Can this play most/every game @ 1440p

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If you're getting this build for gaming, I think you could increase performance in the graphics card and drop down on other parts and get similar performance everywhere else still but immense improvements in the graphics card. I personally own a 280x (Will link page with my benchmarks and reviews) and I love it but I think you could spend your money more efficiently. If you want any help just ask me and I'll make you a part list.
 

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He's got a point. If you're planning on doing any overclocking you need a bigger power supply. That machine should use about 400 watts but under full load it will go up, I would recommend getting at least a 600 or maybe a 750 or an 850 so you can crossfire in the future.

 

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The earlier suggestions are all correct. I would go i5 and a little cheaper ram and go for more gpu. Power supply i would suggest having a little more than minimum recommended and make sure it has enough on the 12v rail.
 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($316.13 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($316.13 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($73.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1479.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-23 20:46 EDT-0400)

This would be my choice, it's very powerful and well rounded.
 
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