Need a build for gaming ~$1600

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Hello, thanks for visiting my thread. i am looking for a build for ~$1600 including monitor/mouse/keyboard/speakers etc. its going to be mostly used for gaming. only preference i have is for the gpu to be a gtx 670 and the option to run sli later on the mobo and psu. All suggestion appreciated!
Thank you!
 
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oks this is the build i have without a mouse because ill get $40 in gift cards to newegg so ill put that towards a mouse. I have to still look for cheaper prices but i just want to make sure that the components are good.

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) = $229.99
CPU Cooler: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO = $34.99
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V LK = $149.99
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series = $45.99
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1tb 6.0 gb/s 3.5" = $109.99
SSD: SAMSUNG 830 Series 2.5" 128gb = $99.99
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB = $399.99
Case: NZXT Phantom Finish w/Orange Trim = $119.99
Power Supply: Rosewill Xtreme Series RX850-S-B 850W = $104.99
Optical Drive: Sony Optiarc 24X DVD Burner = $17.99
Monitor: ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P = $169.99
Operating System:Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM = $99.99
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Keyboard = $47.99

Price= $ 1606.51 with rebates and then another $40 in gift cards to new egg...
 
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*Change the motherboard to Asus Extrme 4 or Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H, they are better according to Tom's

*There is no point in getting a noisy HDD when you've got a SSD, buy a Samsung SpinPoint F3 instead of Caviar Black

*EVGA uses reference cooling for their GPUs so switch it to a Gigabyte GV-N670WF2-2GD, Gigabyte GV-N670OC-2GD or Asus GTX670-DC2-2GD5

*Do NOT buy roselwill's PSUs, they have a high failure rate and you do not need 850w, the PSU i linked (this one) is a lot better and has higher manufactuiring quality (PC Power & Cooling manufactures a lot of Cosair's and XFX's PSUs)

Edit: this psu ---> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/pc-power--cooling-power-supply-ppcmk2s950 is a lot better than the one you picked and the one i recomended, if you have the extra cash buy it.

*Read your messages. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum1.php?config=tomshardwareus.inc&cat=prive&page=1 i sent you something that you will find very usefull
 
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Congrats ! You just managed to pay more for less. :) I had you in a 240GB SSD along with an XFX modular psu. Now you have a 128GB SSD that's going to fill up fast, a case with zero front airflow/ventilation, a monitor with no LED, and a psu that I wouldn't use if it was given to me as a gift. And not once did you use a Newegg combo or look at the links to Amazon to save $$.


http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=AS-VS238HP&c=FR&pid=f1c21da17a7715af1cb233eaa0b3f46bf81eb16a1634f931911b6e834dee74fd&gclid=CN_Qy4XT3bECFeZgTAod3DAArA $174.99 | $164.99 after $10 MIR + Free Shipping
Asus VS238H-P 23 inch WideScreen 5ms 50000000 :1 DVI(HDCP)/HDMI LED LCD Monitor (Black)

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Caviar-Internal-Desktop/dp/B0036Q7MV0/ref=sr_1_4?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1344620112&sr=1-4 $99.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Western Digital Caviar Black 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache Internal Desktop Hard Drive Bulk/OEM - WD1002FAEX

or...

http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST1000DM003/dp/B005T3GRNW/ref=sr_1_4?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1344620182&sr=1-4 $79.98 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Seagate Barracuda 7200 1 TB 7200RPM SATA 6 Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST1000DM003

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-64bit-System-Builder/dp/B004Q0PT3I/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_z $90.74 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (Full) System Builder DVD 1 Pack



XFX psu's are made exclusively by Seasonic to my knowledge although PC Power & Cooling does make rock solid psu's. And Tom's has never done a review on that Asus Z77 Lk although the Asrock board is a good one, both the Asus Lk and Asrock boards are decent.
 
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:heink: Say what ?!? No PC Power & Cooling does not manufacture any of XFX PSU only seasonic does and they don't manufacture Cosair's either where did you learn all this false information anyway let me school you real quick so you know for the future what your talking about 😉
Corsair is a well known supplier of PSU's with top notch ratings with good value. The models made by Seasonic tend to be the quietest. The new AX series is the newest and best. Surprisingly even the CWT models are well reviewed although most are discontinued.
AX-650 – Seasonic
AX-750 – Seasonic
AX-850 – Seasonic
AX-1200 – Flextronics
CX-400 – Seasonic
CX-430 – Channel Well(CWT)
CX-430 v2 – Channel Well(CWT)
CX-500 – Channel Well(CWT)
CX-500 v2 – Channel Well(CWT)
CX-600 – Channel Well(CWT)
CX-600 v2 – Channel Well(CWT)
Gaming Series GS600 – Channel Well(CWT)
Gaming Series GS700 – Channel Well(CWT)
Gaming Series GS800 – Channel Well(CWT)
HX-450 – Seasonic
HX-520 – Seasonic
HX-620 – Seasonic
HX-650 – Seasonic
HX-750 – Channel Well (CWT) (DSG platform)
HX-850 – Channel Well (CWT) (DSG platform)
HX-1000 – Channel Well (CWT)
HX-1050 – Channel Well (CWT)
TX-550M – Channel Well (CWT)
TX-650 – Seasonic
TX-650 v2 – Seasonic
TX-650M – Channel Well (CWT)
TX-750 – Channel Well (CWT) (PSH(older) platform)
TX-750 v2 – Seasonic
TX-750M – Channel Well (CWT)
TX-850 – Channel Well (CWT) (PSH(older) platform)
TX-850 v2 – Seasonic
TX-850M – Channel Well (CWT)
TX-950 – Channel Well (CWT) (DSG platform)
VX-450 – Seasonic
VX-550 – Channel Well (CWT) (PSH platform)
One of my personal favorites because of the aesthetics, all XFX power supplies are made by Seasonic and all highly rated as well.

Black Edition – Seasonic
Core Edition – Seasonic
XXX Edition – Seasonic
*note-PC Power & Cooling is owned by OCZ
PC Power & Cooling has very highly reviewed power supplies and are easily recommendable.

Silencer – Seasonic
Silencer MK II – Sirtec
Turbo Cool – Wintact
 
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Well i am very sorry for not spending my time researching about wich company manufacturers PSU for other companies, i am just saying what i heard, anyways, PC power & Cooling makes kick ass PSUs
 
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No need to be sorry just need to take a interest in the info you provide people asking for help because they depend on you and yes they do provide kick ass solid PSU and imo very decently and fairly priced :)
 
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