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Hello everyone, I'm about to build my first PC. I would like to know if this build is good or not before purchasing the parts. Anyway, I'm building this computer so I can play games (this includes games like, the Crysis series and Watch Dogs) record and edit videos, college work and, everyday browsing. For the gaming part, I will be using a single monitor for 1080p gaming, as 4k gaming is not for me. Every opinion is much appreciated! But please, be considerate; no harsh language and what not. :)

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2VVPQ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2VVPQ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2VVPQ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus GRYPHON Z87 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($131.25 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($65.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($709.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.97 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1724.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-23 01:30 EST-0500)
 
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Computerchap
Although I've never had an issue with my 1 TB Seagate Barracuda, it seems that there has been issues with it, I also use a Caviar Blue and that works fine as well, so you might want to do as woltej1 suggested. I would change the RAM to Corsair, but that's mostly personal preference. You also might want to do a Samsung SSD, they are higher rated overall and the overall consensus is that they are the best SSD. I would go with Windows 7 instead of 8, but that's also mainly preference. I would upgrade your case to something like a CM Storm Enforcer, higher end case for higher end components.
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Change your HDD to a western digital caviar blue, the barracuda series has one of the highest failure rates.

I'd go with a corsair h60 or one of their other smaller radiator AIO coolers to keep your rig really quiet and cool. It will help keep heat of of a micro ATX case holding a 780ti.
 
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Although I've never had an issue with my 1 TB Seagate Barracuda, it seems that there has been issues with it, I also use a Caviar Blue and that works fine as well, so you might want to do as woltej1 suggested. I would change the RAM to Corsair, but that's mostly personal preference. You also might want to do a Samsung SSD, they are higher rated overall and the overall consensus is that they are the best SSD. I would go with Windows 7 instead of 8, but that's also mainly preference. I would upgrade your case to something like a CM Storm Enforcer, higher end case for higher end components.
 
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Well, 8.1 one is quite a learning curve, and some people prefer the older feel of things. I was just pointing out that most games won't see a performance difference between the two. 8.1 is the newest OS and is probably the best decision if you can get over the learning curve.
 
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I currently have a stock PC with Windows 8.1. It only took me a short time to learn how to use it since I've been a Windows user for a long time.

Anyway, I like the suggestions so far but, I'm wondering if the PSU is powerful enough to power this build.
 
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you absolutely do not need a 780ti for a single 1080p monitor. and regular 780 will work fine.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($139.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 335 Series 180GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Red 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($98.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.97 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1614.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-23 20:05 EST-0500)

the intel ssd, the western digital red hd, and the evga 780 all have very good reliability and warranties, along with the nice xfx power supply you picked out. then i put in a bluray writer and also some crazy fast 2400mhz ram. the hyper 212 evo will likely get your 4770k to about 4.3ghz. the motherboard still has plenty of upgrade options like the other you had picked out.
 
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A 650 watt PSU will be fine for this build, on the NVIDIA site it recommends a minimum of 600 watt, so you should be good.
 
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Hmm...I've read somewhere that the Hyper 212 Evo should be able to fit into a CM N200 albeit, it would be a tight fit. Otherwise, I might just stick with an ATX mid or full tower case instead with an ATX board and a liquid cooler. Also, I forgot to mention that my budget is between $1,800-$2,000 USD.
 
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im sure its a tight fit depending on the motherboard. but since both the case and cooler are made by cooler master, im willing to bet they did their homework to make sure their own cooler, and easily the most popular cpu cooler around, would fit in their own case with a number of different setups. the hyper 212 has been around for about 4 years now and has had 3 different revisions, the regular, the plus, and the evo, all just refinements, the height hasn't changed. the case is newer
 
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All right, I think we are nearing a solution soon. :)

HOWEVER, what ATX board that has plenty of upgrade options, would you guys recommend if I wanted a mid or full tower case?
 
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Ok, I've made my decision. I will go for an ATX build as opposed to a Micro ATX one. I have more than enough room for both a mid AND full tower case. :)

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Z5Kl
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Z5Kl/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Z5Kl/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($333.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($163.26 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.97 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1726.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-25 04:01 EST-0500)

This is my newest build. I've followed all of your suggestions that you guys have given me and, I think this should do it. Of course, I'm still debating whether I should get the Corsair H60 or the CM Hyper 212 Evo, haha.
 
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Thanks Computerchap! Hopefully, I'll be able to purchase the parts this Friday. I might get the Asus Z87 Pro instead of the Gigabyte motherboard though, but I still have time to decide.
 
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