Cheaper Quality Gaming Build (input needed)

[TheJordanBukikosa]

Edit: Forget the $1000 dollar part.

So I was wondering if there are any changes that you guys would make, cost cutting measures (let's not make it more expensive that it already is, etc.)

I'm planning on getting it at the end of the year.
System used for lots of gaming at max settings, intermittent (couples times every few months) editing for pictures, videos, and music, lots of media consumption (articles, youtube, music, anime, manga)
Yes, buying a monitor (if there are better ones for similar prices, please tell!)
Don't need OS discs.
As long as it ships to Hinsdale, NH and has okay DOA/Returns history, it's good. If it can ship to Guam, USA, then even better, but it's hard to find any place that ships to Guam, so Hinsdale, NH.
Treat location as Hinsdale NH. (Microcenter at Cambridge is another option, with relatives staying in Boston)
I hear Sapphire is a good brand for AMD GPUs, but if there are other reputable brands that can beat them, go for it. I like the Antec P280 a lot, but if you got something that can beat it again for price, go for it.
Overclocking: yes, SLI/Crossfire: yes, later on
Resolution: AT LEAST 1920x1080
Reason for upgrading: The last time I bought a desktop computer, it was like 2001. My poor PC is really dragging along now. (I have a relatively powerful HP Envy dv7, but I'd like something more comfortable at home.
I want to make sure there's room for upgrades too. (Crossfire 7970?) I was thinking of getting an i7 for hyperthreading performance, but it got too expensive in my eyes.
I plan on overclocking the i5 CPU near 4.5. Not sure if cooling fan is good enough.

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 ($22.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($154.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data XPG SX900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Intel 62205ANHMWDTX1 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($33.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec P280 ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($115.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS29 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($147.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech MK710 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($76.94 @ Amazon)
Other: Rosewill RDCR-11004 Rosewill RDCR-11004 5.25" 2 Port USB 3.0 / 4 Port USB 2.0 Hub / eSATA Multi-in-1 Internal Card Reader w/ USB3.0 Connector

Total: $1612.80

 

[TheBigTroll]

no. aint happening. by the time you want to buy it at black friday, every single price will change either for up or the down. its never going to hit the 1000 dollar mark that you are looking for

 

[TheJordanBukikosa]

no. aint happening. by the time you want to buy it at black friday, every single price will change either for up or the down. its never going to hit the 1000 dollar mark that you are looking for

Haha, too good to be true, right? Well, what could be changed here? Sacrifice the 7970? Some other less important features? It sucks a bit, though. xD

 

[TheBigTroll]

-reduce the ram to 8gb
-change the brand to crucial or gskill as they are always the cheapest
-cheaper board that are just as good
-change the SSD to a plextor m5s. its now like always 169.99
-change the hard drive to a caviar blue as it performs better while being the same price
-change the case to a fractal define r4. better built than the p280 and is more quiet and usually cheaper
-change the psu to a xfx 750w. its 80+ gold yet its 10 bucks cheaper. also made by seasonic
-pick up this keyboard now before its over. dont bother with wireless. mech is the best. loud but awesome and built like a tank
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129011&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
-the hub is not necessary and you can get cheaper wifi adaptors. not to mention, id avoid wifi if possible. latency is terrible on gaming

 

[TheJordanBukikosa]

-reduce the ram to 8gb
-change the brand to crucial or gskill as they are always the cheapest
-cheaper board that are just as good
-change the SSD to a plextor m5s. its now like always 169.99
-change the hard drive to a caviar blue as it performs better while being the same price
-change the case to a fractal define r4. better built than the p280 and is more quiet and usually cheaper
-change the psu to a xfx 750w. its 80+ gold yet its 10 bucks cheaper. also made by seasonic
-pick up this keyboard now before its over. dont bother with wireless. mech is the best. loud but awesome and built like a tank
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129011&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
-the hub is not necessary and you can get cheaper wifi adaptors. not to mention, id avoid wifi if possible. latency is terrible on gaming

Cool. I'll input those changes. Thanks!

 

[TheJordanBukikosa]

-reduce the ram to 8gb
-pick up this keyboard now before its over. dont bother with wireless. mech is the best. loud but awesome and built like a tank

Jeebus. I'm gonnna order it now!

Edit: Crap. The $30 dollar rebate ends tomorrow. Even if I ordered it today, I wouldn't be able to take advantage of the $30 rebate. :/
I'll definitely be on the lookout for mechanical now. I wasn't really thinking about it all that much.

Edit 2: Crap. It's out of stock.

 

[TheBigTroll]

its in stock. the rebate card works if you purchase on the day before the expiry.it isnt affected by when you mail it in by

 

[TheJordanBukikosa]

its in stock. the rebate card works if you purchase on the day before the expiry.it isnt affected by when you mail it in by

When you go through the order process and try to complete the purchase, Newegg removes the product. :/ And yeah. xD I realized that the promo was the one ending.

 

[TheBigTroll]

ah oh well