Building first gaming computer need help (Canada)

Killerpowerss

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Here are the parts i got and want to know if they are compatible and good for the prices.
Case - CM enforcer $89.99
DVD Drive - Asus Internal 24x DVD writer $19.99
CPU - I5 4690k $256.00
CM Hyper 212 evo direct heat pipe cpu cooler $35.99
Ram - Kingston HyperX blu 8GB (2x4GB) 1600MHz $89.99
Hard drive - Seagate Desktop HDD 1TB 3.5" $57.99
Motherboard - ASUS Z87-A Socket 1150 Intel Z87 Chipset $154.99
PSU - EVGA 500W 80Plus Bronze Certified Power Supply 3 Year Warranty Intel 4th Gen CPU Ready $59.99
GPU - Evga GTX 750Ti SC $169.99
OS - windows 8.1 $109.99
Total: $1180.74
My budget is $1200 if anyone can find a better graphics card that wont go over my budget that would be great!
All the parts i am buying from here: http://www.canadacomputers.com/


 
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Trim the case a bit and you can hit your budget
If you really want to hit your budget you can get either the Gigabyte Z97 Gaming 3 or UD3H

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($251.48 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.43 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte...
Much more OP build for only $50 more

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($251.48 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.43 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($399.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($77.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.79 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($104.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1232.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
Trim the case a bit and you can hit your budget
If you really want to hit your budget you can get either the Gigabyte Z97 Gaming 3 or UD3H

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($251.48 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.43 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($399.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.24 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.79 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($104.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1208.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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