Looking to build new comp

[threesheets]

Hey all,
I am looking to spend between 1000-1500 dollars. Can go over a little if needed. This is what I am currently looking at and would like some advise if its the best way to spend money. This machine will be for gaming. Already have a 1 tb hd I will snag from other comp.
pcpartpicker.com/p/1GnRD

Thanks for looking.

[Fluorescent0]

Are you doing streaming/video editing? Do those activities warrant spending 100$ more for 20% more performance? If not, go for the i5-4670k.

Go for the H60 2013 instead, about the same performance as the Noctua while being 30$ cheaper and easier to install/cleaner looking.

16GB RAM aren't needed for anything but selected business applications. 8 are just fine.

A 750W PSU is overkill unless you're going to SLI down the line. That system will work just fine on a quality 500W.

[Biernot]

Are you doing streaming/video editing? Do those activities warrant spending 100$ more for 20% more performance? If not, go for the i5-4670k.

Go for the H60 2013 instead, about the same performance as the Noctua while being 30$ cheaper and easier to install/cleaner looking.

16GB RAM aren't needed for anything but selected business applications. 8 are just fine.

A 750W PSU is overkill unless you're going to SLI down the line. That system will work just fine on a quality 500W.

All good advice. Regarding the psu: If he can get it for the price in his list, then he should do it (less than $100 for a 750W Gold psu?, hell yeah.)


Revised build from op, with the changes suggested by Flourescent10:

PCPartPicker part list

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($176.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($408.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.49 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1324.89

- changed CPU down to i5-4670k
- changed cpu cooler to H60
- changed ram down to 8GB
- changed ssd to 250GB
- changed psu down to 550W gold
- changed case

All of these changes will get you no performance loss in games, but you get a bigger SSD.
I changed the case because i don't like that model. It's heavy and bulky and i really hate the tacky look. If you want a good looking white case, get the Define R4 white

[threesheets]

Thanks for the tips.
I was thinking the i7 so that I won't need to upgrade it for a few years. I will be streaming and most likely doing video editing.

About the case. I wanted to get a case that has good flow as well as being quiet as my current case is way too loud.

So there isn't really a need for more than 8 gigs of ram for a gaming comp?

My goal is for the computer to last me the next 5 or 6 years before needing to upgrade which is why I chose the 750w psu. I don't want to have to deal with lack of power issues down the road.

I appreciate the help.

[Fluorescent0]

Considering that gold certification has been estimated to be ~15$ per year saving over bronze if you run 24/7 at 100% load, no, gold certification isn't worth the premium.

Power consumption tends to stay equal or go down, very rarely it actually goes up. And you'll have to upgrade the GPU down the line, nothing can last thta long.