Building my own computer Is this good stuff?

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MOTHER BOARD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131805 $280

1TB Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185 $90

VIDEO CARD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127608 $270

I7 Procesor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115229 $300

RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231587 $90

WIN7 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 $100

DESKTOP CASE http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1438619&CatId=32 $60

CD DVD Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135224 20$

KEYBOARD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823162012 $70

GRAND TOTAL $1410ish

Is this Cheap for what im getting? and also will this be able to play newer games?
 
Thanks Im so excited goal to complete it by Christmas
 
While this is some good stuff you have picked, you can get a lot more for your money.

First off, mobo and cpu. The cpu you have picked is nice, but I would rather see a 3770k or even a 3570k. The 3770k is very similar to the 3820 you picked out, but it is on a cheaper platform which will save you some big money. The x79 boards are expensive in comparison to the z77 ones. The 3570k is also about $100 cheaper than the 3820, yet you will notice almost no difference in performance, especially if all you plan to do is game.

If you live near a microcenter, you can get a great combo deal on a 3570k/3770k and a z77 motherboard. So find out if you have one close by. The motherboard you would be looking at is the GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD3H or GA-Z77X-D3H or the Asrock Extreme4.

For gpu, this is the most important for gaming. What you have picked is an old card. For this build, I would be looking at the gtx 670. Performance will crush the gtx 560 Ti. It is a bit more in price, but for the performance increase and if you want a gaming build, it is worth it. Plus, the money you save getting a cheaper z77 motherboard can be applied to it.

For ram, 8gb is a good fit for a gaming build. You do not need 16gb. However, you also don't need super expensive 2400 ram. What you want is 2x4gb 1600 ddr3 cas9 at 1.5V. This will run you about $45. You will notice little real world benefit from ram any faster than this, especially in gaming. Only benchmarks specifically geared toward RAM will see an improvement.

The case is not a good one I am afraid. You may like the looks, but I would not trust it. Some good cases to consider are any from Corsair, Cooler Master line, or the NZXT ones. See if any of those appeal to you and post back here which ones you like.

You missed a power supply which is one of the most important components. Not sure if you were planning to reuse yours (in which case, what model do you have?), but a good solid choice would be one of the Corsair TX V2 units. If you ever think you might add a second card, a 750W unit would probably be best. If not, you could get away with a 550W unit.

Lastly, for hdd, I would probably go with the Caviar Black do to reliability. Most companies have dropped warranties to one or two years which doesn't inspire confidence, but WD still offers 5 on the caviar blacks.
 
I'm your huckleberry said:
While this is some good stuff you have picked, you can get a lot more for your money.

First off, mobo and cpu. The cpu you have picked is nice, but I would rather see a 3770k or even a 3570k. The 3770k is very similar to the 3820 you picked out, but it is on a cheaper platform which will save you some big money. The x79 boards are expensive in comparison to the z77 ones. The 3570k is also about $100 cheaper than the 3820, yet you will notice almost no difference in performance, especially if all you plan to do is game.

If you live near a microcenter, you can get a great combo deal on a 3570k/3770k and a z77 motherboard. So find out if you have one close by. The motherboard you would be looking at is the GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD3H or GA-Z77X-D3H or the Asrock Extreme4.

For gpu, this is the most important for gaming. What you have picked is an old card. For this build, I would be looking at the gtx 670. Performance will crush the gtx 560 Ti. It is a bit more in price, but for the performance increase and if you want a gaming build, it is worth it. Plus, the money you save getting a cheaper z77 motherboard can be applied to it.

For ram, 8gb is a good fit for a gaming build. You do not need 16gb. However, you also don't need super expensive 2400 ram. What you want is 2x4gb 1600 ddr3 cas9 at 1.5V. This will run you about $45. You will notice little real world benefit from ram any faster than this, especially in gaming. Only benchmarks specifically geared toward RAM will see an improvement.

The case is not a good one I am afraid. You may like the looks, but I would not trust it. Some good cases to consider are any from Corsair, Cooler Master line, or the NZXT ones. See if any of those appeal to you and post back here which ones you like.

You missed a power supply which is one of the most important components. Not sure if you were planning to reuse yours (in which case, what model do you have?), but a good solid choice would be one of the Corsair TX V2 units. If you ever think you might add a second card, a 750W unit would probably be best. If not, you could get away with a 550W unit.

Lastly, for hdd, I would probably go with the Caviar Black do to reliability. Most companies have dropped warranties to one or two years which doesn't inspire confidence, but WD still offers 5 on the caviar blacks.
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First off, in answer to the question at the end of OP, what is your budget and what do you intend on doing with this thing (I would assume gaming would be up there)?

First off, something everyone missed is a CPU cooler. I highly recommend you not use the stock cooler that comes with the CPU, because it will not be able to handle the temps that your CPU will be getting up to during games. Especially if you go with either the 3570K or the 3770K, I'd say go with either the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO or Noctua NH-D14. Or if you really plan on pushing this thing, the Corsair H100.

I Agree with everything Huck said. A good 650W PSU that is relatively cheap and is good would be the XClio Goodpower 650 Bronze. It's got plenty of overhead, and is certified to be efficient.

As Huck said, you'll be bottlenecking yourself with that Graphics card. Another option besides the 670 would be the Radeon HD 7850 or 7870. Most are almost half the price of any GTX 670 available. . For the price you're wanting to pay for it, I'd go with this baby. It has plenty of power behind it, and is the same price as that 560 Ti.

For the case, a much better option in your price range would be either the Cooler Master HAF 912 or the Cooler Master Storm Scout. The HAF has a lot more cable routing options (good for air flow). If you're willing to pay a little bit more, I'd go with the Corsair 400R. It has lots of routing options, and has way more fans included, which saves you money.

And keep in mind that if you're planning to buy all this stuff near Christmas, that prices can and probably will go down on some of this stuff. So what you may not be able to afford today may be within your price range come purchase time.
 
Some good suggestions checo. Just a couple things. The stock heat sink can handle the cpu at stock settings, though it is nothing amazing as far as temps go. An aftermarket heat sink will obviously provide better temps, though this is an upgrade that can be made later. However, given the price of the hyper 212+, I think it is a great cooler to get right away so good catch.

As for the gpu, for the cost of the build he is considering, you definitely want an even build. While the 7850 and 7870 are good performance at a decent price, the lowest I would consider is the 7950. However, with the release of the 660 Ti in a week or so, that could be a decent option as well. The 7850 is also not a huge jump in performance over the 560 Ti.

For psu, that specific Xcilio is not based off a great oem. The corsair would be a much stronger choice.

Case recommendations are strong. I think you will be a lot happier with one of these cooler master, nzxt, or corsair units.
 
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