Is this build good/fully compatible for gaming? First Time Build

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BlackDeathX

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Hello, I would appreciate any recommendations on this build to help me maximize my performance per dollar. It's my first build and I've done quite a bit of research. I believe this build is substantial and will yield a good gaming experience but I want some final opinions. Thanks

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2EuTP
 
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No more money would need to be spent.

You can get a non-K CPU and an h87 motherboard and drop the CPU cooler. This will not affect performance at all. It just won't let you be able to overclock as a hobby.

The PSU can be changed to an XFX 650 unit. Same quality and more reasonable amount of power.

Then the saved money can be spent on a gtx770 or r9 280x which will be a big performance improvement in gaming power.
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you are over doing the psu. all you need is about 600 watts.

you could save money there. and invest in a gtx 770.

and you can play 95% of modern games at max settings.

things like bf4 or crysis 3 possibly not at maximum with a smooth framerate over 50+
 
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BlackDeathX

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Thanks for the reply, but could you explain what changes could be made? I imagine it would cost more but I would like to know.
 
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BlackDeathX

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Thanks for the tips I'll definitely look into changing a few things.

 
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No more money would need to be spent.

You can get a non-K CPU and an h87 motherboard and drop the CPU cooler. This will not affect performance at all. It just won't let you be able to overclock as a hobby.

The PSU can be changed to an XFX 650 unit. Same quality and more reasonable amount of power.

Then the saved money can be spent on a gtx770 or r9 280x which will be a big performance improvement in gaming power.
 
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BlackDeathX

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As this is my first PC build, I didn't intend on overclocking at first but instead got the K version so i would have the option later. That being said, I think I'll follow your suggestions. Thank you and everyone else for your help!
 
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