Need Help Cutting Money

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I need to save a little money from this build. Any suggestions?

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[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80623i52500k]Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1]Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($19.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z77extreme4]ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard[/url] ($127.86 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz16gx3m2a1600c10r]Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($74.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct128m4ssd1]Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk[/url] ($108.76 @ Adorama)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n670pe2gd5oc]MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card[/url] ($359.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc922mkkn1gp]Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($79.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu650txv2]Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply[/url] ($64.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas124-04]Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($15.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Monitor:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-etws0hpa01]Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor[/url] ($133.99 @ B&H)
[b]Operating System:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050]Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit)[/url] ($91.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Keyboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-keyboard-920002553]Logitech MK520 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard w/Laser Mouse[/url] ($39.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Total:[/b] $1398.51
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]

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There is a possibility you do no not need 16 GB of RAM.

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get 8gb ram if your only gaming 

get a cheaper case, like the CM 690II advanced

 

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Considering I will be using it to record games from Minecraft to BF3 and I will use it for editing I don't think I should cut RAM.

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If you want to save some cash, you can cut the RAM in half, get a 60GB SSD (it's enough for OS), get a 660Ti (it isn't far from the 670 if you OC), go for a slightly cheaper case.

It's up to you to figure out which components you are willing to downgrade. 

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I would cut the GTX 670 and get a Radeon HD 7950 instead. You could always get rid of the DVD burner too if you want to save a few more bucks.

You could go with a smaller SSD and get a 64GB Crucial M4 to use as a Cache for your hard drive, but I'm not sure how much money you would actually save from doing that.

*****Edit*****

Actually, I was able to do some extensive tweaking. Check this out and tell me what you think:

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

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You only sent the partslist link send me the permalink