1200 first time build need advice

[kyle344]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.96 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($16.37 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Creative Labs Inspire T10 10W 2ch Speakers ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1209.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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I am going to be using the computer for gaming and school. I play games like skyrim, borderlands 2, and starcraft 2. I also enjoy mmos. Will this build be what i need or is there something better and or less expensive that can accomplish the same thing. Thank you guys for the help.

 

[AMD Radeon]

very good build, all i can help is only minor change in some parts
dvd - lite on is better and more reliable
ram, 8GB is plenty for gaming
cooler, weird same version but cheaper
PSU. xfx is made by seasonic. and its 650W is cheaper now

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($93.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($16.37 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Creative Labs Inspire T10 10W 2ch Speakers ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1144.23
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-19 01:46 EDT-0400)

 

[kyle344]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($55.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($93.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($16.37 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Creative Labs Inspire T10 10W 2ch Speakers ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1136.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-19 04:40 EDT-0400)

so this is what im looking at is this power source trustworthy? I want to get one that has a modular.
thank you for your help.

 

[AMD Radeon]

very good
but the ram is wrong, should be 1600 like i pointed above, not 1333
and the HDD, do you realize that wdc blue is better than seagate? the seagate price is going up recently

 

[TheBigTroll]

id get this
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Yj8F

-better SSD for cheaper
-cheaper ram
-not a overkilled case. you dont need a full tower
-same unit but not modular. there is no need for modularity at such a low wattage

 

[Astralv]

Do you live near Microcenter location? THE price is "In store" only. We have try to get it for mail order before- not going to happen.

The SSD can be better- I would go with 240 Gb, or at least- Samsung 840 Pro. The other day they had Sandisk 240 Gb for $159 at Tiger (one day only). HDD can be 2 TB for the price. Check out Newegg e-mail deals (top of the front page).

 

[kyle344]

very good
but the ram is wrong, should be 1600 like i pointed above, not 1333
and the HDD, do you realize that wdc blue is better than seagate? the seagate price is going up recently

Okay thanks i will fix that real quick. Yes i switched it because it was cheaper with a combo for my power supply.

 

[kyle344]

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 LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($16.37 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Creative Labs Inspire T10 10W 2ch Speakers ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1126.24
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-19 14:29 EDT-0400)

I changed the ram. I got a slightly better ssd card for the same price. I went back to the western digital.
Yes microcenter is not to far from where I live.
Thanks I will definitely be looking on newegg for any deals.

 

[TheBigTroll]

-change the SSD. it performs worse than the plextor m5s
-you only need 550w. and as for modularity, its not going to be useful at that wattage
-get a smaller case. the Lk board itself isnt even full atx. it would look ridiculous inside such a large case

 

[kyle344]

-change the SSD. it performs worse than the plextor m5s
-you only need 550w. and as for modularity, its not going to be useful at that wattage
-get a smaller case. the Lk board itself isnt even full atx. it would look ridiculous inside such a large case

Okay so I changed my SSD to the plextor. What kind of power supply would you recommend?
O I did not know that about the lk board.