Gaming build ~$900

[Creatinebrah]

I plan on playing most of the current gen games since my current PC was built in 2008 and obviously all the upcoming games such as BF4, GTA V, SR4, Watch Dogs, etc.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119272

PSU : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171053 750W could be overkill here...

Motherboard + Processor $255(bundle deal): http://www.microcenter.com/store/add...414820,0413251 (Link wasn't loading when I checked just now. Z87-G41 PC Mate LGA 1150 ATX[$109] and 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4670K 3.4GHz LGA 1150 Processor[$199]

Graphics Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125466 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125463

Already purchased:
SSD: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Samsung-...item53fc4f6aa3

RAM $60: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148655

My big question here is whether I should get the 760 or the 770. I've used the following reviews and benchmarks to lean towards the 770:


-http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Gigabyte/GeForce_GTX_760_WindForce_OC/9.html

vs


-http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Gigabyte/GeForce_GTX_770_WindForce_OC/10.html

So is the 770 worth the extra for the gain in FPS?

Thanks!

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At 1080p with max settings you have no use for being able to run past 60fps really unless you're running a 120/144Hz monitor.

Cheaper RAM:

G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)

You can't run SLI on that board so you might as well get something better lower Wattage but better quality:

XFX 550W Pro

Modular option:

SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold

For the case I recommend something better quality, less plastic, better cable management painted interior etc. (depending on budget and preference)

NZXT Source 220
Corsair Carbide Series 500R
Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed

Lastly if you do want SLI support (and better overclocking) either of these boards will do (bundle as well):

Asrock Z87 Extreme4
Asus Z87-A

Then bump the PSU to 620-650W:

SeaSonic M12II 620
SeaSonic 650W 80 PLUS Gold

[Fluorescent0]

Get a better board, the G41 isn't great for overclocking. Get the bundle with the Extreme4 if you don't care about 3pin fan control or with the z87-a if you do.

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I forgot, I don't see an aftermarket CPU heatsink in your build, you'll want that for overclocking:

Thermaltake Water 2.0 Pro $50 after rebate (good deal)
Enermax ETS-T40-TB $35 cheaper air option but still a decent heatsink
Silverstone AR03
NZXT HAVIK 140