Gaming, streaming, and some youtube video making Build 2014

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Hello all, i took some advise from some people on here and put together a build for myself. I don't really plan to overclock, but i feel more comfortable to have a OC build because i might want to in the future, and it just makes it more future proof. I am wondering if this build is good enough for my needs, i play mostly mmo like Guild wars 1 and 2, league, and rs3. And i hope to expand into more games. Is the XFX 550w psu in the build enough wattage psu for OCing, or should i get better? Does OCing require a lot more watts, or no? Feel free to give me suggestions on part changes or leave a comment of what you think!
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Build - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PtYbVn
PS: I do plan on waiting for a GTX 960 so the 760 isn't 100% final.. I'm going to order everything and wait for a 960 to see it's performance and pricing and play on integrated graphics for the time being.
 
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I would change the gpu to the R9 280, as it is more powerful, and it is on a sale for very cheap. If I was in US, I would definitely use that for my build. R9 270X < GTX 760 ($179) < R9 280 (only $156 or another deal at $159!!!) < GTX 770

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant9)

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Apotop 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard...

fooball

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The first thing I would say is you can go much cheaper on the ram. This one is $64 and ddr3 1600 and dual channel too

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Apotop 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $917.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-15 01:34 EDT-0400
 

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Also, if you want to save time and ~$2, the hyper 212 cpu cooler should be bought from one of the other retailers. The shipping from microcenter costs $5.99, and you have to take time to print and mail in the rebate form for the ~$8 rebate.
 

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I would change the gpu to the R9 280, as it is more powerful, and it is on a sale for very cheap. If I was in US, I would definitely use that for my build. R9 270X < GTX 760 ($179) < R9 280 (only $156 or another deal at $159!!!) < GTX 770

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant9)

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Apotop 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($156.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $883.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-15 01:48 EDT-0400

The $159 R9 280: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/his-video-card-h280qc3g2m
$156: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280gaming3g
 
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