First Build. Switching from console to PC. Any help appreciated!

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IndustrialPlastics

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Hello, everyone! I'm making the switch from console centric gaming to PC gaming and have compiled what I believe to be an acceptable PC build. What do you think? Can anyone recommend changes?
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I would like to play games coming out Q42013 and 2014 on Ultra/very-high settings. I chose the parts in the list for performance, price and lifespan. Looking forward, I will most likely upgrade to Intel's SkyLake architecture, DRR4 and Nvidia's latest GPUs at the same time. Do my selected parts make sense with this plan?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($93.22 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($649.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define XL R2 (Titanium Grey) ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.99 @ Adorama)
Monitor: BenQ GW2750HM 27.0" Monitor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Das Keyboard Model S Professional Wired Standard Keyboard ($120.99 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ B&H)
Total: $2014.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-28 14:07 EDT-0400)

*note: this list does not reflect the price changes to the GTX 780
 
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For gaming I would stick with the i5 3570k or 4670k, you will not see a difference between those and the i7 and save some money. I would use that saved money for at least a 120GB SSD to install the OS on and other programs you want. If you want to save even more money you don't need a GTX780 to max out at 1920x1080 especially since the new 290x is about $150 cheaper and is faster. I would look at the GTX 770, R9 280x (rebranded 7970), and 7970 (same as the 280x).
 
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IndustrialPlastics

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What about replacing the monitor with a higher-resolution, 120Hz model with acceptable(<- ?) latency? Would the i5 be able to handle such a change?

 
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If you plan on going with a 2560x1440 or a 1080 120Hz monitor then stick with the 780 (I just noticed they dropped the price to $499) The i5 will do just fine it's the best thing you can get for gaming, it's your GPU thats going to take a toll with higher resolutions and higher refresh rates.
 
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IndustrialPlastics

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Right on. If I purchase an i5 processor and don't intend to upgrade until Skylake architecture is released, should I purchase an IvyBridge K model and overclock it or will that not really matter?

Thank you for the help by the way.
 
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