Nice build. Very similar to mine. I'm in agreement with the recommendations above.
Definitely stick with the SSD
Build it yourself...save the $70...just an FYI about the mobo if you do build it yourself...install the wifi component before screwing the board to the case.
At least a 650W power supply
8GB of RAM for cost reduction
Upgrade the video card to the 660
1TB drive should be lots unless you are a packrat
Ditch the OD for cost reduction...but depends on if you use a lot of disc media
Any chance you have an old copy of Windows 7 64bit lying around to use instead of Windows 8? Cost and headache reduction there.
Use shopbot.ca and get memoryexpress to price match the component.
If you are willing to wait for a major ME sale you could probably get $200 of the desktop you already spec'd out without having to change anything.
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