First time builder, need advice on system before ordering.

[Azelle]

Approximate Purchase Date: now but if something is worth it I can wait 2-3 months MAX
Budget Range: 1000$ After Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming (mostly mmo's like SWTOR, GW2, Minecraft lol), surfing internet.
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: TigerDirect.ca
Country: Canada
Parts Preferences: none
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Yes in the future
Monitor Resolution: 1440x900

Additional Comments: I mostly play mmorpg's not FPS and I would like to add a better resolution monitor sometimee this year to run one screen for gaming and the other for chat/browsing. I watched a lot of videos on how to build your first rig and I think this girl is ready! But I'm unsure if my choices of parts respect my computer usage, so please some advice!

CPU: Intel Core i5 2500k Quad Core 3.30GHz
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7073162&CatId=6986

MoBo: GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 Intel Z68 Motherboard
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=353599&sku=G452-0144

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 2X 4GB DDR3 1600MHz
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=40739&sku=C13-5720

Graphic card: Radeon HD 6770
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1729160&sku=D10-6772

PSU: ??? absolutly no idea on how much I would need, I would like to add a second graphic card eventually

Hard drive: WD Caviar Green WD10EARX 3.5" Hard Drive - 1TB, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB, 3.5"
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1421254&CatId=2459

Computer case:
Corsair Carbide Series 500R Mid Tower Gaming Case
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=862966&sku=C13-6500
or maybe
Cooler Master Storm Scout ATX Mid-Tower
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4543058&sku=C283-1221

Am I missing something besides the OS (Window 7 64 home)? Will I need thermal paste? Is there a better choice for the case? Thank you for helping!

edited for links that work and purchase date

 

[geekapproved]

Approximate Purchase Date: from now to the next 2-3 months

Now to the next 2-3 months?

Come back when your ready to place your order, prices and component suggestions will be completely different then.

 

[Azelle]

I went with a window of 2-3 months just in case someone tells me I absolutly need to wait for something really worth the price and whatnot? But I would prefer to buy it in the next week of course!

 

[geekapproved]

The video card is pretty weak, why not go with this board and use the savings to upgrade your video card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

Also you don't want a 5900rpm drive, you want a 7200 rpm hd.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020 $60 after rebate and promo code

No you don't need thermal paste, the stock fan comes with it pre-applied. When you decide to get a new cooler and overclock the cpu, the new cooler will also come with thermal paste.

 

[Azelle]

ok so hard drive should be Seagate ST1000DM003 Barracuda 1TB Hard Drive - 1TB, 7200RPM, 64MB, SATA 6Gb/s
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=744346&CatId=2459
I guess I could even go lower like 500GB but the price difference is very small

 

[Azelle]

What video card should I get then for mmo gaming?

 

[geekapproved]

What your video card budget?

 

[Azelle]

no more then 300$

 

[geekapproved]

The HD7850/7870 should be out on Monday I think. $250-$350.