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Hello, I wanted to ask about the system I have so far picked out after a few months of research-

Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

ASRock Z77 Extreme6 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157295

This motherboard comes with -
Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model BLS8G3D1609ES2LX0 (value:$72.99)
Free From Newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148661

Rosewill BLACKHAWK Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, come with Five Fans, window side panel, top HDD dock
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147107

XFX Double D FX-787A-CDFC Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150605

FSP Group AURUM GOLD 700W (AU-700) ATX12V/EPS 12V SLI Certified CrossFire ready 80PLUS GOLD Certified Compatible with Core ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104099

SAMSUNG 840 Series MZ-7TD120BW 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147188

WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Drive - Designed for everyday computing - 3.5", SATA 6Gb/s, 7200RPM, 64MB Cache - WD10EZEX
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3232686&CatId=2459

Do you experts have an opinion on any component if not the entire system? I understand it is a ton of information any helo you can procide I appreciate!


I am also looking at replacing the Double D with
EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2762-KR GeForce GTX 760 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130934

and the SSD with
Kingston SH103S3/120G HyperX 120GB Solid State Drive - 120GB, SATA III, 2.5"
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2416662&Sku=K24-2107&cm_re=Homepage-_-Spot%2001b-_-CatId_5298_K24-2107
 
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why still 3rd gen intel build?

it is better if you build 4th gen haswell

if you dont mind, please fill this form so we can help better suggesting build for you
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Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)

Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)

Are you buying a monitor: Yes / No



Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using**

Do you need to buy OS: Yes / No
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing)

Location: City, State/Region, Country - we need to know where these parts are being assembled and whether there are good store-only deals available

Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU)

Overclocking: Yes / No / Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Yes / No / Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200 or if you're upgrading please state what you'd want to get)

Additional Comments: (e.g.: Need to have a window and lots of bling, I would like a quiet PC. Please also list specific software or games you're using)

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: (e.g. I'm having trouble running game X or my PSU broke)
 
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My approximate purchase date is 7/29/2013


my budget range is $700-900

System usage will include gaming, video editing/playback, minor coding, surfing the web, word processing, powerpoint etc..

I have not decided whether to buy a monitor or pick up two new CCFL tubes for a samsung monitor I have repaired (popped electrolytic capacitors on the circuit board) and repair the entire thing.

I have no current parts to reuse

I will be getting a product code from a friend for windows seven along with a disk.

newegg and tiger direct are my preferred. (Newegg #1 Tiger Direct #2

Indianapolis, Indiana United States

I would like to purchase an Intel CPU and ASRock motherboard
Gskill or Corsair produce good memory
A gold or silver rated 80+ power supply

overclocking- maybe

SLI or Crossfire- Maybe, but I am leaning more towards no for this build

Monitor Resolution (For right now)- 1440 x 900 and 1600x1200 (I believe)

I have a computer case chosen due to its potential for upgrading as well as a 59.99 price tag ($20 rebate)- ZALMAN MS800 Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235039
I prefer only name brand (well known) parts and will perform all assembly myself.

This is my first computer build and the reason for this build is of course to play games, the newest ones in pretty near to the high specs, but I have a budget I have set that I also need to follow so that I can trust myself during future builds and other tech upgrades to not overspend for what I do not need. I currently have a net book as my laptop broke, with a wee Intel Atom inside...slower than my phone...

Also, I am choosing the Ivy bridge due to toms hardwares own review that a high performance gaming CPU need only cost sub 230 before a diminishing return. 210 for the ivy bridge sounded good to me. thoughts?
 
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