2.5 months ago I was about to buy this build but delayed. Does this still qualify as a strong gaming PC?

Learjet

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2v6lo
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($73.75 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($339.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1342.65

EDIT A few questions

  • ■ Would I get better gaming performance out of a Core i7 3930K?

    ■ It that CPU cooler more than enough? Would I survive with a 212 EVO?

    ■ I want the get the best possible performance without spending $50 per 1-fps
 

Learjet

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I might be tempted in the future, I want it as an option at least.
 

tonyzet

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A couple hundred available watts are always welcome in my opinion :)
 

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