How's my build?

[devobserves]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $894.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-25 08:48 EST-0500)

 

[butremor]

Are you gonna be overclocking? What's your budget? Do you need OS? Where's PSU in your build?

 

[Emelth]

and what is this rig being used for?

 

[devobserves]

Oops, I seem to have forgotten a few things.

Okay here you go.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $959.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-25 10:20 EST-0500)

My budget is under 1000$ overclocking is a maybe, depends on the situation if needed or not. I have the OS covered, and I added the PSU (I don't know why it didn't go in) and removed the DVD Drive because I found one in my garage I could use.

This will be used for gaming/watching movies and maybe later on making videos/messing around with FL Studio. So basically an all purpose computer, but mainly for gaming.

I also picked the mobo and case specifically for mobility/LAN parties.

 

[butremor]

Are you planning to add second gpu later?
If yes you better get 750w psu now
If no you can downgrade your psu to 550w.
Oh and this cooler will help with overclocking http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr1

 

[doucejos]

Oops, I seem to have forgotten a few things.

Okay here you go.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
You build is just fine, Stick with it....
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $959.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-25 10:20 EST-0500)

My budget is under 1000$ overclocking is a maybe, depends on the situation if needed or not. I have the OS covered, and I added the PSU (I don't know why it didn't go in) and removed the DVD Drive because I found one in my garage I could use.

This will be used for gaming/watching movies and maybe later on making videos/messing around with FL Studio. So basically an all purpose computer, but mainly for gaming.

I also picked the mobo and case specifically for mobility/LAN parties.