First Build! Have edited 1st list from suggestions! 1200ish Gaming!

[bigb02z28]

Let me start out by saying that I have lurked for quite a long time but this my my first build. I have always had local computer locations build my computers in the past, but since I'm a hands on guy I figured I would try to tackle this one myself.

The extent of my computer building skills are that I've basically replaced PSU's, GPU's, and Ram.

I will be using this for gaming/browsing the web. I would like to play BF3 on max settings and Diablo 3 when it releases. My budget atm is shooting for $800-1200. I would also like to make it upgradeable friendly if possible.


Approximate Purchase Date: Wife said I could order after the 18th

Budget Range: Planned on 800-1200 looks like 1200-1500 Now =[

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Watching Movies, Surfing the net.

Parts Not Required: Mouse/Keyboard/Speakers/Monitor

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country of Origin: USA/Florida

Parts Preferences: I prefer EVGA/ASUS/Corsair/Antec but I am open to opinions of those more experienced.

Overclocking: I don't know how, but will be googling/learning here soon

SLI or Crossfire: Not ATM but I want to be able to upgrade in 6 months - a year.

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 (I believe). Its a single 26 inch monitor. I will be buying another in 6 months - a year for Dual monitors.


CPU
Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.757241
319.99 (Comes with BF3 free, so essentially costs $260) (i5 + BF3 would cost me $275ish)
MOBO
MSI Z68A-GD65 (G3) LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130611
$189.99
GPU
EVGA 02G-P3-1568-KR GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130683
$269
PSU
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009
$134.99
RAM
CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145347
$89.99
Hard Drive
Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697
$149.99
CD/DVD Rom
ASUS 24X DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
$19.99
CASE
ATM I need some help choosing a case. I want something that helps with cooling the PC, but I am slightly clueless as to what to look for. I found this, but it seems a little obnoxious.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103033
Digging the blue throughout though.


What am I missing?
I am going to run $100-200 over budget - Where can I save?
Are there better selections that perform better for the same/cheaper price?


I also need some advice for extra cooling. I have 3 desktops in my "computer area" and it gets a little warm. I also live in Florida, but I generally keep the AC between 75-77 depending on how I feel.

Thank you!


EDIT:

After taking some consideration from this site and another that I frequent (bodybuilding site but has a tech sub-section) I have made another list including a case for the same price!

Case
COOLER MASTER HAF 922
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
79.99
MOBO
ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
124.99
GPU
EVGA 025-P3-1579-AR GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) HD 2560MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130687
$394.99
PSU
CORSAIR Professional Series HX750 (Simply because it's modular)(Open to input on this)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010
129.99
CPU
Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.757241
319.99 (Plus free BF3 for buying i7)
RAM
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
$44.99
HDD
Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697
$149.99 (1tb is overkill for me, but I was told the 32mb cache is worth it over the 16mb cache of the 500gb)
DVD/CDrom
ASUS 24X DVD Burner
$19.99

Total price in my wishlist : $1294.92 Price is duoable but I need help with my new video card decision. I want it to last me for atleast a year and then I could SLI another, and it'll last me for 2-3 more years with dual monitors. Is this possible? Then in 3-4 years I'll be back on this board asking for another build? =]

 

[cutebeans]

I can save you money!

Antec 750w is more than enough for an SLI 560ti $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371051

G.skill Ripjaws 8gb $45 (don't get 16gb just for gaming.)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

GTX Twin Frozr II $245
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127565

Seagate 500gb barracuda $90
http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-7200-12-Internal-ST3500413AS/dp/B004TLIEHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320913913&sr=8-1

Asrock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=100006654&isNodeId=1&Description=asrock+z68&x=0&y=0

Why not get a HAF 922?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=100006654&isNodeId=1&Description=asrock+z68&x=0&y=0

I saved you at least $100.

 

[bigb02z28]

Wow! Thanks for all the links! I'll be switching the Hard drive for sure. I looked for a 500gb barracuda on newegg but couldn't find one. My current PC Has 580gb and after 3 years of owning it I've amassed 160gb/580gb... No need for the 1TB

Edit: I am concerned that the video card won't be strong enough for what I am desiring. Do you think it'll be fine, or should I somehow squeeze a 570 into the build?