Is my pc build okay? ~800$ range

[cooliobob]

Hi, I've been thinking about making my own computer for about a month now, and I think I've finally got the parts down for what I want.
Please excuse me if I have something stupid as it's the first time around for me.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xFx8 - (My friend is providing windows 7 for me.)

Is my build ideal?

I'm trying to build a decent gaming rig that can run some of the newer games out there at around high settings while still maintaining a decent fps rate.

My budget is anywhere around $800, but tbh I'd like to go on on the low side of that range.

I'm open to all suggestions, so if I can improve in any area/ save money in any area without altering the performance by much, please let me know.

Ty for all feedback in advance!

 

[excella1221]

Looks great to me.
Would swap the Ripjaws to a Sniper or Ares for low profile, but that's just me.

Also, get the 1.5tb Seagate, it's the same price for some reason.

 

[iceclock]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xG3n
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xG3n/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xG3n/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($244.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($31.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.98 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $708.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-14 23:28 EST-0500)

just saved u a 110$

 

[djangoringo]

With some modifications, you can get the 7950 : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xG1v

Or a cheaper build with an aftermarket cooler : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xG2W

 

[iceclock]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xG5z
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xG5z/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xG5z/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($274.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($31.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.98 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $718.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-14 23:32 EST-0500)

with 7950 and 500gigs less, but better graphic-card is worth it.

still 110$ saved

 

[cooliobob]

Best answer selected by cooliobob.