Opinion needed for my 1st custom gaming pc

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Kristokev23

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Hi guys, i need an advice and opinion for my first build. I accept any suggestions for my build. Here is the list of the components:

Case: Fractal design define R4
CPU: Intel I7 4770
Memory: 16 GB Kingston Hyper X
GPU: Asus OC GTX760 2GB
Mobo: Asus H87-Pro
SSD samsung evo 840 sata 3 250 G
HDD: WD green 1TB
PSU: corsair cs750M
Optical drive: Asus dvd writter
Keyboard: corsair k70
Mice: Naga hex red
OS: windows 8

I choose 4770 non k because this is my 1st time build a pc, and i don't know how to over clock and whether it is worth it or not. I will using this computer mainly for playing games and for photoshop ( I'm a beginner btw). Lower the price with same performance (or higher performance maybe haha) is better!! Please give me suggestions for the components that i choose. Thank you very much
 
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Onus

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I would switch out the i7 for an i5. For most things, you won't notice a difference.
Select a better PSU. You'll only need 500W-550W for your rig, but the cheap Corsair is built by CWT (not Seasonic) using some inferior Samxon capacitors. They can't take heat and are known for early failure. Get a PSU made by Seasonic, such as their own or XFX.
Photoshop may be able to use it, but you probably don't need 16GB of RAM; cutting back to 8GB (2x4GB) will save a nice chunk of change.
 
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Kristokev23

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should i pick i5 4670 k or non k? Can you give me the link for good psu?i don't have any idea about PSU. How about the mobo, should i change the mono to the z87 series?
thank a lot for your suggestion man
 
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The price difference may be small. If that is the case, the "K" version will give you the option of overclocking, if you ever want it. I suspect it is worthwhile. In that case, you would want a Z87 board. I'd also recommend an aftermarket cooler, but if you won't OC initially, it's not a requirement. I usually recommend a 120mm tower-style cooler OTHER THAN the frequently-parroted Hyper212 EVO. It's not that the CM is a bad cooler (it isn't), but compared to its similar competitors from NZXT and Enermax (and formerly Xigmatek until a price jack) it is a bang/buck Loser since you're paying for a name.

Edit: PSU links...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371071 is a Seasonic-built 80+ Gold Antec for $80;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013 is a Seasonic-built 80+ Bronze XFX (one site shows it is also Gold) for $70; there might be a $10 MIR on it too.
 
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