Please review my gaming build

IodinePit

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This is the first computer I am ever building myself, and I've been saving up for 2 years for this. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Also, if you don't think some of my parts will work together or would be difficult to assemble. Thank you!

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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 ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Plextor M5S Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($305.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: OCZ ZT 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor ($157.58 @ Newegg)
Other: HDD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697 ($55.00)
Total: $1291.14
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-13 12:23 EDT-0400)
 

mikerockett

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Personally i would say the below is a better choice

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

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 ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77-DS3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Eleven Hundred ATX Full Tower Case ($102.17 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($171.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $1263.05
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-13 12:38 EDT-0400)
 

IodinePit

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Hi, I understand the tradeoff you are making with the RAM, PSU and better Graphics card - that is helpful. However, I don't understand your choice of the $100 case vs. the $50 case. The only real difference I can see is the size of the case and number of drive bays. Could you explain why you chose that? I'm new at this and just looking to understand all this better.
 

mikerockett

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No particular reason and nothing to really worry about. The 200r is a good solid case. I just feel that when spending this amount of money it warrants putting it in a decent full tower case. Cases are very subjective though and if you're happy with what you've chosen that's no problem.