1200$-1300$ GAMING RIG REQ w/monitor

id get this
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z1Hu

extra case fans generally dont make the rig much cooler

are u gonna be overclocking, do u need sli or crossfire, and what size monitor?

Yes i plan on overclocking, No sli nor crossfire

Best answer selected by blade2697.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z9hu
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z9hu/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z9hu/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($87.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 60GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Amazon)
Case: XClio Nighthawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Keyboard: Logitech G110 Wired Standard Keyboard ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Logitech G400 Wired Optical Mouse ($34.94 @ Amazon)
Total: $1218.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-23 12:42 EST-0500)

Base Total: $1295.78
Combo Discounts: -$13.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$45.00
Shipping: $7.56
Total: $1245.34

I would have definently picked yours as best answer but i didnt think you reply sorry

its ok, cheers dude, if u need more help let me know