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Hello. I've already made a list of parts I'm planning on using for my build and I need your opinion. I also would appreciate it if you could help me decide on what CPU cooler I should get. I don't mind changing things, but in my opinion I like this build.

Budget: $1300
USA

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hTW6pg
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hTW6pg/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($233.95 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($144.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($87.92 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($229.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.19 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($135.00 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1121.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
Thanks in advanced!
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What's your budget?

 

My default recommendation is a 212 Evo. 

 

You should also go for a 4690K instead of a 4670k. 

 

Also, i would go for 8 gigs of ram and a 1TB hard drive while adding an SSD, 

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Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 



Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 



Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($107.60 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1121.25

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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This build is much more color coordinated:

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Sandisk Extreme II 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ Adorama) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($369.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($117.00 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1288.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Are you planning on overclocking?

Is this being used for anything other than gaming?

 

I might overclock but not soon because this will be my first build. also because I don't want to break anything lol.

I might use it for editing but more of gaming.

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You can do better for the money. 

 

 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($144.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($107.60 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1217.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Thanks everyone! I really appreciate it

 

 

You can do better for the money. 

 

 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($144.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($107.60 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1217.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

I'll be using this build thanks! 1 question though, does the case provide a window? I like to see the parts to make myself feel proud lol

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