Is this a decent gaming / multitasking build?

[beachdude21]

This is my first build, I just bought a gopro that I'd like to be able to play and edit 1080p video, and my 4 year old desktop replacement has finally met its match so I'm now upgrading to a desktop. I'd like to be able to play w/e game comes my way and I'd like to be able to play with decent graphics settings. I also would like to be able to edit video, as well as watch 3D movies. I'd also like to be able to boot the mac OS X, will this be possible? I realize that sometimes i7 is considered 'overkill' (or so I've heard) so is it worth paying the extra $100 for the i7 or just stay with the i5? I'd also like to be able to burn blurays, or games that require 3x writable blurays. I picked the SSD memory because I've read that having the actual OS on that drive will significantly speed up the startup process and I grabbed the regular memory for my bulk items i.e. videos, pics, and music. Im trying to stay under $1500. Am I completely overdoing everything I need or do I need more? Like I said, this is my first build so ANY help would be greatly appreciated!

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/beachdude21/saved/1vF9

 

[AMD Radeon]

yes, but i still there is better substitutes for som parts
ram
hdd
psu
ssd
cpu cooler
mobo

 

[beachdude21]

yes, but i still there is better substitutes for som parts
ram
hdd
psu
ssd
cpu cooler
mobo

So does that mean I'm not picking the best brands or are the parts I picked problematic? Because you basically said replace everything

 

[AMD Radeon]

not everything
they will work, but there is another type that has better price/performance
for example, most ppl hates sabertooth because it is in contrary trapped heat inside its armor. and it is priced premium

 

[AMD Radeon]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.54 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($56.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $1085.44
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-24 05:13 EDT-0400)

cheaper even if it has GTX 670

 

[beachdude21]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.54 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($56.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $1085.44
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-24 05:13 EDT-0400)

cheaper even if it has GTX 670

Thank you for that! I added the optical drive and a wireless adapter though. Came up to $1171. I'll be getting that in less than two weeks. Since it is my first build, where should I go for info on actually assembling it. I'm pretty savvy but I always like to have directions the first time

 

[AMD Radeon]

it is Tom's sticky post about building pc
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274745-31-step-step-guide-building

 

[beachdude21]

it is Tom's sticky post about building pc
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274745-31-step-step-guide-building

I have one more question. Will I be able to boot Mac OS X with this build?

 

[Transmaniacon]

it is Tom's sticky post about building pc
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274745-31-step-step-guide-building

I have one more question. Will I be able to boot Mac OS X with this build?

You will need to read up on hackintosh computers. This will affect what brand/type of parts you pick, and there are some caveats to getting it to work right. Its very doable, but its not as straight forward as just popping in the OSX disc and installing.