HELP: Building my gaming system - does it work?

[Xlolxz]

Hey guys,

I just wanted to build my own gaming desktop and i was reading around and this is the system i concluded with. I'm not sure if they work well together - my general aim for this system is to play video games with above average settings. There are still parts im debating which one to get so if you could help that would be most apprecitated. My budget is around $1500 AUD (i live in Australia) - things tend to be more expensive here. I'm looking for parts which are most cost efficient - i am not spending say $100 more for no real difference.

Thanks in advance!

CPU

Intel Core i5 3570K (3.40Ghz / 6MB / LGA1155 / Quad Core, Overclocking Enabled)

Motherboard

GIGABYTE G1-SNIPER-M3 MB, Intel Z77, 4x DDR3, 1x PCI-E 3.0, 2x SATA III, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, DP, VGA, DVI, 5.1 Audio, GBLAN, RAID,Crossfire, Micro ATX
VS
GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB MB, Intel Z77, 4x DDR3, 1x PCI-E 3.0, 5x SATA III, 4x USB 3.0, GBLAN, 7.1 CH, D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, DP, mSATA, ATX

Memory Card (How much memory is needed?)

G.Skill 8GB (2x4GB), PC3-12800 (1600MHz) DDR3, Ripjaws X, 9-9-9-24-2N, 1.5V, Dual/ Quad Channel Kit

Hard Disk (Not sure which one actually fits/ works)
Silverstone Raven RVS02, 2.5" SATA III HDD Enclosure,USB3.0, Screwless Design,Black Colour With Carbon Fiber Styling
VS
Western Digital 500GB WD Blue, SATA II, 5400RPM, 8MB

Video Card

MSI Radeon HD7850 Overclocked (900MHz), 1GB GDDR5 (4800MHz), PCI-E 3.0, DVI, HDMI, Dual Mini DisplayPort

Sound Card

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme PCIe Audio, Retail Package, Win 7, 24-Bit/96kHz 7.1 Playback, >108dB, 24-bit/96kHz recording, X-Fi Crystalizer

Power Supply

Thermaltake 775W ToughPower XT Power Supply, 80 PLUS Bronze, 140mm Fan, 1x EPS, 2x PCI-E (6P), 2x PCI-E (8P), 8x SATA, Cable Management, Active PFC

Microsoft – Windows 8 64 Bit
Case - NZXT Guardian 921 RB Blue LED ATX Case, No PSU, 2x USB 2.0, HD Audio, 2x120mm Fan, 4x 3.5" Drive Bays, 7x Expansion Slots

 

[Outlander_04]

why compare a 7850 and the GTX 680 . The 680 is a lot more powerful . Thats reflected in the price

Dont buy a thermaltake psu . Really good chance its not a quality unit

 

[Xlolxz]

Thanks so much for the response, i'll go with the gtx 680 ( i asked the question as i wasnt really sure if the difference was immense) and what would you suggest for a psu ( and what wattage would be sufficent).

 

[failtolawl]

I would get the equivalent Ultra PSU

also you need a case, which I would recommend
this baby:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146087

in addition, I wouldn't bother with that sound card,
here is a better brand and quality for a cheaper price

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102003

it supports watercooling and stock will cool your system down quite well, but it's huge, so check if you have room.

 

[Xlolxz]

Thanks for the response i will change my sound card accordingly!

 

[failtolawl]

Uh, that last sentence was to talk about the case, not the sound card.. hopefulyl that didn't confuse you.. lol

 

[Xlolxz]

lol yep got a bit confused but all good changed my case as well!