Thoughts on my first build! NEED INPUT

[Nacker]

**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor] $209.99 @ NCIX

**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard] $161.85 @ Amazon Canada

**Memory** | [Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory] $34.99 @ NCIX

**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive] $69.99 @ Amazon Canada

**Storage** | [Corsair Force Series GT 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk] $119.99 @ Computer Valley

**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card] $444.99 @ NCIX

**Case** | [Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case] $94.99 @ Newegg Canada

**Power Supply** | [Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply] $114.99 @ NCIX

**Optical Drive** | [Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer] $19.99 @ Newegg Canada

**Monitor** | [Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor]$160.82 @ DirectCanada

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)] $96.99 @ Computer Valley

**Keyboard** | [Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Wired Gaming Keyboard] $66.99 @ Computer Valley
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1596.57
This rig will be used to play games like DayZ,WarZ,Arma 2/3. im hoping to play these on the highest settings possible ! thanks for any input

 

[g-unit1111]

That looks pretty good. Get a different SSD though - that Corsair Force is not really a good choice. Go with a Vertex 4 or Samsung 830.

You could also downgrade that GPU to a 670 and save money in that area, you wouldn't really lose much in terms of performance. The EVGA is a good choice, if you want something with better cooling go with a Gigabyte Windforce.

 

[i8myhippo]

and if you want to overclock (and with that build you totally should), get the i5-3570k

 

[djangoringo]

I think you'll want the k version instead of the i5-3570 for that mobo, also see if you can add a aftermarket cooler like the hyper 212 plus or evo.
You can save some money by switching the gfx card for a 670 gtx (gigabyte oc version) or a 7970 sapphire with minimal performance loss vs price.
I recommend also switching the ssd for a samsung 830.
And save money by switching the psu for a xfx 650w.
oh and the memory switch for corsair vengeance low profile 8gb (2x4) 1600mhz.