Building $950 Gaming PC

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This is my first ever build so I know theres something I can do better with part selection. I am probably going to buy some parts from Micro Center and others from newegg. I have a Micro Center close by so its not a big prob going there. I would be willing to go to $1000 but i really want to keep it where it is. Micro center isnt working right now so im just going to post the parts as if I were buying from Newegg 

CPU/Cooling:3570k Cooler Master TPC 812

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1053944

MOBO:ASUS Z77 Extreme

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

GPU/RAM:Nvidia EVGA 660ti Patriot Intel Extreme Master 8GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1059051

Case/DVD-ROM:Coolmaster Elite 430 Samsung 22x dvd burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1054754

PSU/HDD:Corsair Enthusiest Series TX750 Seegate Baracuda 500GB 7200 RPM 64mb cache http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1067724

Since overall im under and going to be under because im buying from Micro Center, thats where i need help. Because I know with the extra $ i should get an SSD to go along with the build.

 

 

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you can't link your shopping cart, does micro center show instore combo deals?

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Im not sure. The website is down, at least, I can't get on it.

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Im $30 under budget on newegg if you include the rebates and gift card. But i know i can get the CPU on micro for $189 and the MOBO for $84

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I put all the links in. The grand total is $970.91 and $915.91 after rebates

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i still have to get a moniter as well. Sorry i keep spaming the comments

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I wouldn't hold your breath on rebates, they also give excuses to void your warrentys to companies, and you only get it about 12 weeks after you send it

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oh ok. How would you tweak the build or would you keep it the same?

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well your build only uses about 400w Max after overclocking both the CPU to 4.5Ghz and the GPU as far as it can go, I'm a fan of the rosewell Green series, they've never let me down in the 60 builds they've been in by me

Asus is a really good brand and for about the same price as your other board, they also OC nice too

doubled the HDD space and it seems to be cheaper without even touching a rebate

CPU/Heatsink

Mobo/HDD

GPU/RAM

Case/optical

PSU

I'm not a monitor guy, so I don't know whats what, I'd just as soon use a 1024x768 CRT at 85Hz

heres a list of all 1080p monitors for you to weigh the cost/performance

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007617+600030155+600012673&QksAutoSuggestion=&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&Configurator=&IsNodeId=1&Subcategory=20&description=&hisInDesc=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&AdvancedSearch=1&srchInDesc=

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Ok, Thanks for the help!

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my favourite monitor is the Acer S230HL, LED backlit, 1920x1080p  and its is pretty thin the only down side is that they cost about $140, i got my two from walmart but i think i could find them on newegg

found it:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009408

as u can see from the pictures its pretty thin, about half an inch at the top

however its refurbished on newegg (cant find a new one on newegg)

heres a link to walmart's: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Acer-Computers-S230HL-ABD-WM/19714383

 

and i wish i hadnt bought them before the price fell >.<

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As long as i stay on budget or just a little over i might consider it.