First time building a computer, looking for help

[Rath]

Hello! I am currently in the process of preparing for building my first computer. I really don't know what to do in choosing parts, So I went with the Build of the Month for a basis.

Budget
$1500
Resolution
1920x1080
Games / Settings Desired
For games, my goal is to be able to play just about any game without having to ask myself, "Gee, I hope I can run this game!" But at the moment, My main games I wish to play would be Rift, WoW, Diablo 3, Dota 2.
Any other intensive software or special things you do (Frequent video encoding, 3D modeling, etc)
No
Country
USA
Parts that can be reused
None, My Mouse, Keyboard ect are still good though.
Do you need an OS?
Yes, I lost my windows Disc that came with this computer.
Do you need peripherals (e.g. monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc)?
No

Currently, I have this picked out (again, going off the build of the month)

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 1.25GB Video Card
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Blue ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit)
Total: $1394.35
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-05-24 04:05 EDT-0400)

I'm following what the stickies told me to do before I rush off to buy any parts, I wanted to get people who know what they are doings thoughts on this.

[Butler to Baby Sloths]

I'd drop the CPU to a 3570K, and use that money to get a better graphics card. you could also afford to drop down to a 650W PSU if you are not planning to get a second graphics card.

[Rath]

What PSU/Card would you suggest?

[Sick]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($137.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Essentials 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($128.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($96.48 @ Amazon)
Total: $1360.93
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-05-24 05:47 EDT-0400)

[Rath]

Wow, thank you for selecting those, Will that run stuff like Rift+wow and newer games at High-ultra?

[Butler to Baby Sloths]

Yes. can't say about games 2 years from now, but anything current at ultra.

[Rath]

Yes. can't say about games 2 years from now, but anything current at ultra.

Wow, Thanks so much. I can't thank you guys enough for your help! I look forward to buying/assembling this rig!

[Bolson13]

Don't forget the OS (it is missing from sick's list).

[Sick]

Don't forget the OS (it is missing from sick's list).

damn gotta fix that one sec lol

Os in there now and brought the cost down a little lol

[Butler to Baby Sloths]

Os in there now and brought the cost down a little lol '

Operating systems are overrated anyway :P

[Rath]

damn gotta fix that one sec lol

Os in there now and brought the cost down a little lol

Thanks for fixing that! A question though, Whats the difference between this new build with OS included and the other one? I know the cost is lower and that's good but how will the cheaper build differ from the more expensive one?

[Sick]

Operating systems are overrated anyway :P

Lol Linux ftw i say

---------- Post added 2012-05-24 at 03:58 AM ----------

Thanks for fixing that! A question though, Whats the difference between this new build with OS included and the other one? I know the cost is lower and that's good but how will the cheaper build differ from the more expensive one?

It wont differ much at all the motherboard has a few less features is all that you will probably never use

[Rath]

Lol Linux ftw i say

---------- Post added 2012-05-24 at 03:58 AM ----------



It wont differ much at all the motherboard has a few less features is all that you will probably never use

Ahh cool, Thanks again for all of your help! I would have been totally lost in picking parts.