400)

Building it for a family member who surfs the internet, watch movies, and sometimes game.

I know this is a bit too much power for that, but good value for performance? Trying to make it last a few years.
 
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opponentmule2

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1q5ve
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1q5ve/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1q5ve/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $778.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-09 13:36 EDT-0400)

I'm leaning towards this build right now. Because i don't think my dad's going to be able to manage constantly switching programs from the SSD to the HDD.

Also, don't think he'll need a 7970 as he doesn't do a lot of gaming. I think a 7950 will almost match GTX 670 performance level, which is more than enough for him.

Does everything look decent?
 
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opponentmule2

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I would prefer a Asrock board, as i use one myself and love it.

However, i heard Asus boards have better VRM quality also there's a 75$ off sale right now.

I want to take advantage of good deals to get the most possible out of this limited budget :)
 
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opponentmule2

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I would prefer a Asrock board, as i use one myself and love it.

However, i heard Asus boards have better VRM quality also there's a 75$ off sale right now.

I want to take advantage of good deals to get the most possible out of this limited budget :)
 
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