First PC build, looking for input.

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Cubeofrubik

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I know, I know... Noobs like me come here all the time asking about gaming PCs :p

Basically, I'm looking for a build that can run modern games like Shadows of Mordor, Titanfall, etc. I do NOT need it to run everything on ultra at 60fps, I just need something that can run most modern/next gen games smoothly and efficiently. I'm completely new to this sort of thing, so go easy on me. This is what I've come up with so far. Any input or ideas? I would prefer it if the price didn't go any higher than it's already at, and anything that can make it more affordable is very welcome. Thanks.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vLntrH
 
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Get a 2 X 4gb set of memory 8GB is more than you need for gaming and put the savings on a higher end video card 760 range or a R9 280 / 280X.
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Thanks for the tip. Is it a decent built aside from that? And should it be able to run higher end games like the ones mentioned?
 
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Joseph DeGarmo

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Tweaked the build. Only 8 GB is needed for now and the stock cooler should be enough for a non-K CPU. Also included a better PSU. If you want an aftermarket CPU cooler, then at least get a CM Hyper TX3.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.40 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($252.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.49 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $795.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-05 16:19 EST-0500
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.40 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($254.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $784.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-05 16:54 EST-0500

 
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You basically just slightly downgraded the CPU and added a better video card, right? How much of a difference will there be between the GTX-770 and the R9-290? With the lower grade CPU, will the 290 help it perform better or is it just a way to cut down the price without severely altering the quality?

Again, I'm new to this, so be patient :p
 
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Cubeofrubik

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I modified it a little bit, trading a bit of quality to make it more cost efficient (to suite my personal needs). How does this look?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1066 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $712.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-05 21:39 EST-0500
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1066 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $684.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-05 21:53 EST-0500

 
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Joseph DeGarmo

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Why use 1066 MHz memory when you can get 1600 MHz for the same price?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $752.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-06 02:20 EST-0500
 
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