First Build Help Please

[ryank7]

Alright first off this is my first computer build and ive actually never gamed before on PCs. I hope to use my 50" 1080p plasma as my monitor and i also have a 5.1 surround sound system that i hope to use as the sound system for my PC. I have been reading the forums quite a bit and came up with what i thought was reccomended by all of you.

I hope to:
Play blu-ray movies in 3D
Play games such as BF3, company of heroes 2, simcity, rome total war 2.

Mobo- ASUS P8Z77-V PRO LGA 1155 Intel Z77
processor- i5 3570k
GPU- HIS IceQ Boost Clock H795QC3G2M Radeon HD 7950 3GB 384-bit
Hard drive- Seagate Barracuda STBD2000101 2TB 7200 RPM
PSU- CORSAIR HX Series HX750 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V
memory- G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866
optical drive- ASUS Black Blu-ray Drive SATA Model BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM
case- COOLER MASTER HAF X RC-942-KKN1
os- win8

I want to check to ensure that all the parts are compatible and will do what i need them to do. I am currently on my way home from a year in afghanistan so i have the money if there is some improvement to my build that would make my life that much better, but also don't want to waste money on features i would not use. Would i need a sound card to really utilize my surround sound system? Thanks

 

[ubercake]

That is a great spec. You've done your homework. The motherboard and PSU will set you up for crossfire in the future (I'm thinking that's your plan?).

What is your budget for this build?

 

[ubercake]

Also I'd consider getting a Corsair H80. I like this type of cooler even as a non-overclocker because it moves the bulk of your CPU cooling solutions away from the motherboard and to an exhaust port giving you more room to operate around your motherboard.

I'd also stick with Windows 7 64-bit so you don't have to deal with the occassional incompatibility issues, but that's just me.

Were you serving in the military?

 

[ryank7]

yeah in the future i plan to get another GPU and set up crossfire

the budget for the specs above right now is $1368 all on newegg, i plan to shop around more once i get a thumbs up on all the hardware

 

[ubercake]

If you live near a microcenter, you might consider doing some of your shopping there when you get back. That processor is about $50 less than on newegg.

 

[ryank7]

okay thanks for the advice ill get that cpu cooler.

Im serving with the 173rd ABCT team, i currently live in Italy so im not real sure if they have mircocenters over here, might have to be all online.

 

[ubercake]

Thanks for your service!

My father-in-law is a retired CSM from the 82nd Airborne and was stationed in Vicenza for a time during his career. From what I hear, it's pretty nice there.

Thanks again.

 

[deadbc77]

Great PSU...I have the HX 750 myself.Runs my 3770k@4.5ghz and Sapphire 7970 Toxic Ghz edition 6gb.I also have a Sapphire 7970 Ghz edition 3gb,ran them both in crossfire no problem.

 

[Gennaios]

there is actually no need for such a PSU!!!

 

[ballerslife]

Nice build, and I used to live in Afghanistan for 4 years, then I came back to America. It's way more fun in Afghanistan that boring America.