Building a gaming computer, need advice on components!

I would recommend AsRock Z77 extreme 4 over your Asus board, but:

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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Switch 810 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($135.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($23.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1218.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-11-25 18:39 EST-0500)

Yeah I just read some pretty bad reviews about that asus motherboard. Thank you though!

I dont care how it looks so just a large case would be good? and I'm reading bad reviews on both those motherboards any other suggestions? and do you have to get a certain type of ram depending on the motherboard?

Trust me. thats the way it goes. You won't find any computer components thats been on the market for more than a year that will have bad reviews. Some people write a bad review just cause they don't like the look of the motherboard... Its rediculous. But the Extreme4 for the money is the best. If you want a little bit better the Fata1ty. from ASRock will be a better gaming board. But I guarantee if you want a "Perfect" board your looking at 300-400$.

No you don't get RAM by the motherboards specs. You just kinda buy a Kit. I mean the most common is 1600mhz kits these days.

And for a case the (Haf 932) would make a sweet case for the price its currently at
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Alright thank you for the advice! Just one more question, I want to buy that case but I dont have all the other components, the case doesnt have to be compatible with anything right? Like anything I get will be fine with this case?

Motherboard is ATX. the case supports ATX, Micro-ATX (M-ATX) and stupidly "ITX".. so everything seems compatible to me

Okay are most motherboards atx,and m-atx because I havent decided on the specific motherboard yet

Ok. on the description of the motherboard you will see a m-ATX or a ATX. But if you get a m-ATX the motherboard will still fit just like the ATX size but the difference is... m-ATX is a smaller size motherboard so it will look funny at first. But you will see a diagram punched into the case for the motherboard layout. on where the Motherboard risers go.

Alright thank you for the help!

Best answer selected by dan27.

No problem. If while buying parts you feel you need further advice. Please let me know. I'm online all the time.

I will definitely keep that in mind thank you again!