I7-4770k Gaming build 11/13 purchase help

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Gotyoulooking

Gotyoulooking

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Building a gaming PC since my XPS M1530 is way outdated and im not really looking to spend $2k+ on another Dell or a prebuild system. I was looking and researching the I7-4820K but doesnt seem to be as future proff or give that much of additional gains in performance in gaming, so I decided to go with the I7-4770k.

What I want to know is if these componets are the best bang for buck on performance - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1WOqM

Approximate Purchase Date: Month. Should I wait for Black Friday & Cyber Monday or can I start gathering parts as i see them on sales.

Budget Range: $1500, MicroCenter in NY mostly but will order online if theres good savings

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (FPS,MMOS), Web browsing, music n video player

Are you buying a monitor: Not atm but in the future.

Parts to Upgrade: All

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any with good $$$ savings

Location: New York City

Parts Preferences: Intel & Nvidia

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Yes later on

Your Monitor Resolution: 1280x1024

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Outdated PC
 
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maurelie

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How about sacrificing i7 4770k for i54670k and 770 for 780

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($77.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($519.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ Fatal1ty 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1586.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-03 12:01 EST-0500)
 
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Memnarchon

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Hello.
This cooler with this memory will surely have problems.
Try to pick shorter memory like:
G.Skill F3-1600C8D-8GAB $71.99 or change the cooler to something less perforamnce but more quit and full memory clearence, like Noctua NH U12S.
On the other hand I would wait for a bit for the GTX780ti which will be a full GK110 and will shake the things a bit and maybe lower the prices more of the 780. With a GTX780 around 400-450, wouldn't be so hard to squeesh it in to a $1500 build :).

edit: I manage to build you a similar build for $1540 with the i7 4770k and the GTX780. One of the changes that I made is to place a lower cooler(CM EVO is great though) in order to keep the high profile memories (which I placed faster ones with less $$$) and the price lower. Also the other changes that I made is for the best performance/price we can squeeze from a $1500 build.
I kept the case the same since you seem to like it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($494.69 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1543.33
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-03 12:13 EST-0500)
 
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Gotyoulooking

Gotyoulooking

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Thanks all for your reply...I have the money at hand and MicroCenter is just 15 mins away, actually going there in a few mins to check out the store and have a look at what im looking for, well im gonna get the case atleast now lol. The case is negotiable, im just looking for a nice case under 100 with good air flow and hopefully dust filters that will eventually hold 2 770 or 780 once i decide to go SLI. Regarding the GPU I have no problem waiting a bit if prices gonna drop or if something better is coming out in the next few weeks for about the same price.

 
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