Need help with my first build!

[Siz]

1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.

I plan on using the PC I build mainly for gaming a browsing/lazing around. I watch a lot of HD movies and HD anime and use some engineering programs like MATLAB and Creo but VERY rarely. So the the build will be mainly gaming/videos/browsing.

2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread

I have anywhere from 1000-1400 to spend but I am willing to go a bit higher if I will see that much of a jump in specs.

3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.

Canada

4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
We can't be expected to scour the internet on your behalf, chasing down deals in your specific country... Again, help us, help YOU.

http://www.Newegg.ca/
http://www.ncix.ca/
http://www.amazon.ca/

5. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.

Intel CPUs, Nvidia GPUs.

6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.

Maybe ill gut my 1.5 TB external portable (2.5'') Seagate GoFlex for another HDD. Its almost full and it has been making some noise though... Otherwise No parts to start from.

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

I plan to a little. Maybe get it to 4.0 GHz

8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?

1920x1080

9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Note that it is usually not cost or time effective to choose your build more than a month before you actually plan to be using it.

ASAP!

X. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?

Nope! I have everything I need.

As for the parts what I gathered from lurking this site for a week I tried picking out what I thought was pretty recommended. I have a spare keyboard and mouse. I prefer larger monitors (22+) and something preferably with speakers because I don't have any extra speakers at the moment, I can deal with it if I get one that doesn't have any. I will need Wifi as well because I don't have access to any Ethernet ports this high in the house, whether its built into the mobo or just a card is fine.

Any help is appreciated!

EDIT: Since no ones replied yet I made some edits. I found a case!

[url=http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/BhIO]PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80 92.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.88 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($196.36 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($249.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($359.99 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($134.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($159.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($169.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1651.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-03 15:15 EST-0500)[/URL]

 

[L0ne]

Good looking build, mine is quite similar, but mATX w/ a 7970. I don't know if I'd recommend the H80, I have the nocturna NH-D14 and I love it, it's quiet and keeps everything nice and cool. It's 80 bucks at newegg right now.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835608018

 

[Sleepingforest]

Your build seems a bit expensive for what you're getting (pretty much everything but the CPU and GPU are overly expensive for the features you'll actually use). It is possible, at $1400, to get a
1440p screen (and a computer capable of driving it) if you're willing to buy the Catleap off Ebay for about $400. Use mfenn's $1000 build and add in the monitor.

 

[mfenn]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BayoPCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80 92.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.88 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($196.36 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($249.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($359.99 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($134.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($159.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($169.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1651.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-03 15:15 EST-0500)

This list is reasonable, but you can do better.

- CPU: Good
- HSF: Overkill, you can do 4.0GHz on the stock fan. I would grab a Hyper 212+ and call it a day.
- Mobo: Too expensive for your uses. The Z77 Pro3 will do what you need for much less.
- RAM: Fine, but you really only need 8GB.
- SSD : Good, but too expensive for what it is. The Corsair Neutron 256GB is a better deal IMHO.
- GPU: The GTX 670 is not worth it when the same $360 gets you the 7970 3GB. Regardless, I would not buy a high-end GPU that only has a single fan.
- Case: Kind of expensive, but it's OK if you like the "styling".
- PSU: Waaaaay overkill. A 650W like the Corsair 650TX V2 is more than enough.
- Monitor: Good

 

[Siz]

Alright thanks! I think I have what I need now