FINAL build for christmas 2013.

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How does this look everyone? i do plan to overclock eventually. Is there anything i can do to improve this gaming build? I am thinking the only thing i can do is increase fans. do you think cooling will be a problem in this build?

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($123.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($345.91 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($90.43 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Keyboard: SteelSeries APEX Wired Gaming Keyboard ($94.99 @ Microcenter)
Mouse: SteelSeries Sensei RAW Wired Laser Mouse ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset ($107.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $1651.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-13 18:16 EST-0500)
 
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The build looks good but I would highly suggest going for Haswell instead, as they perform about 6% better per clock.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($222.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($123.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda...
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Deus Gladiorum

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Everything will fit, not to worry.
It looks like a really solid build overall. The only thing is that I'd get some 1866 MHz RAM with good CAS latency from G. Skill. It's a bit more pricey, and it won't make a dramatic difference in performance for games, but it might be nice to have. It's your call, but if not, everything else will work perfectly:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

UPDATE: Also, you really don't need 750W. 650 W would be more than sufficient, though the 750 W is good if you plan on doing SLI in future.
 
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The build looks good but I would highly suggest going for Haswell instead, as they perform about 6% better per clock.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($222.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($123.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($345.91 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($90.43 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Keyboard: SteelSeries APEX Wired Gaming Keyboard ($94.99 @ Microcenter)
Mouse: SteelSeries Sensei RAW Wired Laser Mouse ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset ($107.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $1673.22
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-13 18:45 EST-0500)
 
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Case will fit everything just fine. Only thing I would change is to get a better quality PSU such as this one:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850bbefx

Or this one if you don't mind no modular

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-power-supply-tp750p

Also to get more bang for your buck I would get this keyboard and mouse:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Ultimate Wired Gaming Keyboard ($102.79 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Logitech G500s Laser Gaming Mouse Wired Laser Mouse ($58.99 @ B&H)
Total: $161.78
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-13 18:57 EST-0500)
 
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Haswell is the 4th generation of Intel Core series processors. The processors start with a 4, unlike Ivy Bridge which were 3rd generation processors, and start with a 3 (3770k 3570k vs 4770k 4670k).

Haswell processor perform about 6% better than IB processors.

The processor that you chosen in your build was a 3570k - an IB i5 processor. I suggested that you update it to a 4670k - Haswell i5.

If you have any more questions feel free to ask :)
 
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Personally, I would say drop the card down to a 760 and then add in a second one or upgrade later on when you have the extra money. An SSD will improve the general performance of your computer alot more that a 770 would (except of course in gaming).
 
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The i5-4670k isn't a big difference over the i5-3570k. The i5-3570k is actually better for overclocking than the i5-4670k, but regardless the main point here is that I can guarantee you won't see the difference in games. I also don't know why you would drop to a GTX 760 if this is meant to be a gaming PC.

Also important to note is that if for whatever reason you did get an i5-4670k over an i5-3570k, you'd need a new motherboard because they're not cross-compatible. Seriously, just stick with the i5-3570k especially because you can get it for cheaper. The i5-3570k is a great CPU, and it'll probably be one of the last things you need to upgrade in your rig in future. There's no use for spending extra on potentially 6% extra performance (especially because that's 6% in benchmarks, NOT in games) so honestly, why bother? You won't see a difference unless you're doing time crucial things for work.

Also, considering the motherboard and potential of an i5-3570k, you'll want the option to overclock in future, since it's extra performance for free. It's just an option that's nice to have open to you later down the line, and considering the fact that you're getting a CPU cooler, it's pretty obvious that you'd want to overclock. If you're not ever planning on overclocking, then there's little reason for a CPU cooler as the stock CPU cooler are more than enough for keeping the CPU cool.
 
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The 3570k can overclock higher number wise, but not performance. Remember that clock speed isn't directly related to performance when comparing different generations. A 4670k @ 4GHz is roughly equal to a 3570k @ 4.2GHz

In the build I linked, I did put in an 1150 motherboard :)

Also, besides the performance difference processor wise, Z87 has alot more SATA 3 ports as well as 6 USB 3.0 ports vs the 4 that Z77 has.
Of course, this is personal preference, but I would NEVER use the stock cooler that comes with a processor, unless you're on a super low budget, or you're troubleshooting. They're loud and perform poorly.
 
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