Need help for a sub $1500 gaming pc

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Chipiman

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Hey guys this would be my first build and I need help putting together the components. I had my friend pick out some of the parts but I would like you guys' input. Thank you in advance :)
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2u1MR

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.99)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($151.97)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.06)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.53)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($179.98)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($90.43)
Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 600W ATX Power Supply ($24.99)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-208DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Full (32/64-bit) ($199.99)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($133.49)
Total: $1260.41
 
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Calnin

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Alright. So, I changed some stuff. I picked an extreme3 over the extreme4 just because the extreme4 is only slightly better than the 3, and i don't think the price increase is worth it. Someone else could correct me if I'm wrong about that. I changed the RAM to a cheaper RAM but it's still RAM. I added in an SSD with the saved money. I also upgraded the power supply because that power supply isn't one of the most reliable ones according to the tier lists. I took away the blu-ray drive because unless you're watching blu-ray you probably don't need it. Changed windows 7 to windows 8.1 just because it's cheaper and it'll be better. The interface will be different, but it's still an OS. I changed the 660 to a 270x because the 270x outperforms the 660, you could consider upgrading to a 760 or 770 since its still in your budget. and i think thats it.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2u34v
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2u34v/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2u34v/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.53 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($214.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($90.43 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($112.13 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($133.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $1229.49
 
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