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New build, please provide input

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April 13, 2014 10:26:45 PM

So after a lot of research, this is what I have for my build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($222.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($85.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($19.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1139.87

I really want to pull the trigger on components by the end of the week, please give me input on what you think of this build. Would you change anything?

Thanks!

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April 13, 2014 10:47:02 PM

Looks good but, what is the case? I would recommend either a Corsair 300R or NZXT H440
April 13, 2014 10:48:34 PM

I would buy a case as well
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April 13, 2014 10:57:20 PM

Might look to change the PSU, the CX is entry level and with cheap caps, wouldn't trust it. Rest will be a good rig, hate to see something get fried ;) 
April 14, 2014 6:39:22 AM

Thank you for the input!
I forgot to mention I already have a case.
any PSU you recommend tradesman1?
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