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Motherboard : Asus Z87 Expert
CPU : I5 4670k (Hopefully 4.9/5 GHz)
Cooler : Swiftech H320
GPU : Asus GTX 780
Ram : 8GB G-Skill Rip Jaw X @2133 Mhz
PSU : Seasonic M12ii 850W (80+ Bronze)
Thermal compound : Gelid Solutions GC-Extreme
Fans : 3 Scythe Gentle Typhoon's

I have a disk reader that i could also add to the build.
I have a 1TB Seagate drive that has Windows 8.1. I need to know if I should add a SSD to the build. If so, what other parts do I downgrade? (Limited budget) And is there a tool to just transfer the OS (nothing else) from one drive to another?
OR Should I wait for the Maxwell 880 and the Broadwell series?

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Thanks Pr3di for correcting my typo.
I did some research and decided on the Z87 motherboards form Asus and chose a Z87 Pro Board instead of the expert as I don't use Thunderbolt features.
 
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If you're worried about Maxwell coming out soon, get an EVGA 780, that way if it comes out in less than 3 months, you can trade up.

I believe Samsung SSD's can copy "just" the Windows installation with the included/downloadable Samsung Magician software, but I honestly haven't tried it.

I'd say downgrade the RAM to 1866 MHz for some extra bucks back for the SSD, as you really won't notice that much performance difference, and you can always try your hand at overclocking it to 2133.

Quick Edit: You can set AHCI after-the-fact with some clever registry cheating in regedit without crashing your Windows install, so that's a non-issue.
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Is that the correct name of the mobo? You need Z87 for Haswell. And a good one will do it, I think that the high-end ones only bring bragging rights with the price (hehe).
The PSU is overkill, and the RAM speed I think also. 1600 will do for gaming with an Intel CPU.
I don`t know anything about the cooler, but if it`s too high end, I would maybe look for something cheaper in order to get an SSD.

If you gon`t get an SSD now, and get one let`s say 1 year later, you will hate yourself for this. SSD`s are a must (let`s say) for these spesc if you really want to enjoy your build.

Also, I recommend a fresh windows install, as the SSD needs to be configured differently also (AHCI mode in bios and other settings).
 
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If you're worried about Maxwell coming out soon, get an EVGA 780, that way if it comes out in less than 3 months, you can trade up.

I believe Samsung SSD's can copy "just" the Windows installation with the included/downloadable Samsung Magician software, but I honestly haven't tried it.

I'd say downgrade the RAM to 1866 MHz for some extra bucks back for the SSD, as you really won't notice that much performance difference, and you can always try your hand at overclocking it to 2133.

Quick Edit: You can set AHCI after-the-fact with some clever registry cheating in regedit without crashing your Windows install, so that's a non-issue.
 
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I live in Asia, so no EVGA goodness for me. :(
I think I might stick with the Ram as the fastest to slowest speed difference is less about $5 and save me some trouble.
I might get a 120GB Samsung ssd with some extra savings in additional months (might as well treat myself to a new monitor too XD)
I feel like investing in a good cooler, but I think a triple rad is overkill.... maby the $80 saved by going dual rad might help.
I'll just leave the PSU as it is. Money might fall from the sky and maby I'll be able to SLI.
Unfortunately, I have really no more money for a fresh install of the OS
I still have alot to learn about stuff regarding the UEFI/BIOS stuff, so I', taking baby steps.
The build will be in April. (May for the ssd and monitor. Have to stick with my 4:3 one.)
AND since I might be going dual rad, a mid tower case might help me save some money here and there too.
Thanks for the suggestions so far!
 
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No problem. I will say though, if you look at getting an SSD later for Windows, esp from the Samsung 840 series, get the 250GB over the 120GB. The 120GB is pretty neutered (by comparison to the larger sizes) in its read/write speeds over the larger drives, and you can find the 250GB version on sale for sub $150-160 US fairly often.

Make sure to pick a roomy mid-tower if that's the case. If the difference in price between the RAM is so low, then go ahead and stick with the 2166.

I'll disagree on the PSU being overkill, but that's because I've fried a part before due to a PSU failure, and strongly believe you shouldn't compromise your multiple hundred dollar components on a cheap power supply :p Enjoy your rig, I believe it should be just fine :)

Do make sure the board you're getting is Z87 and not Z78 though.
 
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