Final Computer Advice (Gaming|$1400-$1600)

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.77 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($254.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($86.24 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Corsair Raptor Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M95 Wired Laser Mouse ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1530.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-22 23:24 EDT-0400)



Anything I should change? Any help is appreciated!!
 
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JackNaylorPE
$170 Corsair 500R w/ TX650 V2 ... bigger wud be wasted if ya not SLI'ing
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1390809

$367 MSI G45 w/ 4670k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1392846

$400 MSI N770 GTX 770 (fastest one, unlike EVGA SC series has custom PCB and beefed up VRM) ... 2 GB is more than enough for up to 1920 x 1200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741

$80 Phanteks PH-TC14-PE Cooler ... to use water, it's gotta beat the Phanteks and almost every ALC units doesn't while being inordinately louder
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709004

$135 Seagate 7200.14 3 TB

$150 Samsung 840 pro...
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$170 Corsair 500R w/ TX650 V2 ... bigger wud be wasted if ya not SLI'ing
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1390809

$367 MSI G45 w/ 4670k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1392846

$400 MSI N770 GTX 770 (fastest one, unlike EVGA SC series has custom PCB and beefed up VRM) ... 2 GB is more than enough for up to 1920 x 1200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741

$80 Phanteks PH-TC14-PE Cooler ... to use water, it's gotta beat the Phanteks and almost every ALC units doesn't while being inordinately louder
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709004

$135 Seagate 7200.14 3 TB

$150 Samsung 840 pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192

$59 Asus Blue Ray Player / DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135247

$100 Windows whatever strikes ya fancy

$125 16GB of DDR3-1866 whatever color scheme ya like

$1586 Total

$125 Asus VH238H 23" 1920 x 1080 Monitor $160 - $20 MIR - $15 off w/ promo code EMCYTZT4039, ends 8/22

Total w/ new monitor = $1711 .... blew ya budget by $111 but every single component is top notch

Drop to MSI 760 if ya cant stretch it
 
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