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Here's a build if you don't plan to overclock:

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ PLE Computers)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($329.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: BitFenix...
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I can only see two problems:

you can't OC on a Hxx board
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you don't need a net adaptor

Really though you'd probably fare better sacrificing CPU power for more GPU power

P.S. Do you plan to OC? Will you be using the PC for anything else
 
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Ok well apart from ocing will it be fine to run bf4 and future bf titles/ new games as it stands without the adapter. Nope pure gaming I already have 2 other laptops for school/whatever xD.

 
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Depends I will if I need to run future games optimally so for now ok I will OC but if I can't due to the motherboard thats fine.
 
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Here's a build if you don't plan to overclock:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ PLE Computers)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($329.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($75.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1150.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

-Cheaper processor, same performance.
-Opted for newer H97 chipset motherboard since you're using the newer Haswell refresh processor.
-Removed cpu cooler. The stock one that comes with the processor is fine, but if you want something quieter and safer, then grab the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus/EVO/X.
-Bigger HDD for storage purpose and a SSD for OS/games.
-Stronger gpu for just a bit more than the GTX 760. The R9-280X is comparable to the GTX 770.
-Better case, IMHO. The Bitfenix Shinobi is better built and cheaper.
-Better quality psu. The RM series had problems and I would generally stay away from them.

If you do wish to overclock, then just drop the SSD to make room for overclocking:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($285.00 @ PLE Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($45.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($195.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ PLE Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($329.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($75.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1226.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

-Upgraded the processor to an unlocked processor and the motherboard to a Z97 chipset to overclock.
-Added in a cpu cooler to allow for better overclocking than the stock cooler.
-Removed SSD to save money for overclocking components.
 
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Get an ASRock Z97 Extreme 4 motherboard (another $75) - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_1491&products_id=27553 to go with the i5 4670k
See - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/mainstream-gaming-z97-motherboard,3824.html

Get 1866 ram - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=186_912&products_id=18602 for another $6

The gtx760 only needs 500W. Get a better psu too eg Antec HCG 520M - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_226&products_id=19762 - $60 less

Get a wireles (wifi) network adapter instead of wired (which you don't need as you will have an ethernet port on your mobo anyway) eg http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200_328&products_id=18067 ($15) or get a dual band one if you've got a dual band router eg Asus N53
 
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Sounds good ty for making this build I will think about not ocing but Im sure if I will need to oc to keep up with the newer games. As for the GPU I think thats a great solution!
 
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Overclocking doesn't have to come at a premium
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($79.00 @ PLE Computers)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Performer 99.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($92.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($157.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($479.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1183.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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Here ya go

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($269.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ PLE Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($319.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Thermaltake VM600M1W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1193.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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Ty for the build but I'm definitely not feeling like its a good idea using a dual core processor.
 
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Really good ty! Will look over the parts and see what. I can change with my current build.
 
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Do a little reading about it
Article 1
Article 2
or even just google it
 
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Wow that really surprises me I might go with that it's just idk I think I will have to go with the 4670k ATM.
 
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There's the BF4 benchmark that showed that all the processors were about the same, but if you look at most of the other benchmarks, the i5 beats the Pentium by a pretty large amount. Also, take note that they overclocked the Pentium on an expensive motherboard to allow for better overclocking potential.
 
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