Under $1300 Gaming Pc Build

[Hbrian123]

Cpu: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

Cpu Cooler:Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard:MSI Z87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Gpu: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case

PowerSupply:Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

OpticalDrive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Monitor: Asus VE208T 20.0" Monitor

So far this totals to :$1301.37 

This would be the very first PC i would be building and I would like some thought, recommendations. Feel free to change up this build if you think it would be better !  

[SAV1OUR]

better use the quote button if you want my help

also pls no hate for $1.63 over D: 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($164.95 @ Vuugo) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($32.50 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($134.75 @ Vuugo) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($83.78 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($94.99 @ Memory Express) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($264.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.05 @ DirectCanada) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Memory Express) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($17.82 @ DirectCanada) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($105.84 @ DirectCanada) 

Monitor: Asus PB238Q 23.0" Monitor  ($199.99 @ NCIX) 

Total: $1301.63

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

[aricleather]

Get a 4690k and a Z97 motherboard instead.

Buy Windows at G2A, you'll save at least $75.

For around $275, pick up an R9 280 instead, it will perform better.

That memory is extremely overpriced.

You don't need a DVD drive these days.

[SAV1OUR]

Get a 4690k and a Z97 motherboard instead.

Buy Windows at G2A, you'll save at least $75.

For around $275, pick up an R9 280 instead, it will perform better.

That memory is extremely overpriced.

You don't need a DVD drive these days.

hes not going to be getting any of that on that budget...

[aricleather]

hes not going to be getting any of that on that budget...

 

... Yes, he can. It was pretty easy:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($269.99 @ Memory Express) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($32.50 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($115.75 @ Vuugo) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($82.69 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.97 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($319.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.05 @ DirectCanada) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Memory Express) 

Monitor: Asus PB238Q 23.0" Monitor  ($199.99 @ NCIX) 

Other: Windows from G2A ($25.00)

Total: $1251.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

And if he wants to spend a little bit more for an SSD:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($269.99 @ Memory Express) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($32.50 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($115.75 @ Vuugo) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($82.69 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.97 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($319.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.05 @ DirectCanada) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Memory Express) 

Monitor: Asus PB238Q 23.0" Monitor  ($199.99 @ NCIX) 

Other: Windows from G2A ($25.00)

Total: $1321.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Simple.

[SAV1OUR]

boop

 

your using g2a just because you listed it doesn't mean he will be able to use them

[PokémonTrainerFour]

There's not much I can say about the build itself, but you could get a better monitor.
Specifically, the Acer H236HLbid.

[aricleather]

your using g2a just because you listed it doesn't mean he will be able to use them

 

He's in Canada, I got my Windows 8 key from G2A. Worked flawlessly. If OP for some reason can't use G2A, then he can simply go with your build. 

[stevv]

People will hate me for saying this, but I'd give up the aftermarket CPU cooler (and stay with stock) for now and go for SSD 200+ GB for the better experience and longer term value. Even better graphics or monitor. These things you can't simply upgrade ( unless you're good at selling old stuff off).

When you're ready to over clock, get a better cooler get a noticeable performance gain.

Blacks are loud n hot, and not much better than blues for storage, but a touch faster. I have blacks n blues in my own systems, but storage only now. Win 8.1 after update one seems to work the HD more for some systems.

[Hbrian123]

Get a 4690k and a Z97 motherboard instead.

Buy Windows at G2A, you'll save at least $75.

For around $275, pick up an R9 280 instead, it will perform better.

That memory is extremely overpriced.

You don't need a DVD drive these days.

Can you suggest another memory stick? Also please be specific about the R 280? From Amd? Please, I'm new to computer parts. First time building a pc.