Need some advice on my first build

[Hiebz]

I have the build I want, but I need to add an optical drive and a case. The case is between the CM HAF 912 and the Antec 300 Illusion. I'll be buying a Hyper evo 212 to help with cooling since I will be overclocking. The Illusion comes with more stock fans, but I'm not sure if that makes a difference or not. As far as the optical drive, is the cheapest lite on drive decent? What are your thoughts? I appreciate the help!

My build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/UX7z
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/UX7z/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/UX7z/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($86.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $819.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-04 11:15 EDT-0400)

 

[ksham]

The Lite-On optical drive is fine. Considering that you probably won't use the drive much.

As for the build, it solid. Unless you have a Microcenter near you, the prices are a bit off. I also wouldn't buy from SuperBiiz.

Lastly, I'd add in a HDD. 120GB is more than enough for your OS + apps + a few games, but it won't handle music + shows + movies etc.

 

[Hiebz]

I appreciate the reply! I figured that drive would be okay, but what is wrong with SuperBiiz? Also you said something about Microcenter being near me, does that matter since its all online?

 

[ksham]

I've had issues with RMAs with SuperBiiz. Just not a very friendly vendor.

As for Microcenter, yes. Some parts like your CPU, they won't ship. It is in-store pickup only.

 

[Hiebz]

Well that sucks, thanks for the information though! What about the case decision?

 

[ksham]

Both are great cases. I personally have a HAF 912 and it's a great case. I've tried the Antec Three Hundred Illusion (but I've not owned one myself) and it's also really good. You really cannot go wrong with either one. Get whichever one you like the most.

 

[Hiebz]

I'm leaning more towards the haf 912 right now, but i do like the led fans on the antec. I found out that I have a microcenter like 5 minutes away from me so that's fine and I deleted SuperBiiz from my list. Last question, I'm thinking about a 500 GB HDD with a 120GB SSD, what do you recommend for the 500GB HDD? I appreciate all the feedback by the way!!

 

[ksham]

Seagate Barracuda is good. Go with that.