Tonyreigns :
Hmm, I was also told to go with a different build, what do you guys think of this:
CPU
Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor $246.00
CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $26.46
Motherboard
MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $148.00
Memory
Mushkin Redline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $128.74
Buy
Storage
Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $169.99
Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $119.95
Video Card
MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card $439.00
Sound Card
Asus Xonar DX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card $89.99 -$10.00 $79.99 $10.00 mail-in rebate
Case
Corsair 600T White Graphite ATX Mid Tower Case $154.95 $154.95 DirectCanada
Power Supply
Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply $129.99 $129.99 Memory Express
Optical Drive
Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer $17.82 $17.82
You don't need 16 GB for gaming.
Also z87-g65 gaming is only like $20 more than the g45.
Also, you could get stronger GPU in that budget, just like I put 780 in the build.
Why do you need a sound card? It's user preference but I think it's a waste of money.