Compatible?

Don't get the 2500k if you're using it on an h77 board, the h77 can't OC CPU's
Just get the 3570, its faster than the 2500k at stock for both.
An z77 itx would up your price quite a bit

Or consider getting an z77 board

For GPU get an 7870XT, its almost the same price but it is noticeably faster than the regular 7870

Get an 64mb cache HDD, they are significantly faster due to more cache and 1tb paltters
 

scragnoff

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Hi Iconicsin!

Everything is compatible.

However, if you want to overclock your cpu, and I'm only saying this because you got a "K" version, you might run into a problem:
you cannot utilize the unlocked multiplier on non-ivy bridge CPUs (e.g. 2500k, 2600k, 2700k).
 
I would choose something like this for basically the same price but more performance

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.04 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Red) Mini ITX Tower Case ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $781.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-09 02:55 EST-0500)

If you want a Seasonic made PSU, there are cheaper ones, they are branded XFX but made by Seasonic [corsair PSU's are great too though]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1450sx2b9

 

iconicsin

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well ya love the look and occasionally move it from upstairs to down but i want to water cool and add better stuff later i wouldnt mind getting a normal case but i want something awesome looking but not too expensive
 

camohanna

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If you did want a mini-itx watercooled build, this is a suitable option.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ICJ4
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ICJ4/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ICJ4/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 2.0 Pro 81.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.04 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Red) Mini ITX Tower Case ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $845.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-09 18:08 EST-0500)