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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($121.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($254.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($21.84 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1178.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 18:59 EST-0500)


This is the best I could do it for you. Even though you are paying extra, it is really worth it. I would go for this build
 
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A 750W for a single GTX 760? You don't need that much wattage there. Seriously, a solid 550W should do the trick just fine. Plus it's not a gaming rig, either. In fact if you want to go under the $800 mark and sacrifice overclocking do something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($82.05 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.14 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.30 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $821.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 19:34 EST-0500)
 
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Agreed about what you said for the psu, but what is the difference. My psu has more wattage. Also why do you keep on recommending NON MODULAR PSU. The bets thing about your psu is that is made by SeaSonic. Other than that, it is trash compared to my psu. My psu is SEMI-modular, more wattage, and is CHEAPER than your psu. You dont have an ssd which is a bring down to any build, you have a cheaper motherboard and cpu, so in 2-3 years, when there are better components and he wants to overclock his cpu instead of spending 200 something dollars or more, guess what HE CANT. And there isnt a big difference between ddr3 2133 and 1600. Ask the internet if you dont believe me. My case is better, more cooling, better looking, bigger and newer. YOU DONT EVEN INCLUDE AN OS. What is he going to run other than linux!!!
 
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Agreed about what you said for the psu, but what is the difference. My psu has more wattage. Also why do you keep on recommending NON MODULAR PSU. The bets thing about your psu is that is made by SeaSonic. Other than that, it is trash compared to my psu. My psu is SEMI-modular, more wattage, and is CHEAPER than your psu.
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Depends on the budget. OP wanted to go as cheap as possible, so you have to sacrifice somewhere. If you notice on high end builds I always recommend top of the line, full modular PSUs. But if you want to get the budget below a certain price point you have to make a few sacrifices. And that PSU is in no way shape or form better because it's fully modular. It's made by FSP which is a decent manufacturer but does not compare to Seasonic or Super Flower.

Seasonic, along with Super Flower are generally regarded as being among the highest quality in the industry. OEMs like Corsair and NZXT repackage their PSUs. Others like the one you chose are often by poor quality manufacturers. Check underneath the label.

You dont have an ssd which is a bring down to any build, you have a cheaper motherboard and cpu, so in 2-3 years, when there are better components and he wants to overclock his cpu instead of spending 200 something dollars or more, guess what HE CANT.
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There's some situations where overclocking just does not benefit. On a system for Photoshop you might see some benefit but really there isn't any. Gaming definitely, and on a gaming rig overclocking can benefit even the lowest budget rigs. But for Photoshop purposes? Unless you're editing files with like 1,000+ layers it's not going to be much of a benefit. SSDs? Sure they're great to have but on an $850 budget you have to cut corners somewhere.

You dont have an ssd which is a bring down to any build, you have a cheaper motherboard and cpu, so in 2-3 years, when there are better components and he wants to overclock his cpu instead of spending 200 something dollars or more, guess what HE CANT.
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Well you could replace the motherboard with a low end Z87 motherboard and that will give you the option for a K CPU but like I said for Photoshop purposes unless you're editing heavily layered documents you don't need a super strong CPU. If other CS5/6 programs were being used I'd agree, but otherwise no. I've got CS5 to run on far less.

And there isnt a big difference between ddr3 2133 and 1600. Ask the internet if you dont believe me
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Um........................ http://www.anandtech.com/show/7364/memory-scaling-on-haswell

My case is better, more cooling, better looking, bigger and newer.
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Again, the OP wanted to go as cheap as possible, that doesn't matter.

YOU DONT EVEN INCLUDE AN OS. What is he going to run other than linux!!!
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Chill out there, considering I'm $400 under budget, that gives you more than enough than money to add an OS license, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. I generally don't include those things as those things are mostly personal preference.
 
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You should look closer at the sub 1000w EVGA power supplies. They are mediocre at best. Tier 3 on the EggXpert list.

http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

The lower wattage units are made by FSP. It's the 1000w and 1300w units made by Super Flower that are so good.

The Seasonic S12 II is a better unit than the sub 1000w EVGA units but it's an older design and not compatible with the Haswell low power states. The best unit for the OP is the Seasonic G 550w. Still plenty of power for his system and adds 80 Plus Gold certification and semi modularity to the equation. And best it's about $85.

Haswell very much likes faster RAM. Sandy and Ivy Bridge did not matter so much but Haswell has a redesigned memory controller. I would pick some good ~1.6v DDR3 2133 cas 9 or 10 for a Haswell build.



 
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You should go 2 x 8GB instead of 4 x 4GB since that will allow you to add another 2 x 8GB set in the future if you start using other CS5/6 programs - Acrobat, Illustrator, Premiere, Flash, etc etc.
 
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Here is the thing for the ram http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0L_KFKJYvg go to 53 seconds. The 2133 mhz is 7.94 and the 1660 mhz is 7.84 I dont think you really need 16gb of ram, it will open photoshop faster and stuff, but it really isnt neccesary in my opinion unless you are doing some high end rendering, 3d animation , etc.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.42 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($121.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1128.31
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-28 17:29 EST-0500)


Changed the psu to the seasonic. They make the strongest quality psu in my opinion. Also changed ram to 8gb so its a bit cheaper. If you want to you can switch back to 16gb but I wouldnt recommend it.
 
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Get this power supply I recommended above instead.

Cheapest place from pcpartpicker.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00918MEZG/?tag=pcpapi-20

The older S/M 12 II is not compatible with the Haswell low power states. The G series is only $5 more and increases efficiency to 80 Plus Gold. It will pay you back that $5 in electricity savings in less than a month.


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Never mind I thought you were the OP.

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The 840 Pro offers little to no real benefit over the 840 Evo. A 250GB 840 Evo is a much better choice than a 128GB 840 Pro.

I have no interest in some random youtube video. If you want the real info on Haswell and memory scaling read the Anandtech article g-unit1111 posted above.
 
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