Is this a good build for gaming?

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Hello. Doing my first build, wondering if all the parts fit.
I will be using this PC for gaming (the more CPU intensive ones, Skyrim, CS:GO, Arma).

CPU: Intel i5 4670k - 229€ http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/BX80646I54670K
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - 34.90€ http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/RR-212E-16PK-R1
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A - 139€ http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/Z97-A
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X (2x4GB) DDR3 1600MHz - 84€ http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
Storage: WD Caviar Blue 1TB - 59.90€ http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/WD10EZEX
Graphics: MSI GTX 760 2GB - 199€ http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/N760-TF-2GD5-OC
Case: Bitfenix Shinobi Window - 68€ http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/BFC-SNB-150-KKW1-RP
PSU: XFX 550w Core Edition 80+ Bronze - 59€ http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/P1-550S-XXB9

Total = 872.80€

I don't know if I should get the i5 4690k for 5€ more, is it worth it?
Don't know about the motherboard either, I've been looking at MSI Z87-G45 but I've read bad things about it, and the Killer LAN card doesn't seem too appealing compared to Intel's. Just need the best board under 150€, and I've heard good things about ASUS. Suggestions?
Is everything else in my build good/compatible, though? RAM, Case, Cooler clearance?
Is the PSU good for some overclocking with my CPU and Graphics?


Thanks everyone!
 
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It looks very good. And the 4690k is most defiantly worth 5 euros at least to me it would be, it is a better overclocker and stays cooler than the 4670k. And i would stick with the ASUS board if i were you. The psu has plenty of room for overclocking and everything is compatible. I do not know if that cooler and card will fit in that case and i doubt anyone else will either unless they own they same setup. your best bet is to get the measurements and figure it out yourself.
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It looks very good. And the 4690k is most defiantly worth 5 euros at least to me it would be, it is a better overclocker and stays cooler than the 4670k. And i would stick with the ASUS board if i were you. The psu has plenty of room for overclocking and everything is compatible. I do not know if that cooler and card will fit in that case and i doubt anyone else will either unless they own they same setup. your best bet is to get the measurements and figure it out yourself.
 
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For 5 euros extra you definitely should get the 4690K. I'd even pay up to 20 euros more for it.

Overall, the build seems fine. Asus is definitely a great brand. I don't recommend MSI for anything that isn't a high end motherboard since their cheaper ones are generally crappy.

If you want to be a bit more future proof, I'd get a stronger power supply.
 
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Thanks for answering so quickly! Your information is really reassuring. I'll keep this thread open for some more time to see if I get multiple opinions.

Also, this is the i5 4690k http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/BX80646I54690K I think there's a mistake on their site since it says 'Haswell' 4690, I thought it's supposed to be 'Devil's Canyon'?
 
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Its a haswell devils canyon lol. I believe the devils canyon part is just the name of the new TIM (Thermal Interface Material) that they use on the 4690k.
 
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Thanks for clearing this up for me, I appreciate it.
Still looking at those case / cooler / graphics dimensions, and I will probably have to move the fan cooler up a bit so it doesn't touch the RAM.
Are there any better cases in terms of airflow / temperatures / quality than the Bitfenix Shinobi Window at that price range? Thanks again.

 
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139025&cm_re=corsair_230t-_-11-139-025-_-Product

Thats what i have very good airflow and a good amount of space it will defiantly fit the gpu and im almost positive it will fit the cooler i have a big ass noctua NH-D14 cooler in mine. It comes in blue as well and i believe theres a windowed version too. Or keep reading reviews there are soo many cases to pick from it can be hard.
 
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