Is this a good set up?

[Eatbutter]

Hi there, first of all I'm new to here. :]
I am planning building a 1000~1100 dollar computer..
I'm planning on primarily using it to game, record, upload, and all that stuff..
Just wanted to see if this set up is good for what I'm looking for..
Hmm..Not sure how to fix the links lol! Sorry! :|

MTHRBRD: ASRock P67 PRO3 SE LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157249

CPU: Intel i5 2500k Quad-core 3.3GHz(3.7GHz turbo boost)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

CPU COOLING: Artic Cooling ACALP11-PRO-R2 92mm

GPU: MSI N560GTX Ti(fermi) Twin Frozr II 2GBDDR5 256bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127608

RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2x4GB) 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600 (PC3 12800) [I was thinking about going for 16GB, but do i really 16 GB?]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

PSU: Apevia 500W ATX Power Supply [Not sure if I should go for a lower psu or a higher one].
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148027

HDD: Samsung 500 GB 7200RPM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

ROM: LITE-ON SATA DVD-ROM (just needed something inexpensive)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106276

TOWER: Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

KYBRD: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Keyboard [Just looked pretty awesome lol..with the red lightings and all those buttons].
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109191

MNTR: Gateway 21.5" Full HD LED Blacklit LCD Monitor Slim Design
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824113023

So roughly, it's around the $1000 ~ $1100 mark..

 

[DelroyMonjo]

No on the motherboard. Get a Z68 MB or you won't be able to overclock the CPU.
No on the power supply. Check the daily deals on newegg.com today and there are 2 good PSU available with rebates. The modular OCZ might look tempting but the Antec is a better bang for the buck if you ever want to get more video cards. More efficient as well. Just say NO to Apevia!
You don't really need a 2GB vram video card unless you have a very large monitor or are running multiple monitors. You might save a few $$ there using a 1GB card.
I was going to recommend a larger monitor until I saw the one you picked does 1920X1080 so if 21.5" is Ok with you....
I have an Antec 300 case and a 750W not modular PSU. Don't worry about the extra power cables etc. they will tuck in behind the HDD cage or bundle nicely on the floor of the case(save the big wire tie) in front of the PSU.
Scratch that Arctic cooling HSF and get a COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
BTW, add $100 for Windows Home Premium 64 bit OEM, or more if you want a higher version of Windows. Home P is fine

 

[Eatbutter]

Thanks, for the psu should i get a 650w or does it need to be higher? I was thinking of getting a smaller monitor lol. but yeah, I'll definitely change some things around. :] Thanks a lot!

 

[BuBzXXL]

They made the Antec Three Hundred Two case if you wanna check it out

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129180

 

[BuBzXXL]

And I'm pretty sure a 650w would be great for a 560 Ti.

 

[Eatbutter]

alright sounds good. thanks lot.

 

[deadlockedworld]

Thanks, for the psu should i get a 650w or does it need to be higher? I was thinking of getting a smaller monitor lol. but yeah, I'll definitely change some things around. :] Thanks a lot!

I would suggest a Seasonic, Corsair, or Antec brand PSU. The more efficiency you can afford the better -- it will be cooler, etc.

 

[DelroyMonjo]

The Antec was $5 more and guaranteed to have upgrades for 2 GPU's. Powerwise it's more than enough for a 560Ti as well as a 650. A 500W works too but the $$ was right.

 

[Eatbutter]

I would suggest a Seasonic, Corsair, or Antec brand PSU. The more efficiency you can afford the better -- it will be cooler, etc.

Sweet, thanks for the info. I appreciate it.

 

[Eatbutter]

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