Building my first gaming rig

[Trad5197]

So i'm in the planing stage of building my first gaming pc, my budget is around 1000 dollars and I will be playing games like far cry 3 and battlefield. The link to what i'm planing on getting is here: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/Kb0E can people tell me what is good and what I can do better with this build

Thanks

 

[AMD Radeon]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.00 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($229.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 800W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Memory Express)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.06 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.90 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($149.99 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Enermax KM001W Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($17.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $994.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-16 22:09 EDT-0400)

help you pick the right ram kit and HDD

 

[realchaos]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.00 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($62.50 @ DirectCanada)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.06 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.90 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($149.99 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Enermax KM001W Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($17.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1007.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-16 22:13 EDT-0400)
I cut down on the psu. It will still run this pc, but it just won't allow crossfire. Used the saved money for a Radeon HD 7950. For $260, that's one cheap 7940.

 

[Trad5197]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.00 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($62.50 @ DirectCanada)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.06 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.90 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($149.99 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Enermax KM001W Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($17.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1007.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-16 22:13 EDT-0400)
I cut down on the psu. It will still run this pc, but it just won't allow crossfire. Used the saved money for a Radeon HD 7950. For $260, that's one cheap 7940.

Thanks, I using the first reply I can get the 7950 and the 800w psu, that is enough to crossfire in the future right?

 

[AMD Radeon]

yes usually crossfire need 750W. 800W should be enough, i am not sure about GS series though. they are cheap for a reason maybe

 

[realchaos]

Not sure, since it doesn't have a reliable manufacturer. If you don't mind having a non-modular psu: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone750
If you want a modular to help with your cable management then: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bbefx
Actually, they non-modular is more expensive. Grab yourself the modular one

 

[realchaos]

Not sure, since it doesn't have a reliable manufacturer. If you don't mind having a non-modular psu: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone750
If you want a modular to help with your cable management then: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bbefx
Actually, they non-modular is more expensive. Grab yourself the modular one

 

[Trad5197]

Not sure, since it doesn't have a reliable manufacturer. If you don't mind having a non-modular psu: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone750
If you want a modular to help with your cable management then: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bbefx
Actually, they non-modular is more expensive. Grab yourself the modular one

Ok this is my build now: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/KeND anything else?

 

[realchaos]

I think you're good to go!