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This is what I plan to build on in the following days but I would like to make sure that all the parts are compatible and the best I can get for my money.

Newegg - Intel i5-4670K CPU
Newegg - ASRock Fatal1ty Z87
Amazon - Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4 GB)
Newegg - Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" HDD
Newegg - MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB GPU
SuperBiiz - BitFenix Shinobi ATX Mid Tower Case
Newegg - Corsair CX600 600W PSU

Total Price: $935.92

Of course the components i'm worried about the most are the GPU and the CPU and them being compatible with the Motherboard as this is my first time putting a computer together and I want to make sure that everything is done correctly and not have to worry about pieces not working with one another.

Am i missing any components or will this fully function as is?

Thanks in advance to those who take their time to help me out.
 
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Here is a build for you. The case is a budget Antec case (comes with 3 fans), but it is a good one for the $$. If you don't like that, then just filter on Newegg for ATX Mid Tower using this link (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007583%2050001516%2050072745%2050001459%2050014581%2050001375%2050002120%2050002177%2050002031%20600006302%20600029808%20600311678%20600311669%20600315565%20600311671%20600311674%20600311679%20600311680&IsNodeId=1&name=USB%203.0%20%2f%20Audio%20%2f%20IEEE%201394&Order=PRICE&Pagesize=100) and pick one you like.

This build has faster memory (now recommended by Tom's Hardware), a better value hard drive, and an SSD added. If you can't make the push for the SSD, then make that your...
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I have not checked into graphics card clearance for that case (how long the card is vs how much space is in the case)

All parts are compatible though. If you have the money I would buy an SSD drive to go with it, a very nice bump in system speed for only $100 more.
 
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I'd also suggest an SSD, specifically the Crucial M500 240GB SSD can be had for $105.

You also really want an aftermarket cooler with that I5 - the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo is always a good budget pick that will get you a decent overclock.

What's your hard budget?

Edit - also that Bitfenix case doesn't include ANY fans (and it's currently out of stock on your link). I might suggest another unless you're tied to that case.
 
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What would be an alternative that might run me about 950$ tops as far as case and fans go that might be able to fit all the parts in it?
 
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Here is a build for you. The case is a budget Antec case (comes with 3 fans), but it is a good one for the $$. If you don't like that, then just filter on Newegg for ATX Mid Tower using this link (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007583%2050001516%2050072745%2050001459%2050014581%2050001375%2050002120%2050002177%2050002031%20600006302%20600029808%20600311678%20600311669%20600315565%20600311671%20600311674%20600311679%20600311680&IsNodeId=1&name=USB%203.0%20%2f%20Audio%20%2f%20IEEE%201394&Order=PRICE&Pagesize=100) and pick one you like.

This build has faster memory (now recommended by Tom's Hardware), a better value hard drive, and an SSD added. If you can't make the push for the SSD, then make that your first upgrade:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($80.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.88 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec GX500 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1022.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-18 17:52 EDT-0400)
 
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Should I be concerned about the PCPartPicker warnings? I could spare a few dollars to upgrade the PSU but I would rather not unless necessary and if it would affect its performance
 
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I'm not seeing any PCPartPicker warnings - can you let me know what you're seeing?

The EVGA is a budget PSU, but it's not one of what I call the "Garbage" brands. It has a single 12V rail, a good review here (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/EVGA/600B/1.html), and a low percentage of Newegg 1-egg ratings (which is how I look at probability of getting an initial failure).

There are those on these forums who will harp on cost-cutting cheaper capacitors in these PSUs decreasing the overall life expectancy, but you still get a 3-year warranty.

So there would be a few reasons to upgrade the PSU: (1) to get a modular PSU if you're concerned about cable management (but I wouldn't in your case, (2) to get a more efficient rating if you're going to run the PC 24x7 and are concerned about energy costs, and (3) for longevity (i.e. most Seasonic's carry a 5-year warranty), or more power if you want to be able to eventually expand to dual graphics (this PSU only has 2 pcie connectors). But for your case, based on your budget and other components, I think you're fine with this one.
 
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Compatibility Notes
Antec GX500 ATX Mid Tower Case and Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler height clearance could not be verified.
G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory operating voltage of 1.6V exceeds the Intel Haswell CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum.
(Flag compatibility notes as incorrect.)

I took the build's link that you gave me and removed the SSD as I will have to upgrade to it afterwards.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3cfJp
 
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Regarding compatibility - had to research the cooler height clearance a bit.

The Newegg video on the product page says the cooler height for the case is 158mm, which is 1mm! less than the 159mm listed for the CM Hyper 212 evo. However, I'm skeptical of that measurement, but there is no product page on the antec.com website. So, I researched some boards and found a guy here who says the Noctua NH-D14 fits(http://slickdeals.net/f/6520868-antec-gx500-black-atx-m-itx-case-usb3-0-25ar-newegg?page=7). The NH-D14 height is 160mm per the Noctua website, so you're all set with cooler height.

Regarding the memory warning, it just means you'll probably need to go into bios and manually set the XMP profile according to the memory specs. If not, the system may boot up with the memory running at a lower clock speed. With your board, that may not be the case. You'll just want to verify the memory speed it picks up in Bios the first time you boot.
 
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For the googlers stumbling on this as I did, I just wanted to confirm that the Coolermaster 212 evo does fit in the Antec gx500, but if there is any extra space, it's probably not much. I lightly tightened one screw on the mounting arms so it wouldn't fall over, and slid the side on, no movement or extra noise to indicate any extra scraping of heat pipes when installing. This was even with the side window model, and there is no blocking of the side vent fan mount either, at least with the cooler oriented for horizontal air flow to the back of the case. This is with a Asrock z97 Extreme4 motherboard.

Good enough for sub $30 with rebates, but I'd suggest something with a bit more length for the extra space. I suggest running the PSU>CPU cables through the MB cutout at the top left before placing the MB, and pre-attach any 3.5 drive cords before sliding them in as there is little extra room. Also, very little space between the PSU and an ATX board.
 
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