First Gaming PC Build, Need Some Advice

[MadFoolery]

So, I'm building my very first rig. What I need to know is:
1. Is this build sufficient for playing Skyrim on Ultra or at High settings?
2. How does this build compare to Digital Storm's Vanquish 2, levels 2 and 3? If I can get Vanquish 2 for around the same price as this build, and the Vanquish 2 is better, then I might as well get the Vanquish 2, right? Maybe?
3. How are my components? Should I change anything? Can I shave off a few more dollars by buying a cheaper part, and still be able to game on high or ultra settings?

Here's my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MadFoolery/saved/PDqPxr
Here's the Vanquish 2. I'm looking at levels 2 and 3: http://www.digitalstormonline.com/vanquish-ii.asp


My main reasons for building this computer are: Gaming, internet browsing, watching videos online, (Youtube lol) and typing. So my build has got to be pretty decent in graphics and CPU, and it also has to have a decent wireless or wired adapter for fast internet stuff. I need to keep this baby under $1000. The case is a concern for me, too, as I would like to have a case that will allow plenty of future upgrades. I mean, I would like to add a second graphics card at some point and perhaps even an SSD to store my games on. I think that the Rosewill Blackhawk is pretty awesome; it's a little expensive, but I think that will be okay, unless someone can suggest a cheaper case that is just as good or better.

Anyway, I know this is lengthy, but thank you in advance to anyone who is willing to help me out. Help a gal out, guys, c'mon! No but seriously: thank you.

 

[proropke]

why you dont go for r9 270x ?

 

[xInfluX]

Don't store games on an SSD, the only thing you should store there is your OS and Drivers, it won't do the games much good just improve there launch/load times.
Anyways my recommendation:
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wDm3NG) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wDm3NG/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54570) | $193.99 @ NCIX US
**CPU Cooler** | [Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/enermax-cpu-cooler-etst40tb) | $34.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87g45gaming) | $109.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c9d8gab) | $76.50 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-internal-hard-drive-sv300s37a120g) | $59.99 @ Micro Center
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $51.99 @ NCIX US
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr927oc2gd) | $149.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc912kkn1) | $49.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone750) | $69.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $19.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $902.38
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-13 02:11 EDT-0400 |

My reasoning for the 270 is it's a really good card for the price, you said you may wan't too venture into SLI/CFX in the future, also I got you a bigger PSU for that reason, 750w should be fine for those two cards, and I've used that PSU before it's very nice. You don't need a "K" chipset if you aren't overclocking, you will get the same performance out of the 4570. That SSD is plenty big for your OS and Drivers, If you planned on recording game play or streaming, maybe get another too cache it from. That should max out Skyrim, among other.. more difficult games.

 

[MadFoolery]

why you dont go for r9 270x ?

Hmmm...not sure how I didn't notice that one before...I was looking at the R9 280x, but it was way too expensive. The R9 270x is certainly better than the GTX 660 that I have listed, but the 270x is also $191.98 and the GTX 660 is only $159.99. Maybe I can upgrade to an R9 270x, or something better, later. I just don't want to add too much more to the price tag if I don't have to.

 

[xInfluX]

Not much of a difference between the 270x and non-x versions.

 

[proropke]

why you dont go for r9 270x ?

Hmmm...not sure how I didn't notice that one before...I was looking at the R9 280x, but it was way too expensive. The R9 270x is certainly better than the GTX 660 that I have listed, but the 270x is also $191.98 and the GTX 660 is only $159.99. Maybe I can upgrade to an R9 270x, or something better, later. I just don't want to add too much more to the price tag if I don't have to.

Oh, go then for gtx 660. I only recommended r9 270x as at my place its $170 and GTX660 $225

 

[MadFoolery]

Okay. It's been awhile (been busy getting ready for the semester), but I've revised my build due to a motherboard/Haswell refresh CPU problem. I had an H87 motherboard selected and a CPU with Haswell refresh, which may have caused a problem. So I changed up my CPU and motherboard:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MadFoolery/saved/PDqPxr

Does everything look good? I changed the case from the Cooler Master HAF 912 because I wanted a case with a window side panel and LED's. Call me a sucker for aesthetics, I guess. Also, the Enermax is a bit bigger.