Opinions on first build

[Sev1009]

I'm building my first gaming PC and was looking for comments suggestions etc. This is what I've decided to go with. I'm not real experienced with this, OCing or custom modding in general. I've picked things out based on what I've read online and suggestions from people I know who have done this before. Let me know what you think

Intel i7 2600K CPU
Asus P8P67 Pro motherboard
Corsair XMS 8BG (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2000
OCZ Vertex 2 120GB SSD
Western Digital Caviar Black 640 GB 7200RPM
EXT DVD BURNER ROSEWILL ROD-EX002
EVGA GTX570 GPU
Zalman CNPS9900MAX CPU cooler
Corsair 1000W modular PSU
Raven RV02 case
Monitor TBD 24” or 27”

thanks

 

[rolli59]

Powerful build but why an external burner?

 

[Sev1009]

i never need to burn anything and the only time i need a drive is if i have something on a disc that i'm installing. I figured there really was no need to take up space inside the case. I could always put an internal one in later i guess.

 

[rolli59]

The drive space in the case is not in the way of anything else and most games do not run without the original CD in the drive.

 

[Sev1009]

hmm, that never occurred to me, lol. thanks for the tip