Looking to build a Gaming Pc in September, how would this do

[ibetheelmo]

This is what I have so far, looking to purchase in September so I have time to make sure I'm getting the best for my buck before then so I don't regret a bad purchase. Any place you see where I could skim down on the price a bit?
I'm looking to do High end gaming/modding on games.
How would a system like this run things like Crysis (On max), Skyrim (with max ENB graphics), and gaming over the next couple years?

I also plan on getting an SSD later when I have more money, but right now It's not in the list here.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cwZ9) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cwZ9/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cwZ9/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k) | $219.99 @ NCIX US
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master GeminII S524 77.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrg52418pkr1) | $23.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z77extreme4) | $114.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-memory-mv3v4g3dus) | $46.99 @ Newegg
**Hard Drive** | [Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-hd103sj) | $88.86 @ Outlet PC
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn680oc2gd) | $499.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc912kkn1) | $49.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic 620W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii620bronze) | $89.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24ns90) | $22.98 @ Newegg
**Monitor** | [Acer G235HAbd 23.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-etvg5hpa01) | $139.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $1298.76
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-07-19 11:31 EDT-0400 |

 

[Operant]

Alright, I am going to assume your budget is around $1300 for this build. I see some good choices so far but there are a couple things you could change. I will just go down your list and address each one.

CPU: Excellent choice. You may be able to go to a sandybridge setup if you wanted to save even more money but this is up to you.

CPU Cooler: I would recommend upgrading this if you are overclocking your processor (which I am assuming you will do). Something like a Hyper 212 Evo could do the trick around that price range.

Motherboard: Solid board. I am currently using it and have had no problems other than a minor initial setup snag (stupidity was on my part).

Memory: Very good. 8GB will be fine for gaming.

HDD: I haven't heard much on the spinpoint series but it looks like a good drive from what I see.

Video Card: Alright, I think we can save a bit of money here. Since I see you are only running one monitor at 1080P, you will be perfectly fine going to a 670 instead of a 680. There is about a 5% difference in performance between the two and you will not notice any real difference at 1080P. I would recommend grabbing a 670 like this one which uses a 680 board but has the 670 processor on it. It will also save you a nice bit of money to!

Case: Looks like a good case. Others may have recommendations on this.

PSU/Monitor/Drive: All good choices.

Try changing out some of those components and see where you are price wise.

 

[EarthDog]

I like it all, and especially the 670 suggestion. That should allow you to get a decent sized SSD as well...

I would revisit this in September though when you are actually ready to pull the trigger. MANY things can change in 2 months.

 

[Operant]

I would revisit this in September though when you are actually ready to pull the trigger. MANY things can change in 2 months.

^ Definitely this. Might be able to change some things around september time to lower the price even more.