Please critique computer build

[solego]

I'm not completely knowledgeable when it comes to computer hardware. Does this set up allow me to handle most taxing games and is it a good system for the money spent?

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3EqmN) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3EqmN/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3EqmN/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k) | $224.59 @ OutletPC

**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.94 @ OutletPC

**Motherboard** | [Asus P8Z77-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-p8z77v) | $124.99 @ Newegg

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz16gx3m2a1866c10) | $159.99 @ Amazon

**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $83.98 @ Amazon

**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42762kr) | $239.99 @ NCIX US

**Case** | [Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blw) | $89.99 @ Newegg

**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120pg0750gr) | $102.18 @ Amazon

**Optical Drive** | [LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-wh14ns40) | $67.98 @ SuperBiiz

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $89.98 @ OutletPC

**Total**
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1213.61


Thanx everyone!

 

[numanator]

I would make a few changes:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($69.95 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Total: $1103.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-05 16:54 EDT-0400)

-CPU/Mobo- Changed them to the most recent generation of cpus with the 1150 cpu socket mobo
-ram- changed the ram to a cheaper ram with CL9 instead of CL10 (lower CL # is better)
-PSU- For this setup, 550w is enough, 650w gives you plenty of wiggle room. Also the EVGA supernova is not a great quality psu, the EVGA supernova G2 is a great one (they really improved the quality with the G2 series) Seasonic is pretty much the best PSU manufacturer in the industry

Also, keep in mind that the windows 7 home edition supports a max of 16gb (not that you would normally need more than 16gb).

 

[solego]

Awesome! Thanks for your help!