1st time build - Gaming

[DarthMoodie]

Hello!

I plan on building my first (gaming) Pc. For the past few weeks I have been pricing parts and reading endless reviews and I have come up with an idea of what I might need. My main objective is to build something that would rival the performance and graphics of a console. My plan is as follows:

Asus Maximus IV GENE-Z/GEN-3
Intel Sandybridge i5 2500k
GTX 570 (unsure of which brand to choose)
Corsair 8gb DDR3 Vengenence 1600mhz


I have yet to purchase the above items so I am open to suggestion the only things I have bought are:

Corsair GS800/800watt PSU
EVO LABS EX8818 ATX Case (midi)

If you have any input please share! Thanks.

 

[DarthMoodie]

Thanks for your input.

 

[jessterman21]

No reason to spend $100 more on a 570 when you'll get the same performance from a GTX 480.

And that setup will give you roughly 4 times the graphics/performance of a PS3/X360.

 

[DarthMoodie]

Ok thanks. Besides the GPU are there any other changes you think should be made? Or anything I should add??

 

[DarthMoodie]

Would it be worthwhile buying an aftermarket heatsink?

 

[DarthMoodie]

CPU?
Would I need it?

 

[DarthMoodie]

Ok thank you.