Picking parts for gaming build, neeed suggestions

[HBchevelle68]

Hi all, I am doing another build for a gaming computer. I am currently picking out my components and so far I have:

CPU: i5-3570K
GPU: ???
Case: Mid-tower
MOBO: ??
Drive:??
PSU: Antec BP550 550W
RAM: G.Skill 8GB 1600Mhz

My budget is all together with tax AND Windows 7 is $1000

Any suggestions? Changes?

Thanks for you help!

 

[SHORYUKEN]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / 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 ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($297.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $996.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-16 20:55 EDT-0400)

I see you didn't add a storage drive. So I assume you have an HDD, so I got you an SSD. Slightly over your budget.

 

[HBchevelle68]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / 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 ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($297.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $996.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-16 20:55 EDT-0400)

I see you didn't add a storage drive. So I assume you have an HDD, so I got you an SSD. Slightly over your budget.

I wish I did but I unfortunetly do not have a storage drive, So I would probably have to swap out the SSD for a 1TB

 

[grich96]

Great build suggested by SHORYUKEN, but be aware that 550W can't handle a ton of overclocking, which I assume you would do with an aftermarket cooler with your 3570K.

 

[HBchevelle68]

Great build suggested by SHORYUKEN, but be aware that 550W can't handle a ton of overclocking, which I assume you would do with an aftermarket cooler with your 3570K.

Would you suggest goin up to perhaps 600w??

 

[SHORYUKEN]

550W is enough for OC. Unless you are planning for some insane amount, you can get 4 GHz with this.

 

[HBchevelle68]

550W is enough for OC. Unless you are planning for some insane amount, you can get 4 GHz with this.

Ya I don't plan on overclocking it too much, plus it would help keep the cost down if I can stay with 550 W

 

[grich96]

I would get this PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=


It gives you 50 more Watts for $10 less because it is currently on sale.

 

[SHORYUKEN]

Yeah go ahead and get the 600W if it's on sale.