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Building first gaming pc and need feedback on build

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February 19, 2014 10:45:54 PM

Im buying my first pc build for a gaming pc and im a bit out of my league here. Im not sure if all the parts are good enough or even compatible with each other (excuse my newbness). Anyone have any suggestions for better parts? Im lookin to spend 1000-1200 on it all. Thanks in advance.

Here's the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2WA2y

CPU - Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard - MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory - G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Video Card - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card
Power Supply - Corsair Gaming 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Storage - Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

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a b 4 Gaming
February 19, 2014 10:48:53 PM

what parts are u talking about?
list parts which u want
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a b 4 Gaming
February 20, 2014 12:14:31 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT H230 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $1120.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-20 03:14 EST-0500)
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February 28, 2014 7:07:36 PM

Are you planning to overclock, cause if you are you need the 4670K, if you are not planning to overclock, may drop to a H87 motherboard to save some money
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March 4, 2014 8:20:53 PM

To be honest im not even sure if im gonna even need to overclock. the computer i got right now is 11 years old so i cant do much of anything on it. All i would be doing with my new pc is downloading stuff and gaming so would overclocking really be needed with a build like that? I guess that would be my question actually because I dont really wanna skimp on the storage or video card in the interest of saving money. And besides overclocking, does my motherboard seem over the top? I see similar builds with 100$ mobos. I just picked that because I do plan on upgrading my parts eventually but honestly I have no idea as far as motherboards go.
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March 4, 2014 8:35:06 PM

Also if i were to go with overclocking and buy a cpu cooler on as well could i fit it all in my mid tower? Im not sure if anyone would know for sure but i heard of people buying a build and not being able to fit it all in the case
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March 4, 2014 8:49:41 PM

Actually i already know the case will be too small it says right on the site. so if i were to overclock id need a tower with more room but im not sure if its going to be necessary.
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