New build, tips and changes?

[NotaTank]

Hi, so im just about ready to build my second computer, n just wanna try n get a bit of advice or suggestions on thing.
I plan to use it mainly for wow n sc2 n learning video editing for school, along with music and other entertainment.
Budget is about 1300, without windows, mouse n keyboard.

Cpu: Intel i5 3570k Quad core 3.4ghz, will OC
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER 219.99
Mobo: AsRock Z75 Pro3
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER 79.99
Psu: Corsair Enthusiest 650watt
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER 79.99
Cpu Cooler: Thermaltake Frio OC Universal
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER 57.03
Ram: Corsair Vengence 16gb (2x 8gb) 1600mhz ddr3
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER 114.99
Gpu: Gigabyte GeForce GXT 660ti Windforce x2 OC edition 2gb ddr5
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER 299.99
SSD: Samsung 840 120gb
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER 92.99
HDD: WD Cavier Black 1tb 7200rpm 64mb cache
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER 91.77
DVD drive: Asus 24xdvd-rw
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A2NG4HB43UEDVL 19.99
Case: Coolmaster HAF912
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A34FFV8YYDM571 45.99
Monitor: Viewsonic 22inch LED
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER 139.99
Speakers: Logitech Z313
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER 39.25
Total: 1281.96

Am i forgetting nething? Thanx for ne help

[NotaTank]

Was thinking of trying liquid cooling, wut r sum good options for my price range? Wud that case be able to have liquid cooling?

[chazus]

A few things.

Skip the 16gb of ram and get 8gb.
Get a Caviar Blue instead of Black
You could get a smaller, cheaper PSU (I wouldn't bother going over 550)

As for liquid cooling, keep in mind it wouldn't make a huge difference in temps.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake CLP0564 101.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LE PLUS ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($110.50 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.70 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-5402 40W 5.1ch Speakers ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1210.07
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-06 04:35 EDT-0400)

This good enough for you?

[Mifuyne]

Was thinking of trying liquid cooling, wut r sum good options for my price range? Wud that case be able to have liquid cooling?

Try liquid cooling on a PC that has no real worth anymore (P3/P4).
Do some testing and trying out first before you take the step of liquid cooling your newer parts.

[chazus]

CPU Cooler: Thermaltake CLP0564 101.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

That ram will probably bump into the cooler, as the fan doesn't appear to be adjustable in height. Also, black drive still unnecessary.

[Danno]

Black is nice if you want a 5 year warranty. Blue has a 2 year warranty if OEM and 3 if a retail kit . If warranty isn't a concern, for sure get blue.

I had my OEM Black die after 2.5 years and had it replaced within a week through WD's RMA service. Super fast and painless.

http://support.wdc.com/warranty/policy.asp

[Deleted]

That ram will probably bump into the cooler, as the fan doesn't appear to be adjustable in height. Also, black drive still unnecessary.

In which case, get the LP set for the same price. And I chose the Black because It's better performance, that also fits within budget.

[chazus]

And I chose the Black because It's better performance

Technically, yes, it's better performance... However as a data storage drive, that performance is never actually used. It's like having a 4WD drive capable vehicle but never going off road and using the 4WD mode. The Black's faster read/write will never be noticed for transferring a few files here and there.

Yes, it fits within the budget, but that isn't really a good reason to throw $20 in the trash. Of course, the warranty aspect is valid, but it's very rare for a drive to die in the 3-5 year range. It'll usually die within the first year, or last damn near forever.