Im bulding my first gaming computer, and id like to think its going to come out pretty nice.

Here is a list of what i have purchased already,(all items purchased from Newegg)

ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K

Rosewill CAPSTONE-550-M 550W Continuous @ 50°C, Intel Haswell Ready, 80 PLUS GOLD, ATX12V v2.31 & EPS12V v2.92, SLI/CrossFire Ready, Modular Active PFC Power Supply

I have yet to decide which case i want to go with, thus the reason why i have not purchased any fans yet. My plan is to overclock with the computer, but I am having a hard time deciding what to spend my money on. I know the more you spend the better you get, of course. The problem i have though is they all come with 3D techonology(for the more expensive ones). Is there any Video cards that are worth the price, and/or is there some cards that are a little less known, but just as good.

All recommendations are welcomed!!!
And thank you!

P.S. before some of you tell me, yes i know there is only really AMD and NVIDIA cards.

This post was edited on 7/9/13 at 7:14 am

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Posted by puffulufogous

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Member since Feb 2008

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Posted on 7/9/13 at 7:59 am to Mikebandit

what do you expect out of the computer? I am going to assume you want to game at 1080p since we are on the gaming board. if that is the case you want to look in the 7870, 7950, 660ti, or 760 range. some of these other guys have been finding the 7870s for as low as 145.

can't recommend the fractal design r4 for a solid atx case. routinely goes on sale for around $80.

If you plan on overclocking, you'll need an aftermarket cooler for your cpu. a lot of people really like the hyper 212 evo for its price/performance. In fact I think someone on here said they had a brand new one laying around.

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Posted by BlueIndian

Member since Jul 2012

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Posted on 7/9/13 at 8:17 am to Mikebandit

I have had nothing but problems with any rosewill product. I would not buy that psu.

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Posted by stout

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Member since Sep 2006

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Posted on 7/9/13 at 8:31 am to Mikebandit

quote:
Rosewill CAPSTONE-550-M 550W Continuous @ 50°C, Intel Haswell Ready, 80 PLUS GOLD, ATX12V v2.31 & EPS12V v2.92, SLI/CrossFire Ready, Modular Active PFC Power Supply

Another option is this XFX.

It's 200 watts more and XFX is made by Seasonic. It's on sale today for $55 after dicounts and MIR.

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Posted by Srbtiger06