Plz review my first gaming pc

[Gjmiller]

I am going to build a gaming pc and I would like someone to review my parts and suggest any changes. My budget is $1000. Like I said earlier I will be using this for playing games such as; minecraft, planetside 2, watch dogs(when it comes out), bf3, bf4(when it comes out), and other games like those. I will also be using this for basic video editing. Here are my parts, please suggest any changes:


Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G45 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($42.39 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 640GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($60.94 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Other: SSD - Ocz vertex 4 128 GB ($114.99)
Other: Intel core i5 3570k processor ($189.99)
Total: $983.23
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-09 21:25 EST-0500)

 

[Azn Cracker]

lol how is your cpu put in other?

But it looks fine to me.

 

[ARICH5]

get a wd black series 1tb 7200rpm 64mb cache

 

[Gjmiller]

Can somebody please review my gaming pc, so I can know what changes, if any, should be made. My budget is 1000 dollars. Like I said earlier I will be using this pc for playing games like; minecraft, planetside 2, bf3, gta, and games like that. Please tell me about any changes you would make to this, here are my parts so far:

Processor: Intel Core i5 3570k ($189.99 @ microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G45 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($42.39 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 640GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($60.94 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Other: SSD - Ocz vertex 4 128 GB ($114.99)
Total: $983.23
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-09 21:25 EST-0500)

 

[Swordkd]

Change the memory to ddr3 1600. Even though its the large storage drive, I'd also swap the HDD to a 500gb, 7200 rpm model from WD or Seagate or Hitachi. If somehow that puts you over budget, scale back the PSU to a 500w model like the Corsair Builder series. You'll still have plenty of power and could even SLI down the road with that PSU.

Actually:
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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: MSI Z77A-G45 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1020.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-09 22:33 EST-0500)

If you live near to a microcenter, pricing will drop. If not, it will go up. I noticed on your build you have a part from there listed as well, so hopefully it works for you. I included a 600w PSU, just because it was only 20 dollars more, or you could save it and drop to the same model, 500w. Also could drop from the Ti version of the video card to a plain 660 as well.

 

[Guest]

Hey Gjmiller
Everything looks decently balanced! Great build! You want to play BF3 and GTA? Let me recommend upgrading your graphics card... the GTX 660 is a good card, but don't expect to play on ultra graphics with high fps. The GTX 660 Ti is not much more money and is much faster! The GTX 670 of course - is really good. Seriously, look around and find a better card for probably less than $100 more.
Uh do you plan to SLI someday? Just wondering, because if yes, then you have the perfect motherboard (same as mine). If not, then think about decreasing your PSU to 550W and down-grade your motherboard. You'll save enough money from that to be able to upgrade your GPU to the GTX 670!
Nice computer overall! Should run BF3 well! That's my favorite game!
You probably realize too - you haven't included a monitor, keyboard, mouse, other wiring (HDMI cable, ethernet cable/wireless card) and those extra expenses do add up! When I first built my pc, I thought - "$1400-$1600" then I added on shipping, taxes, and accessories and the bill was $2100. And I bought all my parts on sale!
ok let me know your thoughts about my comments!
Sam

 

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