Unnecessary if you don't plan to overclock and don't have the budget for it.

If you can fit it into your budget without having to downgrade any parts, I would get this: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2
It'll help to improve airflow slightly and is necessary for overclocking down the road. But again, do not get this if it means you're going to go with a GTX 760 rather than a 770; an aftermarket cooler will make a negligible difference compared to a CPU or GPU upgrade. You can always pick one up in the future when you decide to OC.

This post was edited by SanityWasHacked on Oct 24 2014 02:52pm

Really no better way of putting this OP

well in worst case scenario I can go as high as $1000 with taxes (CC limited to that much), but I'd prefer to keep it around how much I currently have to spend xD
and i think the one you originally linked might actually end up over that limit once taxes get applied

Just get the heat sink later if you really want it.. It's only 30bucks
I doubt you will need one though, cos u don't oc.

Well the 770 has gone up $65 so looks like I'm going with a 760
I'll prob start ordering soon i guess

Get the 970
Big performance increase for the price...

Posterchild for why we tell people "don't post unless you plan on buying within 2 days".

+1 to getting the GTX 970. It's a much better investment assuming you plan to continue gaming for the next several years.
e/ Nvm, forgot this was Canada... I would have to actively look at prices to give a proper suggestion, wait till tonight if interested.

This post was edited by SanityWasHacked on Oct 27 2014 12:37pm

This

are you in Toronto? there are many computer stores that will build the computer for you. ie NCIX and Canada Computers

well a friend of mine has actually offered to help me now