This is my first gaming build from scratch. I was trying to keep it near $1000 (aside from the monitor) but I want to play Planetside 2 comfortably, so let me know what you think about the Geforce 660 Ti. I can wait till some other time for the SSD. I do need help finding a monitor. I'm aiming for a 24", 1920x1200 or 1920x1080, but I was hoping to get one with 120 Hz. I'm not finding many. Also, do i need a full ATX if I want SLI in the future? Thanks.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($46.64 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($283.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Other: SeaSonic X Series X650 Gold ((SS-650KM Active PFC F3)) 650W ATX12V V2.3/EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply ($130.00)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151088
Other: Thermaltake Level 10 GTS VO30001W2N Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ($120.00)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133215
Total: $1050.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-10 21:38 EDT-0400)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($46.64 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($283.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Other: SeaSonic X Series X650 Gold ((SS-650KM Active PFC F3)) 650W ATX12V V2.3/EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply ($130.00)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151088
Other: Thermaltake Level 10 GTS VO30001W2N Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ($120.00)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133215
Total: $1050.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-10 21:38 EDT-0400)