Any tips on lowering the overall price of this build?

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Do you recomend any specific z97 boards?

 

There really is no point in getting a z97 motherboard if one is getting a Haswell cpu.

 

I would suggest changing the motherboard, unless there are features you have not enumerated that you need on the z87-Pro.

 

If one is getting a z87 motherboard and unlocked cpu one may as well get an aftermarket cooler to provide for better overclocking potential.

 

The PNY GTX 780 is a very good gpu at an excellent price point.

 

A 750W psu is sufficient for a two gpu configuration. The Antec HCP 750W is a very good unit currently being offered at a great price from Memory Express.

 

I have no suggestions regarding the peripherals.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($368.75 @ Vuugo)

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.79 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard:  Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($148.60 @ DirectCanada)

Memory:  PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($178.32 @ TigerDirect Canada)

Storage:  A-Data Premier Pro SP920 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($149.67 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card:  PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($559.99 @ Newegg Canada)

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.75 @ Vuugo)

Power Supply:  Antec High Current Pro 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Memory Express)

Total: $1653.86

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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