Custom gaming build

[Eddie K]

I'm trying to make an awesome gaming PC solely for gaming. The build comes up to almost 1400$ CAD. Is there anything I could have done differently within that price range to maximize performance for gaming? And is there anything I could have done to make it cheaper?
Also, I plan on OCing both CPU and GPU. My current voltage on normal clock rates is 373W. My PSU is 650W. Is that good enough for OC? or is it too good?


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($256.53 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($151.61 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.79 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.97 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($274.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Memory Express)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.75 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($104.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($25.48 @ Newegg Canada)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($29.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $1340.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[EasyLover]

Try to invest more in GPU.

 

[Eddie K]

Okay that's what I did, thanks. I cut some costs on other things in order to do so.

 

[Silver Knight]

Try this

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 ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.62 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.79 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($264.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($97.83 @ Vuugo)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.75 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.79 @ DirectCanada)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($25.48 @ Newegg Canada)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($29.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $1289.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


280x is equal to 770, and 4690k is a better OC'er (has better heat insulation)

And you don't really need 240Gb SSD

 

[Eddie K]

Okay thanks for the recommendations. I'll check them out.