My first build gaming pc! Advice needed!!

[yeffy]

Ok so I decided that I would like to build myself a gaming pc that runs around 1000 dollars. Over the past week I have been researching stuff and I am still somewhat confused on the how to choose the best motherboard and how to determine what power supply is needed. I am just not sure if the motherboard is overkill or fits into the build. But this is what I came up with for my build and would like to have some advice on it.

My Build:
PCU: Intel core i5 2500k
VGC: HIS IceQ X Turbo H695QNT2G2M Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
SSD: Corsair Force Series GT CSSD-F60GBGT-BK 2.5" 60GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
HDD: HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
PSU: Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W Bronze W0382RU ATX 12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
CASE: Antec Lanboy air Red Black / Red Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Modular Case

So this is the build that I came up with and am looking for advice on how I could make it better. I will put windows home 7 premium on it and use it for school too. I want to be able to play league of legends and skyrim on high settings as well. I found all of this around 1200 dollars. Also I wanted to mention that I chose the antec lanboy because I go to college and I do take my computer home when I go back, so that is one of the reasons I chose that. Thanks for taking the time to look at my build and give advice.

 

[jasonalwaysready]

welcome to tech forums.

that price seems kind of high. can you link to all of the components sites where you found them? you are from the usa?

 

[yeffy]

Ok so here is my build now after reading some more stuff about builds and getting some advice. Hopefully I can put in a purchase tonight after some more advice!

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K - $180 from local store

Mobo: Newegg.com - ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard $125

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129091 $120 ($90 after mail in rebate)

PSU: Newegg.com - OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W Modular High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandybridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom $90

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161372 $270

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428 $30

HDD: Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive $130

or

SSD: Newegg.com - OCZ Agility 3 AGT3-25SAT3-120G 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) $150 after mail in rebate
(and later I would get another HDD to go with the 120GB SSD, but this is just to start with my windows and 2 games that I play)
DVDR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204 $20

So here is what I have. Should I go with the 120GB SSD for now or just get the 1 TB HDD if I am mainly going to be using my computer for gaming. I do like to listen to pandora as well when I play games, so if that matters about the storage device. And I do plan to upgrade down the the road and possibly add another graphics card to the system. Is my PSU a good one for now?

 

[MindoverMaster]

Spartaman, we answered your question in your thread. Please do not sabotage other threads.

 

[Roark]

Should I go with the 120GB SSD for now or just get the 1 TB HDD if I am mainly going to be using my computer for gaming.

If you are only going to get 1 drive now I'd say go for the SSD first.
Pandora streams music, so it doesn't take up hard drive space. But if you do store a lot of music/movie files on your hard drive you may want to go for the mechanical drive first.

The power supply is fine for now, it might be a little tight if you are running 2x 6950s and overclock your CPU.
Radeon HD 6950 CrossfireX review

Also, if Skyrim is your main focus I would also consider a GTX 560Ti 448 core, since as far as I can tell Nvidia cards are doing better with that game.
HARDOCP - Conclusion - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Performance and IQ Review
The EVGA Classified GTX 560Ti 448 Core is the same price as that 6950.