Is this a decent build?

[blazer68]

Purpose: Gaming (Diablo 3, Guild Wars 2, LoL, Possibly BF3)

Overclocking?: I will eventually, which is why I am planning to buy this cooler.

SLI or CrossFire?: No

Other notes: I have a keyboard and mouse already. I will probably play off a TV for a little while before buying a monitor. Any suggestions on monitors?

And finally... the parts!

- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128498

- CPU: Intel i5 2500k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

- CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper Cooler 212+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

- RAM: 16 GB G.SKILL Ripjaws x Series (4x4GB)*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
*Already in possession*

- Video Card: EVGA GeForce 560 TI*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130604
*Should I get an overclocked one?*

- Hard Drive: 1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

- DVD Burner: ASUS DRW-24B1ST DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

- Power Supply: Cooler Master GX Series 650w*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171052
*I already have this in my possession. The reviews on Newegg were pretty decent*

- Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196

 

[madchemist83]

First of all check if there is microcenter close by.

There is no point of getting Mobo with 2 pcix x8/x8 if u don't plan on sli/cf.
Otherwise looks pretty good.
If you not comfortable with ocing ur GPU get a oc version.

 

[mryoink]

A 900MHZ OC'd 560 TI: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130610

I would say 8GB RAM is all I would suggest, however you say you already have.

The motherboard is designed for CF/SLI so if you truly have no plans for that you can find another option and save 50 bucks. Here is a P67 option: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157230
This is a nice new Z68 option that I would likely suggest over that P67 for future proofing:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

PSU: Try a Corsair, Antec, Seasonic, XFX over that one, something like: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

HDD, CPU, Case etc all look fine.

 

[geofelt]

You did your research. Good job.
No need to change a thing.

The video card is fine, and appropriate. I like EVGA.

A factory overclocked card is probably worth it. How about this version for $10 more?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130651

It looks to have a better cooler.

Most monitors these days are really 1080P(1920 x 1080) HD tv's. It is easier to make them cheaper that way. That is not all bad since you can get them in any size.

You would get a bit more display real estate with a 1920 x 1200 monitor. But they are usually a bit more expensive.

I like Samsung for quality. They make the panels for many other brands, and I suspect that they keep the best samples for themselves.

 

[madchemist83]

I would get Z68 mobo ... more future proof .. u get Quick sync, SSD caching and hopefully Ivy bridge support

 

[blazer68]

First of all check if there is microcenter close by.

There is no point of getting Mobo with 2 pcix x8/x8 if u don't plan on sli/cf.
Otherwise looks pretty good.
If you not comfortable with ocing ur GPU get a oc version.

While I do not live by a microcenter, I know someone that is willing to buy parts from there and ship them to me. I would prefer getting the CPU and Mobo from there because it is cheaper. Any suggestions for the Mobo? 😀

Thanks everyone else for input

 

[madchemist83]

how about this one ?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128520
just get cpu from microcenter but u'll only save 25 bucks .. try looking for i-2500k and mobo combos on new egg