$1000 gaming pc build

[cramved]

hi this is the build i have come up with so far. My main concern is if i need a bigger psu for this system. I have a usb optical drive that i can install the os with and I have windows. I will buy a bigger hard drive when i run out of space.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x5Di

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100 92.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-GD55 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($128.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.55 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($85.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1019.47

any feedback is welcome thanks!

 

[jonjonjon]

that psu is enough. i personally would get a smaller sealed water cooler and save some money. the price also comes out to $1069.47 when i click it. the samsung 840 is sold out at $90 and i would rather have a non TLC ssd for the same price. i would also look at a non reference 670 but i didn't change it because that would be more money.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Antec Kuhler H2O 620 Liquid CPU Cooler ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-GD55 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($128.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.57 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.55 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($85.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1033.05
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-11 18:37 EST-0500)

 

[bigcyco1]

Looks good i would go for a non reference 670 though one of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127685
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125423
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121637

 

[cramved]

Looks good i would go for a non reference 670 though one of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127685
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125423
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121637

Would I really gain much from having a non reference card?

 

[bigcyco1]

Would I really gain much from having a non reference card?

it will run cooler and overclock better other then that no

 

[cramved]

it will run cooler and overclock better other then that no

how much of a performance gain would i get from overclocking?

 

[cramved]

and what monitor do you guys recommend i get for this build preferably around 200

 

[cramved]

Best answer selected by cramved.

 

[bigcyco1]

Monitor sugggestions http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VS239H-P-23-Inch-Full-HD-Monitor/dp/B008DWITHI/ref=pd_cp_pc_0
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260055&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10487648&PID=1800524&SID=#top
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236174