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mdeering

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So I'm looking to build a gaming PC, but I want to build one that won't go out of date for a while.

Here's the current specs that I put together: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/24vAF

What I really want to know is if there is anything that I should upgrade and if there are any components that I don't really need and should go with a cheaper alternative.

Thanks!
 
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Swordkd
If it's a gaming Pc, no reason to purchase the 4770k. Stick with the 4670k. Also, stick with 8gb's of Ram as well.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($171.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM...
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If you want to overclock, you'll want a 4770K, since it has an unlocked multiplier. Otherwise, get a cheaper cpu cooler and a B85 or H87 motherboard (since you don't seem to be running sli/cf either).

@rolli59 the OP's build already has a 128GB SSD.
 
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rolli59

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Missed it was looking under the HDD!
 
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Swordkd

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If it's a gaming Pc, no reason to purchase the 4770k. Stick with the 4670k. Also, stick with 8gb's of Ram as well.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($171.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($699.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Cooler Master CM 690 II (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($83.19 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk II 950W 80+ Silver Certified ATX Power Supply ($145.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1819.05
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-18 20:55 EST-0500)

Saved money where I could, and spent more on the SSD and Psu(in case you ever want to SLI that video card).

Faster 780ti for less money. Great quality Psu with plenty of wattage for two 780ti's and overclocking. Less expensive motherboard from a trusted brand with some really nice features as well. Saved some money on the 2tb HDD too, and upped the build to a 250gb SSD. Went with the Evo over the Pro for savings with neglible performance loss.
 
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