I finished my build!

Mxdden

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hUB0
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hUB0/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hUB0/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Tough Power 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Quick Fire Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard ($107.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: Logitech G500s Laser Gaming Mouse Wired Laser Mouse ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1271.71
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-10 16:00 EST-0500)
This is my finished build. this is a strictly gaming computer. are there any suggestions you guys have to improve my build,or to decrease the price. My budget is $1500
 
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_Vass

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your motherboard + cpu is about 350$. you could cut 100$ on this and get a 8320 + 100$ motherboard, and it will on par with the i5. the extra 100$ could be used to get a r9 280x instead of a 760.
 

Rammy

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Pretty much disagree with everyone above me -
An SSD is awesome but it's not an absolute necessity, it's not like games will run any faster.
1TB HDD is plenty for a gaming computer.

Additionally, that cooler won't fit in that case, and the PSU is massive overkill (unless you are planning GTX760 SLI in the near future). Thermaltake wouldn't exactly be top of my list for PSU brands either,
 

bjaminnyc

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No affect? You don't agree your games/levels will load faster?



 

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bjaminnyc

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I can tell you with 100% certainty games load faster off an SSD from experience. I have a second SSD just for games. Nevertheless, everyone is correct I suppose. For my typical use pattern SSDs make a huge overall experience difference, for others it may not. I will say I've hit the point where every box in my house is at minimum OS on an SSD, HTPCs included. Using a PC with the OS on a platter drive now is just painful.
 

sportfreak23

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I'll have a look at it, maybe someone can beat me to it :p

Edit:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Quick Fire Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard ($107.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: Logitech G500s Laser Gaming Mouse Wired Laser Mouse ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1278.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-10 16:59 EST-0500)

Changed the PSU. If you want a fully modular one this one is $20 more and over kill for your build but meh its on sale.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bbefx

Your RAM was out of stock so I swapped it out, RAM can't seem to stay in stock these days gotta check every 2 hours or so. As for getting a R9 280x, last few days when I was looking alot are out of stock and I can't be bothered to look through all of them + the websites to check again :p Maybe a gtx 770 if you want more power
 
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Rammy

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Antec One max cooler height = 155mm
Hyper 212 Evo = 159mm

It'll fit in a lot of cases, but the One is a bit narrow in that area. The Antec Three Hundred Two would fit it though, if you wanted something similar. Nothing wrong with the Bitfenix Shinobi mind you, built a friends PC into one and it feels a lot more expensive than it is.