New Gaming Rig -> very much excite!

[skalev]

Hi All.

I've been researching, asking questions, comparing and such, and am just about ready to get a new gaming rig, first time in a few years

Here is what I have planned:

Approximate Purchase Date: By the end of the month

Budget Range: 1200$

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Gaming, Gaming

Parts Not Required: Mouse, Keyboard, Speakers

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: NewEgg

Country: US

Parts Preferences: Intel CPU, Nvidia GPU

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

CPU:
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

Cooler:
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

MB:
ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

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

GPU:
MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127565

PSU:
Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044

SSD:
Mushkin Enhanced Chronos MKNSSDCR120GB 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226236

Monitor:
ASUS VS Series VS228H-P Black 21.5" 5ms HDMI LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236176

Case:
COOLER MASTER Elite 311 RC-311B-BWN1 Blue Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119246

Optical:
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204


These + a copy of windows, ring me up @ 1177$

I would like to save some money if there is somewhere I can, but I feel this is just about right for me.

Main question I have is if the EVO will fit into the case?
Otherwise I'm just looking to see if anyone has more feedback on any of the items and would recommend a replacement or something to avoid?

Thanks in advance.

 

[azeem40]

Great build! There is nothing I would change.

 

[skalev]

Great build! There is nothing I would change.

cool thanks.

Will the EVO fit into this case though? I've heard it's pretty big...

 

[Why_Me]

If you have no plans on adding a second vid card in the future then this board would suite your needs better.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157279 $104.99 FREE SHIPPING
ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Larger case in order to fit that CM heatsink.

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Tower-Case-RC-912-KKN1/dp/B003ZM7YTA/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1333402176&sr=1-1 $59.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower ATX Case (RC-912-KKN1)

 

[skalev]

If you have no plans on adding a second vid card in the future then this board would suite your needs better.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157279 $104.99 FREE SHIPPING
ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Larger case in order to fit that CM heatsink.

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Tower-Case-RC-912-KKN1/dp/B003ZM7YTA/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1333402176&sr=1-1 $59.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower ATX Case (RC-912-KKN1)

That's a great point. No need for 2 PCIe, take the extra money and get a better case. those are exactly the type of suggestions i was hoping to get here

 

[skalev]

Best answer selected by skalev.