Can you guys look over my build?

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Here it is:
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card ($509.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($57.32 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones ($126.21 @ Amazon)
Total: $2041.33
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-09 07:23 EDT-0400)

Any issues you can find? $2000 budget, built from scratch, peripherals/monitor included in price. Primary task is gaming.
 
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Very solid build. However, with a motherboard like that, the Hyper 212 EVO is going to seriously limit your overclocking. So, I replaced it with a much better cooler, and also got a lower capacity SSD to keep the cost down. I know this is still slightly over budget, so if you can't afford this I'll look into cutting the costs a little further.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.79 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2...
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Thanks! Been asking around, tweaked it a lot, but $2000 is a lot of money so I'm triple and quadruple checking to make sure my money is well spent.
 
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Very solid build. However, with a motherboard like that, the Hyper 212 EVO is going to seriously limit your overclocking. So, I replaced it with a much better cooler, and also got a lower capacity SSD to keep the cost down. I know this is still slightly over budget, so if you can't afford this I'll look into cutting the costs a little further.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.79 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card ($509.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($160.48 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($160.48 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($109.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($57.32 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones ($126.21 @ Amazon)
Total: $2082.13
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-09 16:07 EDT-0400)
 
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Also, just to quickly say, don't listen to everyone who blindly recommends the Hyper 212 EVO. It's a great bang for the buck cooler, but there are cooler and quieter options out there. Especially when you're wanting a decent overclock.
 
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Hilariously enough, that is the exact CPU cooler I had, but I didn't like the color scheme so I went with something different. I think I'm going to set aside my aesthetic tastes and go with that cooler again if it's as crucial to overclocking my CPU as you say it is. Thanks.
 
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