New build $2,000-$2,500 advice would be great

Jonas90

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3KsvB

Folks, I'm putting together a custom desktop and would love some input on these parts. Here are a few things that I'd like to see accomplished with this build;

* Solid foundation for future upgrades
* Gaming matters most to me - let me rephrase that Battlefield 4 does
* Looks matter as well, so if there's any bells/whistles you think I ought to consider - let me know
* I'm willing to pay a little extra if there's an in-game performance/esthetic improvement
* My budget is between $2,000-$2,500, please do note this includes a new monitor, keyboard and mouse. I rather stay on the lower end if possible.

In addition, I have a few questions:

* Do I need extra cooling if I'm going to start off with a mild overclock?
* Is it worth spending $200ish more on a 780ti?
* I'd like to stick with this MOBO, because it comes with features I could really use. However, would you normally save money here if possible?
* How important is RAM when it comes to BF4?
* Does anybody have experience with this case? Is it a good mid-sized case for future upgrades?
* Windows 8 or Windows 7?
* What would your build look like if you had the same needs as me?

Your input is much appreciated,

Thanks folks:)

jb
 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($525.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($262.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1920.29
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-16 22:25 EDT-0400)
Slightly cheaper ram and mobo, more upgrade/OC capable, BF4 is optimised for AMD
 

Jonas90

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I'm not sure...