Is this build overpowered/Imbalanced

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As title. Note This is for research purposes and i most likely wont use this build. The build is supposed to be for a Gtx770 mainly for gaming and light Photoshop. (CS4 is all i have right now) and tell me what would be a good way to balance it. And if you have a better build with a 780 thats under 1800 tell me because this is for research purposes. Also i would prefer a locked processor because im going to make a cheap 600 dollar PC for OC practice.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3h9Ma

-[Edit will also require the screen size and OS im using]-
 
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good build :)
it is a revision of your build with the best bang for the buck parts
add cpu cooler for OC
12 phase VRM mobo, better OC
better ram 1866 LC9. you need no more than 8GB for gaming
GTX 770 evga acx cooler

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 Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500...
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good build :)
it is a revision of your build with the best bang for the buck parts
add cpu cooler for OC
12 phase VRM mobo, better OC
better ram 1866 LC9. you need no more than 8GB for gaming
GTX 770 evga acx cooler

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 Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($513.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($142.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1683.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-26 23:37 EDT-0400)
 
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Your build is looking pretty good, but there are a few changes you might wanna make. I way to cut down on some costs are...

A. Buy cheaper fans, and upgrade later.
B. Go with a GTX 760, it's arguably the best value on the market atm (I appreciate your EVGA choice though)
C. The Asus Maximus VI Hero provides similar performance to the Sabertooth at a bit lower cost. The thermal armor helps a little, but with the current technology is a bit of a gimmick. The Hero provides you with slightly better overclocking, at the cost of built-in wireless.
D. Although it isn't a cost-effective choice, an aftermarket CPU Cooler will help GREATLY reduce your temps if OCing. Consider a liquid NZXT or Corsair Hydro Series.
These are a few things to think about.

An updated build guide can be found here:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3haWi
 
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Crap i accidentaly made that the best answer when i havent decided yet
 
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