Gaming PC build, anything should be changed?

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djb0646

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This is my first gaming PC build. This build is modified based on a previous build in this forum, but I switched the board from gigabyte to Asus (because it has a better review on newegg) and updated some parts. I am concerned about its compatibility or bottleneck on this new home-brewed build.

This build only have 1 gtx770 right now but I want to keep the possibility for SLI in future. It looks like the motherboard itself include wifi and the monitor include speaker so I did't put them in the build.

Need your advice for any parts need to be changed especially the case (I don't like its look but a lots people recommend it).



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

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: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($192.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($398.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master V850 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($85.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($167.98 @ Outlet PC)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($11.11 @ Amazon)
Total: $1668.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-23 19:58 EDT-0400)



Appreciate your help!:D
 
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You should go cheaper on a few parts. ASUS is great but pricey. Gigabyte has just as much features on their board as ASUS for cheaper though.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
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You should go cheaper on a few parts. ASUS is great but pricey. Gigabyte has just as much features on their board as ASUS for cheaper though.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($398.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($85.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($152.48 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($11.11 @ Amazon)
Total: $1529.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-24 00:16 EDT-0400)

changed out the monitor for an IPS one(much better color)
Changed SSD because i do not like Samsungs TLC SSD(they are okay but it is just preference not to mention these ones are cheaper)
Changed Mobo for Gigabyte(price)

Suggestions:
Change 770 to an EVGA one(EVGA GPUs come with 5 year warranty, but are still good)
If wanting to spend more money, get a stronger cooler for better overclocks
 
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djb0646

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Thank you for your advice. It looks like H87 is way cheaper than Z87, whats the difference between those 2 series?

My current games don't need OC, but I might OC in future .



 
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Prob will want to OC in the future, and have your your rig keep YOU happier longer...if budget is tight look to the Asus Z87 A or the Asus Gryphon (sweet mobo), Asus seems to have a better handle on the 1150 mobos than the Rock or GB (won't even mention the rest)
 
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Thanks you for your suggestion. I love the monitor you mentioned.

It is great to save $100 without drop the performance, but I have a few question about your build.

The gigabyte motherboard doesn't support the 1866 memory in your build, do you mean overclock it ?

And the GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-UD3H have a few reviews in newegg about its audio and BIOS issue. How good/bad do you feel in your real life experience? Is it reliable?

Does 750W psu provide enough power for gtx770 sli in future?
 
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750W will be enough. It will support 1866, you can overclock it or keep it at stock(XMP profile)

I myself had no issue with GB products I choose this because ASUS has a crappy color scheme(both have pretty much the same thing "Z87-Plus")

If anything, you can just switch update the BIOS if anything is wrong with it(use Q-Flash) It has 2 BIOS so if one of them fails, you can just switch to the other one and fix the other BIOS.
 
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