New ~1300 build

[CodeNameSly]

It's been a while since I built a machine. The first time I did it I researched extensively because I was nervous. Now I'm more laid back, which means I haven't done quite as much homework. How does this look? Loosely based on the main page recommendations.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($80.36 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($4.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($104.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Two V3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($130.71 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1159.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-08 17:33 EST-0500)

 

[jkhoward]

Works for me.

What will you be using this system for?

 

[CodeNameSly]

Works for me.

What will you be using this system for?

Woops, sorry. Mostly gaming. I also work from home some but nothing that would require any specific consideration in a build.