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MalakiArtook
for gaming i would go like this, just as good for much less.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($183.63 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.77 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.79 @ DirectCanada)
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Chiuy

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I would replace your PSU with XFX 850w Full Module. XFX has much better build quality for a PSU than corsair.
As for ram, I also would like to recommend G.Skill since they are consider one of the best gaming ram.
Operating system should be Windows 7 unless you really love Windows 8. Otherwise, W7 all the way.

The case, if you like the Fractal, you should also consider NZXT H440 since they are similar style.
 
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MalakiArtook

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for gaming i would go like this, just as good for much less.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($183.63 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.77 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($699.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.75 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($104.79 @ DirectCanada)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($24.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($24.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($24.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1887.64
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-11 00:20 EDT-0400)
 
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^Pretty much what I was gonna say.
 
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i7Baby

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The Corsair AX's and AX ...i's are also made by Seasonic. So they should be OK.

 
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Trppers

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Thanks for all the suggestions! I've swapped out the PSU for the XFX 750W. I'm just wondering why you recommend the NZXT H440, is it just an alternative for the sake of aesthetics or is it "better" in some way?
 
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