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I've been posting a lot of threads about my builds, and it's partially because forum posts die so quickly. So here is another feedback post. Here is my new around $1000 build. Some questions I have is whether or not it's worth it to bump up my GPU to 4gb, and if I should get a higher wattage PSU now rather than later. Other than that looking for general opinion.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($132.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.62 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1038.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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1. Maybe a better SSD (Samsung EVO). Not a priority.
2. Better airflow case.
3. CPU Cooler?

Those are nitpicks. The build looks very solid. You can up it to a 620W like this Antec High Current Gamer 602W ($59.99 after MIR @ NCIX). The XFX 550W would be fine even for a GTX 780. The only caveat is that version of the XFX 550W is not Haswell-ready. It can still work though. You can opt for replacing it with XFX TS 550W but it's about the same price as the Antec one.
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1. Maybe a better SSD (Samsung EVO). Not a priority.
2. Better airflow case.
3. CPU Cooler?

Those are nitpicks. The build looks very solid. You can up it to a 620W like this Antec High Current Gamer 602W ($59.99 after MIR @ NCIX). The XFX 550W would be fine even for a GTX 780. The only caveat is that version of the XFX 550W is not Haswell-ready. It can still work though. You can opt for replacing it with XFX TS 550W but it's about the same price as the Antec one.
 
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In general, that is not a bad choice but can be cheaper without the overclocking gear. But in gaming, an overclocked i5-4690K will be much more powerful than the non-overclockable Intel Xeon.
 
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Thanks, that's good to know.
 
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Thanks for the reply. I'll look at the power supply you put as I thought the one I picked was a little too low in wattage and budget. I will most likely only use my SSD for my OS and essential programs to fit my budget, although it would be nice to have a bigger/faster model. The 200r case is leftover from when this was an $800 build. Since I've upped my budget I might look for a better one. I'm probably going to get a cooler now too as SR-71 Blackbird said.

 
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If you already have the 200R, keep it. Don't waste money replacing it. :)
 
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Thanks for all the info. Probably should have specified that it's a PC Build. As for 200r, I don't actually own it. What I meant to say was it was leftover from when I started the Build as a lower budget $700 to $800 range. Do you think the GPU will suffice? I was told that an i5 4690k is overkill for 760, so I was wondering if 770 would work. I'd rather have the GPU be the bottleneck rather than my processor IMO.
 
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Good looking case and it does come with many fans. Only concern is there are some reviews stating it's low quality metal and low quality fan mounts, still more good reviews than bad though. I'll look into it.

 
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