1st Time Computer Build: Will the Parts that I have selected work?

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So I’m about to do my first computer build, which will be used mainly for gaming, and after doing a lot of research and looking through parts, I’ve come up with the following build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W
229.99 (Newegg)

Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V LX LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
99.99 (Newegg)

Memory: G.SKILL Sniper Low Voltage Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2
84.99(Newegg)

Storage: Intel 335 Series Jay Crest SSDSC2CT180A4K5 2.5" 180GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
119.99 (Newegg)
Seagate ST310005N1A1AS-RK 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Retail kit
74.99 (Newegg)

Video Card: DIAMOND R9270XD52GXOCV2 Radeon R9 270X 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
199.99 (Newegg)

Case:NZXT Phantom 410
99.99

Power Supp.:SeaSonic SSR-650RM 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready
99.99(124.99-Newegg)

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
19.98

Sorry for all of the long descriptions, I basically copied the exact name title from Newegg every time so that I can find the parts again easily when purchasing. But, my main question before buying everything is is everything compatible with each other, or basically, will it work once I build it?

I looked at all of the requirements for compatibility between all of the parts from what I could tell, but like I said this is my first time so I want to make sure that I haven’t missed anything. If you guys could look over this build and make sure everything is good I would really appreciate it. Thank you!
 
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All the components either you picked or I did that will work fine. I only try to get the lower budget one but not the lower quality.

For the rebate cards, it is a little bit tricky, you have to fill the form and mail out within the time frame, and I think the tricky part is sometime you need sign the rebate form but some of them you don't need and mail out form right the way after you test the part, don't wait to the last last minute, like the 4/15 date. But as long as you read the requirement for the rebate, and follow their instructions, and remember you need keep tracking them that why some people does not like it.
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You should get the 4th gen i5, I add the link for similar your list. And You may need the hpyer 212 evo or 212 plus cpu cooler.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3KAyf
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3KAyf/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3KAyf/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.02 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.49 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 335 Series 180GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($125.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($215.66 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($82.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $953.60
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-15 14:37 EDT-0400)
 
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A few questions: first, i switched out the cpu for the one you suggested along with the motherboard. For the memory, is it okay if I just stick with the one I had already chosen? I’m pretty sure it’s still compatible with the new motherboard and it’s made for gaming, unlike the one you suggested (at least that’s what newegg had them classified under). I don’t mind paying an extra 5 or 10 bucks for that. For the graphics card, did you just choose a different model in order for it to be compatible with the new motherboard and cpu? Lastly, for the storage, why did you choose a different hard drive? I can’t tell a difference in the two. Thank you for the help so far, I’m glad you recommended the CPU change.
 
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For the GPU the MSI TWIN FROZR has the better cooling performance and low power consumption, Or the Gigabyte
GV-R927XOC-2GD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125476
The review http://www.eteknix.com/msi-r9-270-twinfrozr-gaming-oc-edition-2gb-graphics-card-review/16/
For HDD the one you choosed that is retail version, which comes with the sata and power cable, but your MB will have enough that cable. The one I choosed that is the OEM version, it is only the drive not any cable.
 
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Gotcha, does it matter in terms of compatibility that the MSI is PCI Express 3.0 and not 3.0x16? Lastly, for the power supply, what was your reasoning for changing that?
 
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The card will be like the pcie3.0 pcie2.0, but the term pcie3.0X16 is for expansion slots, which is for the GPU or other add on card. And all the pcie GPU can compatible most MB have the pcie slot, except some of the pcie3.0 or 2.1 card in the MB with pcie1.1X16 without the BIOS update.
For the PSU, the seasonic one is very good, and the CorsairHX650 is made by seasonic, but it has lower price.
 
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Okay, do the rebate cards come automatically with purchase then?
And finally, with the changes you suggested I’ll have:
CPU: the one you suggested
Motherboard: the one you suggested
Memory: my original one
Storage: my original ones again (except your hard drive was bare package)
Graphics Card: the one you suggested (MSI)
Power Supply: either one would work really
Case: my original one
Optical Drive: my original one

This build should function correctly once put together right?
 
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All the components either you picked or I did that will work fine. I only try to get the lower budget one but not the lower quality.

For the rebate cards, it is a little bit tricky, you have to fill the form and mail out within the time frame, and I think the tricky part is sometime you need sign the rebate form but some of them you don't need and mail out form right the way after you test the part, don't wait to the last last minute, like the 4/15 date. But as long as you read the requirement for the rebate, and follow their instructions, and remember you need keep tracking them that why some people does not like it.
 
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