$1500 build for a friend. Is this good?

Shocking777

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($150.00)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($85.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($60.00)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N53 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($30.00)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.08 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.30 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($17.00)
Monitor: Asus VS278Q-P 27.0" Monitor ($270.00)
Total: $1509.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-31 05:21 EST-0500)

I7 not needed for gaming in that price range, better invest in a better GPU i would better get a cheaper case also because its only the place where you place your stuff is.
 
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