My Gaming Computer Set Up

[GreatBrandini]

This is currently my gaming PC computer setup my budget was originally 1,000 USD but I went a little crazy... Its now up to about 1,400.. I decided to just go with it. Im looking for some suggestions maybe some alternatives, or maybe some cheaper alternatives that work just as good. Id Appreciate it Greatly.

Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge Quad Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116501

Corsair Mid Tower Gaming Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139008

MSI Z77A-G45 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130645

Corsair HX Series Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012

GeForce GTX 680 2gb!!!! <-- Real excited about this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130768

Kingstone dual 4gb Ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104173

SAMSUNG 840 Series (SSD)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147188

I have yet to find a suitable Hard Drive many people have recommended an external drive while many an internal drive. Im debating between just getting the 1Tb drive or smaller.
Tell me what you think.

 

[ksham]

1. Drop the CPU for an Intel Core i5-3570K.

2. Drop the Corsair HX for a Corsair TX 650W V2. Yes; the HX is better in quality, but it's not worth its price.

3. I'd recommend a GTX 670 instead of a GTX 680. The GTX 680 is only like 10% better and that 10% costs you $100. Do you think that's worth it? If you're not a nvidia fan and must stick with their product, then get a Radeon HD 7970. It's better than the GTX 670 and it overclocks far better than the GTX 670. With OC, the HD 7970 is pretty close to an OC GTX 680.

4. 8GB (2x 4GB) RAM

5. Get a CPU cooler. Noctua NH-D14, Phanteks PH-TC14PE, or Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO.

That should save you some money.