Z87 PC Build Help (GIGABYTE Z87X Vs. ASUS-Z87 Pro V-Edition)

[Titus Embrey]

Hi all. I've been working on my build for a while, and I was just starting to order parts, when I spotted a sale going on for the GIGABYTE Z87X. I was going to buy the ASUS Pro V, but I did a comparison between the two, and the features on the Z87X seem awesome, and they're the same price. However, I do have a few concerns.

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  -I heard some boards were delivered warped. Is this a common thing?
  
  -I've never heard of Superbiiz. It seems like a legit site, but does anyone know what their return policy is like?
  
  -ASUS seems to be the King of the i5 series; how will it run on the Z87?
  
  -How is GIGABYTE on redeeming vouchers? What's the process like?

Build Information
Primarily a gaming/universal build, my budget is around 1,200-1,500

PCPartPicker]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3BOS0]PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3BOS0[/url]

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.97 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro (V Edition) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($386.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Raidmax Viper GX ATX Mid Tower Case ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($106.51 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: NZXT FZ-120mm LED 59.1 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.41 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: NZXT FZ-120mm LED 59.1 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.41 @ Amazon)
Total: $1236.70

Also, are there any changes I should make to my current build? Upgrades/downgrades/changes? Any compatibility issues?

Thank you very much in advance!

 

[beagle 182]

I have recently (2 months ago) semi completed my first build i went with the following spec and so far i have been more than satisfied with the results, as you will see i have taken the same line on motherboard and processor


Asus z87-Pro
Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz - stock thermal paste has been fine
Corsair Vengeance 2*4gb DDR3-1600 Memory
Seagate 1TB Desktop 3.5" SSHD hybrid - and this flys!
Corsair Vengeance case - comes with 3 corsair fans
Corsair AF120 LED Red Quiet Edition High Airflow 120mm Fan * 4

I haven't had the spare cash to buy graphics card but to be honest this is so far has proved more than i have needed (i have not been playing graphics heavy games as yet)
And i havent included the prices as UK costs are different to US.
but all in all i think i have spent around £800 or $1349 at current exchange rate but as i said will cost variations between country's will probs bring the cost down