Help with a > 1300 dollar build?

[sbpenguin]

I need help on building a gaming rig that fits under my tight budget of less than 1300 USD. I managed to find most of the parts, but I still need help finding a case and if these parts are a good combination.

Parts not needed- Mouse, keyboard, monitor, OS, Optical drive

Processor- i5 2500k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

Motherboard- ASRock z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

RAM- G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

PSU- CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

Optical Drive- Not needed I have one

Storage- Seagate Barracuda ST500DM002 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148767

CPU cooler- Not needed, I will be buying later on in the year.

GPU- Evga GTX 680 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130768

Case- I am not sure which case to go with as I was originally going for a HAF 912 with optional 2x 200mm front and top fans, but I fear it may not be enough to cool my components to under 70C. I was then looking at the HAF 932 Advanced and was wondering if it would be enough.... I am open to suggestions, however please don't recommend anything above 140 USD and the HAF 922

Other Thoughts- I will be overclocking later and I do not want Crossfire or SLI. I will be gaming on a 22 inch monitor. I prefer Newegg or Amazon only for computer parts.

Thanks in advance!

Also please rate the build too and tell me if the parts are overpriced or if there is a less expensive better solution

 

[odwillia]

This case will work well for you.

Corsair 500r http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139009

I use it with the parts in my sig and keeps good temps.

 

[lupinesithlord]

if you live near a microcenter get your processor there, best pricing (in store only)

 

[sbpenguin]

I don't live near any computer centers sadly... Lol. I live in the USA btw

 

[sbpenguin]

Best answer selected by sbpenguin.

 

[sbpenguin]

This case will work well for you.

Corsair 500r http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139009

I use it with the parts in my sig and keeps good temps.

Nice suggestion, but I selected the 7950 as my GPU as a 680 is too much overkill, and thus managed to get a HAF 932 and a Hyper 912+ cpu cooler also!

 

[Why_Me]

650w is total over kill for a single gtx 680. Look at these changes here. Also Ivy Bridge is due out April 29th.

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-ATX-550-Power-Supply/dp/B004RJ8EKI $74.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
XFX ATX 550 Power Supply - P1550SXXB9

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157297 $109.99
ASRock Z77 Pro3 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://pcper.com/news/Processors/Intel-Ivy-Bridge-Processors-Launch-March-23-2012 $225
Intel Ivy Bridge i5-3570K 3.4GHz

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231546 $44.99 FREE SHIPPING
G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9D-8GAB

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-24xDVD%C2%B1RW-Serial-Internal-DRW-24B1ST/dp/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b $19.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25
Asus 24xDVD±RW Serial ATA Internal OEM Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130768 $499.99
EVGA 02G-P4-2680-KR GeForce GTX 680 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-64bit-System-Builder/dp/B004Q0PT3I/ref=br_lf_m_1000219721_1_1_ttl?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=software&pf_rd_p=1292309362&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000219721&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=14NBC1Z98645HA1HEPKV $99.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (Full) System Builder DVD 1 Pack

 

[odwillia]

Nice suggestion, but I selected the 7950 as my GPU as a 680 is too much overkill, and thus managed to get a HAF 932 and a Hyper 912+ cpu cooler also!

Cool! I like both of those parts.