Good System Build with an i5-3570k?

it is good   i would suggest you to add COOLER MASTER HYPER 212 EVO for better cpu cooling 

I am going to run on stock coolers for a little while since I wont try to overclock until after I get the video card. Thanks for the suggestion though. I might look into it for later.

I would have to know budget before I can suggest a system.

Sorry, around $650 because the 670 will be ordered later.

So try something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1051.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-04 18:50 EST-0500)

Without the GPU it's $656.87.

Curious as to why you recommend a 650w power supply? Noob to building myself but this build is pretty much identical to what I'm getting here in the next few weeks.

I always prefer to have more than the minimum wattage needed - it doesn't hurt the system. However having too few watts - or a PSU that doesn't provide enough amperage - will harm your system and begin frying components. I've been burned by crappy power supplies on more than one occasion so I'm always really cautious about the ones I pick now. The Corsair 650W is a good bang for buck option as you get a solid PSU with room to upgrade.

I had seen that PSU before but had seen a recurring chirping noise issue. Plus I was going to get a TB before I started researching but soon decided after researching to end up buying 2 more of the same WD drives when I will be upgrading so 1 and the original can be used for RAID and the other one for a backup. Although I am not quite sure whether the RAID will work well with playing games.

^ I vouch for Corsair TX650

There is no real difference between the EVO and the PLUS.

Just saving OP 5 dollars.

just drinking an extra Starbucks coffee!! lol 
evo is recommended by most experts in tom's as a budget cpu Cooler

I'd agree with the extra wattage (and going Corsair) on the PSU.

As far as the build, an i5-3570k paired with a 670 is a great gaming PC. You should be able to run Ultra on a majority of the games out there. I know you said it wasn't that important, but you will be able to lol.

I think Gunit posted a great build, I can't disagree with any part on there. All quality products.

Don't make anyone the opinion of someone else your own, make your own opinion.

Again, there is no real difference between the EVO and Plus.

i would say get 212 evo and get asrock z77 extreme 4 if you wanna save a bit of money

The price of the motherboards doesnt bother me much since I saw that the Extreme6 dropped to 150.

I disagree, I would take the Evo over the 212+ for an Ivy Bridge cpu, if I had the choice. All the Evo's heat pipes are smashed together to give direct contact to the small heatspreader of the Ivy Bridge cpu. Whereas the 212+ are spread evenly throughout the block (with rather large air gaps between the block and pipes, in relation to surface area of ivy bridge's heatspreader that is) which, depending on how its mounted, would only give 2 heatpipes direct contact to the heat spreader. I know, I had a 212+ (which I loved btw). But when I upgraded to Ivy Bridge, I quickly upgraded from the 212+.

For non-ivy bridge CPU's (read: CPU's with larger heatspreaders) I would agree, there is probably minimal difference from the Evo.

You went into great detail into things I never noticed before, I'll check heat pipe distance, then I'll edit this message with my response.

Yeah... no, there is no difference in heatpipe distance, I stand where I am, there is no real difference between the EVO and Plus.

Trust me I've used enough hardware to tell the good from the crap, and I don't recommend the crap.

Yeah, I kind of figured that it was a bit overpowered for what I want it for. Although it is but isn't since I do wanr it to last a few years. I had not been thinking about the settings below Ultra, being caught up in the graphic card hype, until I was posting this topic.   This topic served three purposes, reassurance of a good build, a lead on a good CPU cooler, and the decision to buy the 670 since it is less and more than enough.

I agree with everything on G-Units. The extreme4 is a great buy. And get the cooler, regardless of whether or not you're going to over clock. Go with this memory though, it's 8GB of G. Skills
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

I vote a corsair tx series or a seasonic.

I think the PSU is made by Seasonic but rebranded.