About to purchase, any suggestions? + GPU question

Souua

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About to make this purchase, does anyone have any suggestions before ordering?

And as for the GPU, I can't decide whether to go for the R9 290X, 290, or 280X... the resolution I'll be gaming at is 1680x1050

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($95.30 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($179.98 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($23.98 @ NCIX)
Total: $854.22
 
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The only thing I would change is getting DDR3-1866MHz CAS 9 2x8Gb from either Corsair Vengeance Pro or G. Skill snipers for better performance. For the GPU, I will recommend an EVGA GTX 770 w/ ACX Cooler instead. It runs cooler (more overclocking) and less electricity.
The build looks to be solid.
In general for graphics you want to put the best you can afford in so if the R9-290X fits your budget, I'd say go that way. You would get decent enough performance out of an R9-280X running a single 1680x1050 display for most gaming so it is an option if looking to save some - your choice
 

Nuclear101

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The only thing I would change is getting DDR3-1866MHz CAS 9 2x8Gb from either Corsair Vengeance Pro or G. Skill snipers for better performance. For the GPU, I will recommend an EVGA GTX 770 w/ ACX Cooler instead. It runs cooler (more overclocking) and less electricity.
 
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