1300 budget gaming computer dont wanna OC

psychostoner

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I wanna be able to play planetside 2 and other games with no lag at all.

And im a intel fan.

Again i dont really ever wanna have to OC I just want a computer that can handle anything without it really.

Please post builds! thanks again

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($123.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1293.38

I want something that maybe better then this and more intel and nvidia if not and u think this build is already good let me know.
 
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if your not overclocking than z97 motherboard wont be necessary. get a h97 mobo instead they are similar to z97 but not really made for overclocing. for storage id get the crucial mx100 256GB ssd which costs about $20 more than pny optima but I think they are more reliable in the long run

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if your not overclocking than z97 motherboard wont be necessary. get a h97 mobo instead they are similar to z97 but not really made for overclocing. for storage id get the crucial mx100 256GB ssd which costs about $20 more than pny optima but I think they are more reliable in the long run
 
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