Mobo and cpu opinions

[goblue22]

looking to build my first rig so i could use some feedback on what to get. trying to keep it under $700(already have a monitor). will be used for gaming.
what i have been looking at:
http://mircocenter.com/product/388577/Core_i5_3570K_34GHz_LGA_1155_Processor
http://mircocenter.com/product/387554/Z77_Extreme4_LGA_1155_Z77_ATX_Intel_Motherboard
http://mircocenter.com/product/395374/Z77_Extreme6_LGA_1155_ATX_Intel_Motherboard

open to other options


would also like some feedback on a good video card for around $100
-thanks a lot

 

[hugh117]

Could save a bit of money and buy a msi g45 mobo and use the money saved on a better graphics card

 

[goblue22]

i am open to spending more money on the video card, i am just looking for suggestions. but i do appreciate the suggestion.

 

[smorizio]

go dont forget to look into micro center combo deals for the cpu/mb.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127664
109.00 with rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127710
124.00 after rebate.

 

[camohanna]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/uKo8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/uKo8/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/uKo8/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($231.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $689.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-28 23:14 EST-0500)