Are these components compatible and can you help with RAM?

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101darkknight

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Hey guys, I'm trying to build my first computer and I'd like it to be a good one. So could you tell me if my hardware will all be compatible and what RAM I should go with?

Here is what I've got so far:

Processor:
Intel Core i5-4570

Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H

Case:
Cooler Master HAF X Full Tower Case

RAM ?

Video Card:
Radeon R9 280X (270X)

Hard Drive:
Plextor M5 Pro Xtreme

Optical Drive:
Asus 24x DVD-RW Serial-ATA Internal OEM

PSU:
AX760 ATX Power Supply

Monitor(s):
ASUS PA248Q

Any tips, adivice as well as help with the RAM would be great. I just don't know if all this stuff will be compatible together. Thanks!
 
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Depends whether you want to overclock, how much you can spend and so on. Here's a good starting point if you want the option of overclocking.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video...
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The CPU and motherboard are incompatible. You need an 8 series motherboard for a Haswell CPU (so Z87, H87 etc). Also, an overclocking-oriented motherboard and a non-K CPU (with very limited overclocking) seems odd. Finally, the PSU seems like overkill.
 
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101darkknight

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Dang! Thanks for the reply! I really don't know much about the inside of computers so I put all this together by looking up good reviews for each piece of hardware. What would you suggest I do to build a better than average computer that can easily perform regular functions and play games at a higher-than-average level?
 
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Depends whether you want to overclock, how much you can spend and so on. Here's a good starting point if you want the option of overclocking.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1010.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-03 21:35 EST-0500)
 
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101darkknight

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Wow, you're super helpful. Thank you! This build looks just like what I'm looking for. I only have a few other questions for you if you don't mind.
The whole point of this computer is to perform everything for general school work (papers, presentations, etc.) and web-browsing with ease. I'd also really like the computer to play games like StarCraft2 or WoW with ease but I don't need the best graphics or all the settings on high.
Would the build you provided accomplish the above criteria? I don't really need to overclock for gaming do I? Thanks a ton!
 
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Well, if you don't need the best graphics you could perhaps get a cheaper graphics card (like a HD 7950 or GTX 760). And overclocking isn't strictly necessary, but it can help - especially since you seem to like games that are demanding on the CPU.
Your non-gaming needs are going to be a piece of cake for any gaming-oriented system, so you don't even have to worry about that side of things.
 
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101darkknight

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Thank you, thank you and thaaaaaank you!
 
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101darkknight

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I will definitely keep that in mind. Seriously, I can't thank you enough! This has saved me hours and hours of digging through stuff I don't understand. I will learn more and more about all of this stuff and I continue through this process of making the computer but you've really done a great deed. Kudos to you and I hope you have an excellent night!
 
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WAIT! Don't buy the RAM yet because 2133mhz while you could get 2400mhz for the same price, same company. You can get this same one for $65.70 from Newegg and the promotion code ends today! http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32400c11d8gab But the same RAM that looks better is on sale for $67.50 and the promo ends Wednesday so I would go for this one http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32400c11d8gab Also, These RAM are actually around $75 but Newegg has a $10 promotion so it's a better deal. Hope I helped! Just trying to get you the most out of your money!
 
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101darkknight

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Thanks a ton my friend! You both are epic human beings for being so dang helpful. Thank you!
 
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101darkknight

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I got all of the hardware that you gave on the list and now I've got another question. I'm going to be running Windows but I keep reading everywhere that Windows 8 is for touchscreen stuff. Does that mean I should run Windows 7 or something? Any insight would be excellent. Thanks!
 
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