New comp, 1000 budget for gaming

[rayliang]

Hey guys this is going to be the first time I build a computer. The parts I'm planning to get are....

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge $219
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS $140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131837

GPU: EVGA 02G-P4-3660-KR GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB $295
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130809

RAM: G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) $38
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231544

CPU cooler: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 $30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

HDD: Western Digital WD Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769

I know I am missing a case, psu and disk reader.
I am thinking about getting a case and psu from Cooler Master, but unsure of which one.
Also, which parts do you can be switched for a better one.
I'm going to be using this computer for gaming.

The total so far is $792. I'm trying to stay at a $1,000 budget, but feel free to go up to $1,050.
Thank you for your time to help me figure out which computer parts to buy.

 

[butremor]

Cooler Master case is acceptable but PSU not. Get a quality PSU from Antec, Seasonic, XFX, Corsair or PC Power and Cooling, Silverstone.
Any 17-22$ disk reader will suffice.
Other than that your build is good, good luck with overclocking.

 

[rayliang]

Any suggestions as to which case in particular?
Also how much watts would the psu need, only requirement I see is the GPU, which is 450W. And I also read that its always better to get a high watt psu just in case of upgrades.

 

[rayliang]

Dvd Reader: ASUS 24X DVD Burner $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

Case: COOLER MASTER HAF X RC-942-KKN1 Black Steel/ Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case $160
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119225

PSU: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V $85
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

How are these in addition? I am really unsure about the dvd reader and PSU.

 

[tdzmuzza]

another good case is the Nzxt Switch 810.
who even uses dvd burners now adays anyway?but The one above is alright

 

[butremor]

Hey, please fill out those questions, otherwise it's gonna take too long asking you those question one by one. Post answers here. After you do that we will be able to help you faster, without having to be guessing in the dark, seeing as you have more questions. Thanks
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/353572-13-build-upgrade-advice

 

[Why_Me]

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-Black-Computer-CC-9011011-WW/dp/B0055Q7BR4/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1353613946&sr=1-2 $74.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Corsair Carbide Series Black 400R Mid Tower Computer Case (CC-9011011-WW)

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Bronze-Certified-Supply/dp/B008RJZQSW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353613616&sr=1-1&keywords=corsair+cx+750 $86.00 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Corsair CX750 Builder Series ATX 80 PLUS Bronze Certified Power Supply

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ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K

or...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157330 $99.99 FREE SHIPPING
ASRock Z77 Extreme3 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-20PK-R2/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_z $28.88 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220685 $34.99 - $19.99 after $15.00 rebate card FREE SHIPPING
Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model PV38G160C9K

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-PCI-Express-Graphics-GV-N66TWF2-2GD/dp/B008XGTRAM/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353613238&sr=1-2&keywords=gigabyte+gtx+660+ti $279.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping | Price after rebate: $259.99
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB GDDR5 PCI-Express 3.0 DVI x 2/HDMI/Display Port SLI Ready Graphics Card GV-N66TWF2-2GD

http://www.amazon.com/Lite-On-Super-AllWrite-Layer-Drive/dp/B002YIG9AQ/ref=pd_cp_pc_2 $22.94 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25
Lite-On Super AllWrite 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive - Bulk - IHAS124-04 Version C (Black)

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Caviar-Cache-Desktop/dp/B00461G3MS/ref=sr_1_4?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1353614415&sr=1-4 $59.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB SATA III 7200 RPM 16 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive - WD5000AAKX

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Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (Full) System Builder DVD 1 Pack


*** Or you can drop the storage drive for now and look at this down below. You can always get a storage drive later on and you won't have to worry about reloading Windows (keep it on the SSD).

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-2-5-Inch-Solid-SDSSDX-240G-G25/dp/B006EKJ8UI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353617312&sr=1-1&keywords=sandisk+240gb+ssd $176.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
SanDisk Extreme SSD 240 GB SATA 6.0 Gb-s 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive SDSSDX-240G-G25

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-PCI-Express-Displayport-Graphics-GV-N660OC-2GD/dp/B00942TK8I/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353617337&sr=1-1&keywords=gigabyte+660 $229.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping | Price after rebate: $209.99
Core Clock: 1033MHz (Base) 1098MHz (Boost)

 

[rayliang]

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