(HELP) Looking to buy this build.

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inglipX

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So I've chosen all the parts for the computer I'd like to build, however before I spend $1,200 I'd like someone other than me to look over everything and make sure things are compatible. This is my first time building and I'd like not to make a simply mistake, also any suggestion are welcome. Thanks.

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Well you have two Motherboards, you only need one. I'd get a Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H over the one you picked.

You probably want an SSD as well to hold Windows and stuff you use regularly. 120GB will be enough, either M4, SanDisk or Corsair would be the best.

It's up to you but I'd also change the RAM to G.Skill Ripjaws, I think it's cheaper.
 
A better build. Unless you lack a mouse or keyboard, but them later. The headset shouldn't be part of the computer budget either.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($142.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Eleven Hundred ATX Full Tower Case ($109.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1178.77
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-07 02:34 EDT-0400)
 
Ditch the Antec cases, they're old and pretty rubbish. Go for an NZXT Phantom over the Nine Hundred and then Eleven Hundred. Or you could get something like a Fractal Design Define XL or if you want something cheaper a Define R3.

One of the best SSDs out there is the Samsung 830, so I'd take a look into that.

If you can spend the extra the Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H would be a much better motherboard, you definitely want ATX over mATX though. More expandability and the boards run cooler. I don't quite understand why you have two boards in your shopping list though?
 
I'm also a nooby as well and I'm wondering why you have two motherboards. Anyways, you can definitely cut down the price on that. Also, where are you purchasing your parts from? It'd also be a huge help for others if you can let them know what you plan on doing with your build because some parts can be cut down if need be.
 
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