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First time building a PC from scratch. Wondering if my build is correct:
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2KysT

I plan to use my rigg for just Gaming purposes. Also, I do not plan to overclock hence why I chose i7 4770 over 4770k.

I have a few questsion:
1) Are these compenents compatible?
2) What PSU would best fit my needs?

Thanks in advance!
 
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More PCI-E, SATA, & USB slots/connections. It also includes PCI slots. I just prefer full-size ATX boards because of the extra real-estate they offer. There's no reason to use a micro-ATX motherboard in a full-size ATX case IMO. They are nice for making smaller systems in micro-ATX cases, but...
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OK, to elaborate a bit: the 850W PSU is perfect if you intend to add a second graphics card later. This is a good idea, because 4k monitors are getting less expensive and one of those would make even a GTX 780 Ti cry.

You may get some comments like "8 GB of RAM is enough for gaming". These are true, but I still think with your budget it's smart to get 16GB. It's future-proof. You can always buy 8 GB now and and add 8 more later, but that's risky. It's safer and simpler to get a kit of 16GB that has been tried and tested together in the factory.
 
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Thanks :)
I'm also curious to know if I need to buy a thermal paste seperately or if it comes with the CPU/cooler
 
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What are the benefits of a full sized ATX vs micro ATX?
 
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Compare Z87-Plus and Asus Gryphon Z87

LOL, I finally figured out how to paste a long URL here...

Comparing the features, they are very similar. The Z87-Plus has PCI slots, which gives you more options when it comes to adding wireless cards and other extras. The Gryphon has an extra PCI-E x1 and an extra SATA cable. No major difference.

Differences in general between full sized and micro - just the size... OK, full size often have more slots - but it's not the case with these two boards.

 
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More PCI-E, SATA, & USB slots/connections. It also includes PCI slots. I just prefer full-size ATX boards because of the extra real-estate they offer. There's no reason to use a micro-ATX motherboard in a full-size ATX case IMO. They are nice for making smaller systems in micro-ATX cases, but they just limit your options in a full-size ATX case.
 
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I see and what is the reasoning behind picking a CAS 9 over CAS 10 RAM?

With this build, would I need to worry about any overheating issues?
 
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CAS 9 is faster than CAS 10. The lower the CAS the better with RAM. For the same speed, voltage, and price it's always a good idea to get the lowest CAS rating possible. The G.Skill Sniper RAM is awesome. I've had it in my last two personal systems.

You won't run into any overheating issues with your build. The version of the CPU you picked is not capable of easily being overclocked, so the Hyper 212 EVO will keep it running nice and cool compared to the stock cooler.
 
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