First Time build (limited budget)

Heya, i'm a new guy here,

I considered since i love PC gaming, and am now studying to be a CS major, i figured it was good for me to build my first PC.
Limited budget (aprox: 1,000~1,300). I still need alot of help but so far this is what i think i'm going for:


Part | Name of Part | Where to buy | Price | Comments/ reasons why chosen| Link to site
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CPU:Core i5 3570K 3.4GHz LGA 1155 Processor | Micro Center | $189.99 | TDP is 77W, its Ivy Bridge, 3.5GHz standard, http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388577
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CPU Cooler: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212+| Newegg| $19.99| recommended
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
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MOBO: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard | Micro center | $107.99 | DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/ 1600/1333/1066
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387554
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RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-8GBXM |Newegg| $79.99| Cheap, 8GB is enough (imo) compatible
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231536
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CASE:NZXT Phantom (Black/Green) | Newegg| $106.99| Looks sick, has up to 7 Fans (wow) led lights ( ) is a full tower, cheap, roomy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146079&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Cases%20(Computer%20Cases%20-%20ATX%20Form)-_-NZXT-_-11146079&AID=10440897&PID=3938566&SID=
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GPU: *1* EVGA 02G-P4-2678-KR ( GTX 670 ) | Ncix| $409.99| Top of the Mid level range of GPU's, good ratings,
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=71941&vpn=02G-P4-2678-KR&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1207
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SSD: *2* Corsair CSSD-F60GBGT-BK |Newegg| $64.99| Good price for its capacity i guess
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233193&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Solid%20State%20Disk-_-Corsair-_-20233193&AID=10440897&PID=3938566&SID=
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PSU: *3* CORSAIR Professional Series HX650 (CP-9020030-NA) 650W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply| Newegg| $89.99| not sure how much i need
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012
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OD: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS| Newegg| $24.98| seems to be alright, don't need BD, cheap
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-CD/DVD%20Burners%20(RW%20Drives)-_-ASUS-_-27135204&AID=10440897&PID=3938566&SID=
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Hard drive?: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | NCIX | $77.99| Excellent price for a 1TB that is 7200RPM
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=65701&vpn=ST1000DM003&manufacture=Seagate&promoid=1261
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*1*Need help deciding on a good gpu
*2* need help choosing type of SSD, i wan't a small ish ssd for game files, and a 500gb+ HDD for other files and stuff
*3* No clue how much W it will need, and whether this is a good quality one, *don't wan't the CPU dying on me*

*edit = changed the CPU, GPU, MOBO, PSU, Still changing other parts*
*need to fix ram to 1600 due to proccesor.
total prices:
for micro center: | for newegg: | for NCIX
cpu - $189.99 | OD- $19.99 | HD- $77.99
SSD- $59.99 | case- $109.99 |GPU- $404.98
mobo - $84.99 | psu- $109.99 |___________
_____________ | RAM- $79.99 |___________
_____________ | fan- $19.99 |___________
total= $352.71 + total: $346.94 + total $482.97 = total: $1182.62 (including all shipping and taxes)


THANKS
Edited by XeinsteinX - 7/31/12 at 8:12am

For the case, i understand Full tower gives alot more ventilation room and slots, but since i'm not putting in that much hardware , can i just go for ATX Mid Tower?

and any suggestions for those, i had a hard time finding one that looked good (LED, vented, and had good fan positions+ ports) also still to go with the budget

Full Tower: BitFenix Colossus Venom Edition ATX Full Tower Case $166.40 (above my limit i think)

LOOKS SICK lol, has good fan placement and quality case

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/bitfenix-case-colossusvenomedition

mid tower= Antec Nine Hundred Two V3 $119.99 (kinda pricy-ish) http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=CA-900TWOV&c=CJ
Also forgot to add:


for cooling system:

i wan't to try and go for liquid cooling, mind the budget: so i found this: TUNIQ Tower 120 Extreme 90.7 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154011&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-CPU%20Cooling-_-TUNIQ-_-35154011&AID=10440897&PID=3938566&SID=

$59.98



thanks guys, appreciate the help
Edited by XeinsteinX - 7/19/12 at 9:54am

I found a different NZXT case that looks great, and is actually a bit cheaper,

is this the rasa kit? http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11743/ex-wat-159/XSPC_Rasa_750_RS240_Universal_CPU_Water_Cooling_Kit_-HOT.html

its getting to its limit price range anyone know any cheaper parts that i listed above, or somewhere else that is better to get them
Edited by XeinsteinX - 7/19/12 at 11:03am