I am building my first computer and would like some help.

[idontevenknow]

Im building a new rig from scratch and would like to get some opinnions on it. Also what is the best brand for a Nvidia GTX 670.

CPU: intel i5-3570k
Motherboard: Gigabyte G1 Sniper M3 or Asus P8Z77-V
RAM: Corsair Vengance 8GB (2x4GB)
HDD: Western Digital 500GB Caviar Blue
PSU: Corsair 650W
GPU: Nvidia GTX 670
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912

I have a budget of about $1200. It will be used mostly for gaming. This is the first computer im building so any advice is welcome.
-Thanks

 

[yasserBasha]

Normally i'd go for ASUS p8z77 , and get a 1TB HDD for storage....

The best brand for GTX 670 in my opinion is Gigabyte

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: Asus P8Z77-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($175.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill NS Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial V4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.68 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.97 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $1138.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-22 08:32 EDT-0400)

Tell me what you think

 

[idontevenknow]

Normally i'd go for ASUS p8z77 , and get a 1TB HDD for storage....

The best brand for GTX 670 in my opinion is Gigabyte

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: Asus P8Z77-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($175.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill NS Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial V4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.68 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.97 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $1138.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-22 08:32 EDT-0400)

Tell me what you think

I would get the 1TB hard drive but I've read that they're not as reliable as the 500 GB drives, and i figure if i need more ill get an external. I like the addition of the SSD. Also the power supply you chose is much cheaper for a little less power so thanks for that. Also I was leaning towards the Asus board as well i just wanted another opinnion.
Thanks for the advice

 

[yasserBasha]

You know ... whoever told you that 1TB isn't reliable clearly don't know what is he talking about; the most important feature in HDD's performance is RPM count (how fast is operates) and Cache ( The hard drive buffer rate and how quick does it execute read/write operations ).
And the 1Tb size will benefit you as the average size of modern games is 18GB+, with this HDD 7200 rpm/64mb cache it'll be most reliable for every ordinary task.

It's your call but i wanted you to be well-informed about HDD and have all the right facts.
BEST LUCK

 

[idontevenknow]

Oh ok, i had just heard bad things but if thats not true then ill go for the 1TB drive.

 

[yasserBasha]

Definitely NOT true ....

Best luck, my friend