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Hello!
I am currently working on my first build. I have come up with the following:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qzMpRB
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qzMpRB/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $749.91


I had a friend donate an EVGA 01G-P3-1561-AR as a graphics card.

My hope is to be able to upgrade my computer eventually, i.e. get a new graphics card when funds are available, add more RAM if needed.

I am concerned about compatibility issues as well as everything being balanced with no bottle necking.

To that end, will the relatively cheap motherboard affect future plans and place any limits on expansion? I don't plan to ever really use SLI, so I didn't know if I could skip on a top line board, or should I get something like a GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 LGA 1150 Intel Z97

Ultimately, I am looking for a decent gaming rig that will let me play any game for a while to come.

Thanks for reading, and thanks in advance for any comments!
 
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MADD617
Everything sounds like it's compatible, and PC Part Picker usually tells you if something is incompatible (unless you have it turned off).
The GTX 560ti seems like a really expensive card for it's performance. If you want to run any game, you'll probably need 2 of those. MSI don't say anything about SLI compatibility (but it is compatible with CrossFire) with your motherboard, so if you want to run 2 GTX 560 ti's you'll need a SLI compatible motherboard.

The 212 Evo should fit too.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1846746/hyper-212-fit-inside-fractal-design-micro-atx-fit-good.html

As for your power supply, i'd suggest going for something like a EVGA Supernova B2 750W. Either Bronze or Gold, both are good but Gold is better...
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $742.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-12 19:44 EST-0500

sorry it took so long... This build can't SLI but you can overclock your CPU
 
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the imbalance in your system comes from your relatively weak GPU (the model you listed, when Googled, comes to a GTX 560Ti)

Everything is compatible, although your processor is not the best fit with a Z97 since it can't be overclocked (it's a non-K series). You could save some money getting a H97 motherboard (probably not much, since that Z97 is so cheap), or spend a little more and get a 4690K, which can be overclocked.

The CX series has been known to have problems, not the least of which is lower quality components and build quality, and up to the pins on their ATX connector being wrong so you can't even plug it in to your motherboard. I would recommend that you switch to a quality PSU, and with a single GPU setup you won't need more than 550W, also depending on which GPU you end up using, of course.

The GTX 560 Ti isn't a bad card, but at this point it's considered low-end, and probably won't allow you to play the latest games at an acceptable framerate without cranking down the settings to the minimum.
 
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Everything sounds like it's compatible, and PC Part Picker usually tells you if something is incompatible (unless you have it turned off).
The GTX 560ti seems like a really expensive card for it's performance. If you want to run any game, you'll probably need 2 of those. MSI don't say anything about SLI compatibility (but it is compatible with CrossFire) with your motherboard, so if you want to run 2 GTX 560 ti's you'll need a SLI compatible motherboard.

The 212 Evo should fit too.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1846746/hyper-212-fit-inside-fractal-design-micro-atx-fit-good.html

As for your power supply, i'd suggest going for something like a EVGA Supernova B2 750W. Either Bronze or Gold, both are good but Gold is better.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=393
The Bronze has a 5 year warranty, and the Gold has a massive 10 year warranty (at least in Australia) compared to your Corsair CX750's 3 year warranty.
 
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Hi Everyone,
Thanks for the help and advice. I will go with a better motherboard. I will look into overclocking as well.

I know the gpu isn't the best, but it was free. I am just using it for a bit until I get some funds for a higher end gpu.
 
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