Critique/Help/Advice on my planned ~$700 Build

[TokerAce]

Good afternoon, gents-

I'm planning my first desktop acquisition in 5-6 years and I've decided to build my own (never done it before). After several days of looking at threads on this site and watching youtube vids of people building their own PCs, I think I've got a pretty close parts list assembled for what I need and want. I'd like for you guys and gals to tell me if this looks good, or what elements you'd change. Thanks!

As I've got it now (I've got all this in my cart at microcenter for less money, but it didnt all show up there on pcpartpicker):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / 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 ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($83.72 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 650 2GB Video Card ($107.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: http://www.microcenter.com/product/397736/OCZ400SXS2-B_StealthXStream_2_400W_ATX_Power_Supply_-_Refurbished
Case: Diablotek CPA-6170 ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.80 @ TigerDirect)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $701.45
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-08 14:58 EST-0500)


My questions really involve the case, power supply, and video card, but any changes you'd recommend would be appreciated.



Approximate Purchase Date: Anytime (was thinking about going to microcenter tomorrow)
Budget Range: $600-$750
System Usage from Most to Least Important: general internettery, gaming, movies
Are you buying a monitor:No
Parts to Upgrade: All new build
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: microcenter (but I'd buy from anywhere if the savings were there)
Location: City, State/Region, Country - Northwest Georgia, USA
Parts Preferences: None
Overclocking: Maybe/Probably (never done it before, but I'm interested in trying it)
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: HP S2031 is the monitor model
Additional Comments: I just want a good all-purpose PC that I dont have to worry about for a few years. Interested in getting back into gaming, but dont need super-premium quality and settings (but I want to be able to play whatever game I want for the next couple of years)
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Desktop PC is several years old and when I started checking recent game requirements I was waaaay under-equipped. It also takes hours when I convert video.

 

[TokerAce]

I'm starting to think that that power supply has to go.... but pcpartpicker tells me I'm only at an estimated 305 watts of usage, so I dont THINK I need to go with some super power supply, but I'm new to this.

Come on, Tom's Hardware people- dont let me down.

 

[drunkducki]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $699.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-08 16:25 EST-0500)

 

[TokerAce]

Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)

You think that board is as good as the Extreme4? Let me add that the Extreme4 is only $79.99 at microcenter ($50 rebate when buying mobo with the 3570k processor). The Pro3 is $44.99 after the rebate. I'm all for saving money if you say the Pro3 is plenty of motherboard for my needs.


And why the downgrade to 8GB of RAM? Is it just overkill to go for 16GB? I figured at that price, I'd just go ahead and throw a bunch in there and not worry about it for a while.


And as long as you're answering questions (thank you), I see you've dropped me from a 2GB video card to a 1GB card that costs more. I know NOTHING about this stuff, but is that 1GB a better card for my system?


Thanks very much for the assistance.

 

[drunkducki]

biggest difference between 2 boards is that pro3 can run 1 video card and extreme4 can run 2 video cards. extreme4 also has more more ports if you really need them. extreme4 might be able to overclock your chip higher than pro3 can.

8 gb ram is plenty. you don't really need 16gb for what you do.

check the following link for video cards. 7850 is about 4 tiers higher than gtx650.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

 

[TokerAce]

Thank you. And that graphics card chart is awesome- helps a ton.

 

[TokerAce]

Any of you late night fellas wanna add any advice before I start buying parts?

 

[TokerAce]

Any of you Brits wanna make some magic in my thread?