Advice on my first attempt at building a PC

[Abqdrinkslinger]

CPU-3770k
Mobo- Asus p8z77 v Deluxe
GPU-Evga gtx 670 2gb
Hdd- WD black 1tb
SSD- Samsung 840pro 256gb
Ram- Corsair Vengence 16gb
Optical- LG Bluray 14X writer
PSU- Corsair Enthusiast TX 750

Is this a good setup?
I plan on doing some light video/still editing. Also maybe a bit of gaming. I want it to stay contemporary for awhile without having to upgrade.

Can anyone recommend a good case?

Is there a better way to spend my money?

Thank you all in advance for what I'm sure will be good advice. I have enjoyed reading what everyone has to say on here.

 

[gussrtk]

set up looks good, but at your price range already i would swap out that motherboard for a sexier (and a little better) Asus Maximus V formula. (same price almost)

Get a CPU cooler, hyper evo 212 by coolermaster is a good cooler, for standard and some medium overclocking.

a case, really just a CoolerMaster HAF is pretty good for the price. I got StormTrooper CM but it's a little tricky.


if you buy Corsair HX750 PSU you will have modular cables, the TX doesnt have that, and it's pretty close to same price (just make sure, cuz some HX750 are SEMI-Modular and others are FULL modular)

 

[Abqdrinkslinger]

Thanks for the quick response! What are the advantages of the mobo over the deluxe?

 

[gussrtk]

Thanks for the quick response! What are the advantages of the mobo over the deluxe?

sorry for such a late reply, but.. try msg me next time.

I think the maximus v formula is just a better Overall motherboard as well as it looks f****** sick

 

[camohanna]

You said light editing? Why pay more then?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CZo5
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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 ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($439.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1309.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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