First Time Build Review / Tips

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3l6MX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3l6MX/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3l6MX/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper N520 43.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($38.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.24 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($119.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($509.55 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($100.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1302.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-02 23:23 EDT-0400)
 

Gate9er

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Since he will not be overclocking, the 4670 would suffice.