building a mid range gaming computer

soulguy

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I am new to the whole build your own computer world, so i was wondering if someone can look over this build that I tried to piece together and maybe point me in a better direction. the only thing I can say with confidence about this build is that it is perfect for my price range =p. (1500 ish $). any help would be greatly appreciated =D!

cpu : Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor 240$
cpu cooler : Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler 50$
memory : Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory 70$
motherboard : Asus Z87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard 160$
storage, boot hardrive : Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk 115$
storage (for the games) : Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk 210$
gpu : EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (eventually gona get two eventually) 420$
case : Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case 110$
power supply : OCZ ZT 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply 100$
os : Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) 100$
 
Good but I'd recommend maybe keeping the 240GB SSD snd ditching the 128GB SSD, and then for your storage and games use a 1TB or 2TB hard drive. Make sure it's 7200 RPM and has at least 32MB or 64MB of cahce (Seagate makes some good ones).
 
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