First Time PC Build

[JPF1]

Hello everyone, I have decided to build a PC for the first time and I am looking for some suggestions. I will buy these components in a few days but I would like to just check these are all compatible and suitable for my build.

CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K
GPU: 2GB MSI GTX 660 Ti
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H
CPU cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
RAM: 8GB (2x4GB) Corsair DDR3 Vengeance Jet Black (Low Profile)
HDD : 1TB Western Digital Caviar Black
SSD : 128GB Samsung 830
PSU: 650W Corsair Enthusiast Series
Case: Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced

Operating System: Windows 7
Mouse: Logitech G400 Black Gaming Mouse
Keyboard: Microsoft Sidewinder x4
Monitor: 23" Dell Ultrasharp U2312HM LED (IPS)
Headset: Logitech G35

1. What YOUR PC will be used for.
Mainly gaming and using the internet (watching YouTube videos)

2. What YOUR budget is.
Up to £1000 for everything excluding peripherals.

3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
Scotland, UK.

4. IF YOU have a brand preference.
Preferably Intel for CPU and Nvidia for GPU.

5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
No. All new components.

7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Overclock.

8. What resolution will you be using?
1920x1080

9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
As soon as possible. (Hopefully the day the parts arrive!)

 

[bononos]

Do you have a website for us to reference the approx cost of components at where you're at?

 

[JPF1]

Yeah, sorry, should have included that originally.

This website should have most/all the parts: http://www.scan.co.uk/

 

[DSF]

This PSU would save you a few pounds and still put out all the power you need:
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/520w...-80-plus-bronze-eps-12v-quiet-fan-atx-v23-psu

 

[La_guy10]

That 660 Ti is overkill for youtube videos, you could save some coin and use the onboard Video, but it is the best bang for your buck GPU imo.

 

[JPF1]

That 660 Ti is overkill for youtube videos, you could save some coin and use the onboard Video, but it is the best bang for your buck GPU imo.

"1. What YOUR PC will be used for.
Mainly gaming and using the internet (watching YouTube videos)"

I know it won't be needed for YouTube videos, but it will be needed for gaming. Onboard video definitely won't do for gaming.

And thanks DSF, I'll have a look at that PSU.

 

[mfenn]

The parts you have look pretty solid, so it's just a matter of making sure that their isn't a more cost-effective alternative.

- PSU: As DSF noted
- Mobo: The GA-Z77-D3H can save you some money. You lose x8/x8 multi-GPU support, a couple of USB 3.0 ports, and some power delivery, but the board is 25% cheaper. I don't think the losses really matter for your case.
- HDD : WD Blacks are traditionally overpriced. The Seagate will perform the same and saves you 20 pounds.
- GPU: With the money saved above, step up to the GTX 670.