1st Time Build - Mid Level Gaming Rig

[tmbest]

Hey all. I'm a 1st time builder and wanted to get opinions about the components I have priced so far for a mid level gaming rig. Price limit of $1000 (excluding software, monitor, keyboard, etc.). Please let me know of any issues that may be an issue (compatibility, heat, bottlenecking, etc.). All help and feedback is appreciated!

intel core i5-3570k - CPU
ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Z77 ATX Intel - Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance Series 8GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800) - Memory
Crucial m4 CT064M4SSD2 64GB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" Intel - SSD
Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 500GB 7,200 RPM SATA 3.0G - Hard Drive
MSI R7870-2GD5T/OC Radeon HD7870 Overclocked 2048M - GPU
ASUS DRW-24B1ST Internal DVDR/RW Burner - OEM - Optical Drive
Thermaltake TR2 Series 600 Watt ATX - Power Supply
Fractal Design Define R4 Mid Tower ATX - Computer Case

 

[Jack Revenant]

Hey all. I'm a 1st time builder and wanted to get opinions about the components I have priced so far for a mid level gaming rig. Price limit of $1000 (excluding software, monitor, keyboard, etc.). Please let me know of any issues that may be an issue (compatibility, heat, bottlenecking, etc.). All help and feedback is appreciated!

intel core i5-3570k - CPU
ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Z77 ATX Intel - Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance Series 8GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800) - Memory
Crucial m4 CT064M4SSD2 64GB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" Intel - SSD
Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 500GB 7,200 RPM SATA 3.0G - Hard Drive
MSI R7870-2GD5T/OC Radeon HD7870 Overclocked 2048M - GPU
ASUS DRW-24B1ST Internal DVDR/RW Burner - OEM - Optical Drive
Thermaltake TR2 Series 600 Watt ATX - Power Supply
Fractal Design Define R4 Mid Tower ATX - Computer Case

Pretty solid build, though there are a few things I would change.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.69 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($248.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1010.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-27 07:45 EDT-0400)

Very similar to what you have there, but with a more trustworthy PSU, a Samsung SSD, a more powerful GPU, and a CPU cooler so that you can make proper use of that -k processor.

I should mention, however, that the new Intel processors are coming out soon (June 3rd, specifically), so waiting might be wise.

 

[ssddx]

i would go with something similar to the build listed by jack.