$900-1000 Gaming Build - Suggestions?

syrup

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Hi all, this is looking to be a gaming build preferably under $1000 (not including OS/peripherals). I threw together a parts list and would like suggestions/comments on if everything works/compatible. If there are parts that I can switch around for cheaper but equivalent performance/quality, I'd be happy to know! I'd like to push this under $900 so I can throw in an SSD.

On a side note, I'll need a wireless adapter. Is this a good choice?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-wireless-network-card-n900pce

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $970.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-01 11:54 EDT-0400)
 

PepitoTV

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Very tight, but this is what I came up with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $1009.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-01 12:34 EDT-0400)
 
Solution

syrup

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Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, I do not have a microcenter near me, so I'm limited in my options (Newegg/Amazon preferably).

How's this SSD?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-internal-hard-drive-sv300s37a120g