$1300 Build looking for Feedback

[hoffyman7314]

Hey, have just put together a build on Pcpartpicker, looking for some feedback, part suggestions, possible incompatibilities or bottle-necking, and advice on how it should run. All feedback welcome - thanks!

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/hoffyman7314/saved/3AuD

Still in the dark about the need for additional fans and whether the case i chose will fit.

 

[whitecat]

too strong cpu for a relatively weak gpu

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($339.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1015.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-29 19:29 EST-0500)

 

[Shneiky]

What is the build intended purpose?

Do you really want to go AMD CPU?

Why not OC an 8350 to 4.4 GHz ?

 

[hoffyman7314]

i realized later that the CPU is overkill, so switched that to the 8350. should i keep the water cooling? and what would you recommend for the graphics card, i'm thinking i might want to upgrade that.
i plan on gaming with this build btw

 

[Beezy]

an 8320 will be fine, no need for the 8350 since you will already overclock (liquid cooling). you could honestly get away with a good air cooler but if liquid is ur thing that's fine. the r9 270x is weak when compared to the budget. the RAM can be 1866 and youll be ok (for gaming ). 750W is fine if you get a R9 280x instead or a 770

 

[Beezy]

but honestly id say 600W for one GPU or 850W for having 2 GPU's if you ever wanted to SLi/Crossfire in the futture

 

[hoffyman7314]

i'd much rather get a really nice gpu and downgrade the rest. i thought it was better that is is i guess. any suggestions?

 

[whitecat]

if you wish AMD just change the cpu ,the mobo and the psu to (my build)
cpu FX 8350
mobo Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a99xevor20
psu Corsair CX600