New gaming computer build, Improvments?

[CommonSyns]

Building a new computer what do you think of this list, I don't want to do SLI, I've had it in the past and I've only run into problems. Will only play the games:

• C&C Series
• MMORPG's and MMO's Paid and Free MMORPGs

If anyone thinks they can build or modify a cheaper computer than whats listed that that would be good. I'll post my first list and second list. I posted asking on a different forum, I just want to get ideas before I drop a ton of money. Looking to keep prices in the moderate range. Looking for Medium to high. I want a lot of storage.

First:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1826i
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1826i/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1826i/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($395.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($108.33 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1373.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

Second:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1cnI6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1cnI6/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1cnI6/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($172.31 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($403.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N66 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($177.23 @ Amazon)
Total: $1640.41
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

[Neckbeard]

get a cpu cooler!!

[CommonSyns]

I don't know if I need one >__< and what pc cooler do I need if i do need one.

[CommonSyns]

Updated

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($220.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos Deluxe MX 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($124.32 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($124.32 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($403.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N66 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($261.72 @ Amazon)
Total: $1590.38

[beaker]

Is there any particular reason you need 5TB of storage?

I feel like a 770 is pretty crazy overkill for what you're doing.

[89capricebass]

Check out the new 760 man. Its a better deal for 1080 gaming.

[Neckbeard]

I use the SIlver Arrow SB-E, its really tall and wide

Keeps my shit COOOOOL

[CommonSyns]

Can the 760 do what I ask it to? I'm looking to run a single card non SLI, for past and upcoming games on med-high graphics and if possible max it out.

[89capricebass]

From the benchmarks I've seen it'll run what you've listed on high or maxed out no problem.

Here's a link to some benchmarks: http://www.anandtech.com/show/7103/nvidia-geforce-gtx-760-review

For $150 cheaper it's within 3-10 fps of the 770 depending on what game it is. You could take that $150 and get a k series cpu , a z87 motherboard, and a cpu cooler and overclock for even more performance. Or you could pick up another ssd for raid 0 goodness.

[CommonSyns]

I decided to go a much cheaper route. I'm going to try to build a computer in only the $850.00 range and see what I can get. If anyone has a list of what would be good please do list it.

If you do have a list, Do it in the format of http://pcpartpicker.com/, it does compares prices and such to various websites for hardware.

What I don't need:

• Moniter
• Operating System
• Speakers
• Sound Card (Well maybe, I have a Recon3D Fata1ty Professional)

What I do need:

• x2 2TB Hard Drive
• Optical Drive
• Motherboard
• Ram Memory
• Graphical Card
• Computer Case
• Wireless Adaptor
• CPU

I'm trying to maximize storage if possible, while keeping graphical settings at medium-high settings if possible maxed out.