First PC Build for Diablo 3

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39eqP

I am looking to build a pc to run diablo 3 on max settings. I am trying to keep my pc below 600 if possible could stretch to 700 if needed.
Please let me know what you think of my build good and bad. I have no plans to overclock my pc now or in the near future.
Any opinions or insight would be super helpful as i was my first PC build to be successful and as simple as can be. Thanks in advance for all your help!

Also:
Is my graphics card a good choice? or is there a better one for a similiar price?
Would an intel i3 or i5 be better for me than the AMD i chose? and if so why?
 
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Fortunately, D3 doesn't require a lot to run well. Here is something at your max budget. Blizzard games are notorious for running better on Intel CPU's. My i5 2400 and HD 5850 in my file server does really well for D3. Both of these would be faster than that.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $707.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-13 14:52 EDT-0400)

Something closer to your lower end.
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CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $542.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-13 14:53 EDT-0400)

And something more in the middle.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($199.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $647.42
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-13 14:56 EDT-0400)
 
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What are your thoughts on this build?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/39noQ
should i look into a CPU cooler?
Also does the case i get make much of a difference?
 
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The 4670k is an overclocker's chip. You cannot overclock with that board. You want 2 sticks of ram for dual channel. Even the non k 4670 isn't worth the extra cost over the 4440. The case has no cable management capability. That power supply isn't very good either. Your build actually costs a few $$ more than my last build and is slower for gaming. A GTX 660 is about even with an HD 7870 where the 750ti is similar to an HD 7850. A cooler isn't a bad idea. A coolermaster hyper TX3 is plenty for this build.
 
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Build with a 750ti and cooler
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $629.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-14 10:18 EDT-0400)

Build with GTX 660 and cooler
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($199.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $669.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-14 10:20 EDT-0400)
 
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What benefits would i get from the 660 vs the 750 ti?
 
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Thanks to everyone for the insight and help!
By the end of the week i should have a semi-final selection put together for my build and i will repost it on here for final critiques or changes!
Thanks again!
 
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