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April 7, 2014 12:41:15 PM

Hi! Thank you for taking your time to read this. I'm a first time builder and looking to build a gaming PC. This is everything that I have picked out on Newegg.
Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core
CPU Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1600
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM
Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB (Superclocked)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V (Don't know how many watts I need)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

So, my question is are all of these parts compatible? And do I need to buy a wireless adapter (I can NOT run a cable from my router to my PC)? And just some overall recommendations. Thanks!

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April 7, 2014 12:50:44 PM

Yes, all of those parts are compatible, but you're overspending in a few areas where you don't need it, and underspending in others you do need.

I would drop the i7 and get the i5-4670k, which will perform about the same, but save you $100.
Get a 2x4GB set of the cheapest 1600 CAS9 1.5v RAM you can find, which should save you a little bit of money.
Get a better quality power supply from Antec, SeaSonic or XFX. You can usually get Antec's HCG520 or 620 for about the same price.
Save $30 and get Home Premium Windows instead of Pro, you don't need Pro for gaming and it's a waste of money.

With the saved money get a GTX 770 for better gaming performance.
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