Gaming Computer Build

[MBrock0814]

I am making a gaming computer and was wondering if the build I made was a good one. Here is my Specs on it.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2U3DW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2U3DW/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2U3DW/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($217.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z77-A ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Low Voltage Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Edimax EW-7612PIn 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.84 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($7.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($7.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $982.67

I have 2 video cards that I cant decide on. Which one of these video cards are better for the money?
-EVGA 2G-P4-3765-KR NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 Superclocked ACX Cooler 2048MB GDDR5 PCIe x16 3.0 Video Card
-EVGA 04G-P4-3768-KR NVIDIA Geforce GTX 760 FTW ACX Cooler 4096MB GDDR5 PCIe x16 3.0 Video Card
Finally Do I need thermal paste for the CPU cooler?

Thanks in advance for any help that is given!

 

[Waghzufel]

I am making a gaming computer and was wondering if the build I made was a good one. Here is my Specs on it.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2U3DW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2U3DW/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2U3DW/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($217.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z77-A ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Low Voltage Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Edimax EW-7612PIn 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.84 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($7.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($7.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $982.67

I have 2 video cards that I cant decide on. Which one of these video cards are better for the money?
-EVGA 2G-P4-3765-KR NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 Superclocked ACX Cooler 2048MB GDDR5 PCIe x16 3.0 Video Card
-EVGA 04G-P4-3768-KR NVIDIA Geforce GTX 760 FTW ACX Cooler 4096MB GDDR5 PCIe x16 3.0 Video Card
Finally Do I need thermal paste for the CPU cooler?

Thanks in advance for any help that is given!

Hey,

Your current part choices seem fine. However, for about 950-1000 dollars it is possible to get a more efficent system:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2U5qE
Mainly, the GPU,PSU are beter.
I did not include an SSD since it's not mandatory. It does help with loading times and other various things as you might already know. If you wish to buy one, go for a samsung 120gb evo ssd. The Kingston SSD you chose is good for the price, but it does not have the greatest quality.
As for the GPU/PSU. The GPU I chose exceeds the 760 in performance by a significant margin. It also has very good cooling, unlike the EVGA models.
Corsair PSUS are fine, but you don't need 750W to power up this kind of a system. Anywhere between 600-650W is fine. If you wish to SLI in the future, get a 750W Antec High Current Gamer PSU.
And no, you do not need thermal paste for the cpu cooler when you buy the product. Later on, you might need it.
To add, the case fans you put in are also optional. If you wish to stay within budget, get a 760 ASUS/MSI model to lower the price.

Hope this helps^^