Recommendations? 1000-1200 brand new builder build

[Stay_Classy]

Approximate Purchase Date: may-summer
Budge Range: Ideally $1000-1200
System Usage: Gaming @ highest or near highest settings ( Diablo III), HoN, internet games, music listening, college school work
Parts not required: OS, Mouse, Speakers
Preferred Websites: Amazon, Newegg
Country: USA
Overclocking: I know nothing about this but maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080
SLI/Crossfire: idk, would like my MoBo to be capable of SLI
Additional Comments: I want to stay relevant for the next few years. I know nothing about cooling but i would rather not mess with liquid cooling. I need the most help with making sure the Mobo has the right type and number of connections for my build, the Memory, GPU and PSU

Part list permalink: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/5Yaa
Part price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/5Yaa/by_merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
-2500K is cheaper than the 2500 so i went with it but dont know how to overclock.
-Do i need an aftermarket CPU fan?
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3(R2.0) ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($107.86 @ Newegg)
-know little about MoBo's but will want to ad a good 120GB SSD in the future
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
-can stay or go but 8GB
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.99 @ NCIX US)
-I want to stick with 1 TB and 7200RPM
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 570 2.5GB Video Card ($354.99 @ Microcenter)
-or will GTX 570 1.25G be enough for now?
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
-love the large fans (quiet) and the 3.0 USB. open to comparable mid size with 3.0 and large fans
Power Supply: OCZ 850W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
-don't want to replace if i add a video card, is this one too big?
Optical Drive: Lite-On ihes112-04 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($59.99 @ Newegg)
-can be a cheap dvd reader if it needs to be
Monitor: Asus VH232H 23.0" Monitor ($153.98 @ Newegg)
-23" monitor at least
Keyboard: Logitech K270 Wireless Standard Keyboard ($25.71 @ Amazon)
Total: $1280.48
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated 2012-03-22 16:28 EDT-0400)

 

[sosofm]

Your build look good.
For gaming use a wired keyboard and mouse.Ask any gamer.

 

[Stay_Classy]

Thanks for your response sosofm. i have revised my build to include a good wired gaming keyboard, cpu fan and a smaller psu.
i noticed that my mobo doesn't support SLI which is something that i want to be able to upgrade to in the future.
recommendations?
Part list permalink: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/607T
Part price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/607T/by_merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS9700 LED Ball Bearing CPU Cooler ($40.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3(R2.0) ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($107.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 570 2.5GB Video Card ($354.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ 750W ATX12V Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VW246H 24.0" Monitor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1268.76
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated 2012-03-23 15:53 EDT-0400)

 

[sosofm]

ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z68extreme3gen3

 

[angaddev]

The Gigabyte you have is perfectly capable. Also change the cooler to a Hyper 212EVO. ZAlman coolers don't give much performance. Also instead of the 570 get the 7870 or 7950, they totally beat it and they are more efficient and quiter

 

[angaddev]

Also the SIDEWINDER is pretty horrible, I have 2 Try a Corsair K60/K90 or something mechanical, maybe a RAzer Arctosa/Lycosa

 

[Tavo_Nova]

i totally suggest 7870 and 7950 as a gpu they are great. i also suggest a wired mech keyboard/mouse.

 

[Stay_Classy]

Thank you all for the advice! In an effort to lower my cost, i have decided to nix the pcu cooler since I don't plan on over clocking right away, this way I can save the cash until I decide to upgrade.
There are so many raving reviews around for the SIDEWINDER and I cant justify shelling out more than $50 for a keyboard right now. Especially since I am upgrading from a 5 yr old mac stock board.
I picked the mobo that sosofm suggested before i looked at his reply so im gonna sick with that one.
From the previous post I deleted the CPU Cooler, changed the MoBo and the GPU to your guys suggestions (after a little research they both do look like better options.) and moved to an LED monitor with a considerably higher contrast ratio in the $150-$200 category. The Asus VS248H-P has a HDMI and a VGA port while the one i had picked previously, the Asus VW246H, has a HDMI, VGA and a DVI.
**My question is: what will i be missing out on if i go for the first monitor with the higher contrast ratio but no DVI port. What wont i be able to plug into it?
Do you guys see any where else that I can save a few bucks or other compatability problems?
Thank you very much for your help.
Part list permalink: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/61sT
Part price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/61sT/by_merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ 750W ATX12V Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor ($186.13 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1250.91
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated 2012-03-24 02:07 EDT-0400)

 

[sosofm]

ASUS VS248H-P Black 24" 2ms HDMI LED Backlight http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236153 Have all the conectivity you want : Connectors: D-Sub, DVI, HDMI