Is this a good first time build for $1300?

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folkcat1234

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I'm not sure on the case and the motherboard. Also, should I save $50 and grab the 2GB 770 or stick with 4? Thanks.


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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-118BB DVD/CD Drive ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Samsung S24B150BL 23.6" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1289.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-25 09:37 EST-0500)
 
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geofelt
Save the $50. 2gb vs. 4gb is no big plus.
Read this:
http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Video-Card-Performance-2GB-vs-4GB-Memory-154/

You will want a cooler. A$30 cm hyper212 would be good.

And, yes, change that to a 2 x 4gb ram kit.

I might not pay extra for a gold certified or modular psu either.

I will not build today without a SSD for the os. 120gb Samsung evo is good.

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Save the $50. 2gb vs. 4gb is no big plus.
Read this:
http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Video-Card-Performance-2GB-vs-4GB-Memory-154/

You will want a cooler. A$30 cm hyper212 would be good.

And, yes, change that to a 2 x 4gb ram kit.

I might not pay extra for a gold certified or modular psu either.

I will not build today without a SSD for the os. 120gb Samsung evo is good.

 
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4eyed

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With that budget you can get a new intel Haswell CPU (i5 4670k + Asus Z87-A). This won't give you a lot more speed, but with the new CPU socket you will be able to upgrade your CPU in the future. You could also get a 2GB GTX 770, which will perform about as good as a 4gb at 1080p resolution. Instead of 1x8gb, go with 2x4gb, and try to slide in a 120gb SSD for a generally quicker PC. Also, if you're not going to SLI, you don't need such an awesome PSU, a good 650w 80+ bronze will be enough.
 
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