Picking parts for a new PC
I'll soon buy a new PC and since I'm this time going to decide exactly which parts it'll have before the store builds it for me, I'd really like some advice.
I want it to be a good gaming computer, that can handle both older games like my beloved Sims 2 and new more demanding ones. I'll also use it every day for simpler tasks like browsing, watching movies as well as some Photoshop editing. I want the computer to be reasonably future-proof and it's likely that I'll add things to it as time goes on, so flexibility is quite important.
Right now these are the components I think I'll choose:
CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K
Motherboard: MSI Z97-S02 INET EDITION ATX
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TwinFrozr GAMING
PSU: be quiet! Dark Power Pro10, 850W 80+ Platinum (Maybe an overkill, but are there really any downsides with an overly powerful PSU except for the price?)
RAM: ADATA 8GB (2x4GB) CL9 1600MHz XPG
SSD: Samsung SSD EVO Basic 840-Series 500GB
HDD: 1TB WD Black 7200rpm 64MB
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (also considering
Fractal Design Define XL R2 ,
Corsair Obsidian 750D or
Corsair Graphite 600TM - suggestions are very welcome since there are tons of great-looking chassis out there!)
OS: Windows 7 (According to the guy at the store, Windows 8 is a bit better for a lot of the new games, but since it's not compatible with Sims 2 I'd really like to avoid it).
So what are your thoughts about these components? Will they give me a powerful PC suitable for gaming? Will it work for Sims 2? Are there better alternatives you can think of? I can afford better components, but would only like to go for it if it means a clear improvement that will actually be useful for me.
Thanks in advance!