Building first gaming computer (800-950)

Check out my $850 build here:
http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore#module14708687...
Swap the 7870 for the 7950 (+$70)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Total: $915

You're pretty much set. The 7950 will run most games at max settings @ 1080P. If you don't feel like that's enough overclock it to 1GHZ and you're definitely set. THe i5 3570K can also be overclocked, if you plan to I would get the Hyper 212 Evo:
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-2...

Here two different builds #1 http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pqHa #2 http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qdFZ