HELP! Noob On a $1,000 Budget

[Synapse79]

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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 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($287.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Cooler Master SGC-2100-GWN1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $977.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-02 21:03 EST-0500)

I need to keep this under 1k [Would like to stay as close to $900 as possible] and choose a gpu. What changes should I make and what GPU should I get? Thanks!

Will be used for gaming.

(I don't need a mouse/monitor/keyboard)

 

[Synapse79]

Yes, but the 660 ti msi is a bit expensive for a 660 ti, the gigabyte on ncix is 265$ and it's a good one.
I guess it's cause of the game, i can't see the ncix offering the game, but in nvidia page it says ncix : http://www.geforce.com/landing-page/assassins-creed-3/where-to-buy

Well as of tomorrow it will be back to $299.99 not the $265.

"Savings Code 75183-1033. SAVE $35.00 off our regular price of $299.99 if you buy today! Special price ends 01/02/2013."

I won't be able to buy my parts till next week or later, so I'm willing to pay $10 more for MSI. (Which that $10 will be gained back in the rebate NewEgg has, making it cost the exact same as the Gigabyte)

 

[djangoringo]

Yes, i was thinking right now, you could still have it on newegg for less : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125441

But the msi is a good card.
Either of those two will do really good on 1080p resolution.
Good luck with your build.

 

[Synapse79]

Yes, i was thinking right now, you could still have it on newegg for less : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125441

But the msi is a good card.
Either of those two will do really good on 1080p resolution.
Good luck with your build.

Thanks

 

[Synapse79]

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