First build - need advice

how much is your budget? us/canada? the build above is pretty neat   let see if we can help further

budget is below $1000. optimally ~$800.
just to add..processor - i5 3470

Here you go this will do all of your needs...

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Dta6
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CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($87.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($251.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $829.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-14 05:28 EST-0500)

hmm jus wondering..is thr a need for 620w psu instead of 520w?and wouldnt a micro build overheat more easily?

620w is close in price thus it worths pay a little more
your system is not so hardcore so there will be no overheating, i5 is cool, and 7770 is low power/heat too

Best answer selected by kiddo135.