First Intel Build, but not first build

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Xavier Wells

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After putting some amd builds together, I decided, "why not try intel?", so I did. For under $800, how does this look:

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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($217.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: CFI Bastet ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $782.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-09 18:51 EST-0500)

Update: This is for gaming new things medium-high settings with 35+ fps. Also going to overclock, because if you have a K intel processor why not? (;
 
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One last bit then: I notice your PSU is from Microcenter. If you are able to get to the Microcenter store (the brick and mortar) they have the absolute best prices on CPU & Mobo combos - bar none. Only catch: you have to go to the physical store. Good Luck !
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dual channel your RAM (2x4GB) and maybe get a better quality PSU. Other than that it looks fine. With a little extra money a GTX 760 would be worth it if you can, if not the GTX 660 will work fine!
 
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Xavier Wells

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I've felt really meh about Radeon lately. They've started to become more trouble than they're worth with driver issues. All of my other builds for others and myself have found that nvidia has been a lot more reliable.
 
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Xavier Wells

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I'll put an ssd in there when I have proper funds, but dual channels a great idea! Usually I do single stick because I know I'll be able to add more later and have more.
 
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One last bit then: I notice your PSU is from Microcenter. If you are able to get to the Microcenter store (the brick and mortar) they have the absolute best prices on CPU & Mobo combos - bar none. Only catch: you have to go to the physical store. Good Luck !
 
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Xavier Wells

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If only I could drive there more often, but driving a truck 3 hours burns more gas than worth for the cheap parts. I would if there was one closer to me than in Dallas, TX... I'm an hour out from Austin, TX and driving there is such a pain
 
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