My first home built computer

[cryingwolf85]

I am building a computer and have all the parts picked out that I think I want. I am a computer science major, and do a lot of programming. Never really got into the hardware, but what better time than now!

Here is my current rig:
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This will be used for about 50 percent programming and 50 percent gaming. Any suggestions would be awesome! Thank you!

Things in my head:
- Thinking I may need to upgrade the graphics area, but not quite sure
- Not sure if I need a motherboard this good, still wondering
- Very on the fence with the processor
- Not sure if I need that power supply (Don't want to skimp on that though)
- Set with the ram (I like it, a friend has it, and it's been good to him)
- Happy with both hard drives
- Happy with the case
- Might buy a crappy cd writer from goodwill

 

[bodeen2012]

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH22NS90B DVD/CD Writer
Total: $1157.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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