[Build Ready] (Almost complete) Just want to make sure I picked right (Gaming $1200)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor	$169.99 @ Microcenter
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler	$29.99 @ NCIX US
Motherboard	Asus P8Z77-V LE ATX LGA1155 Motherboard	$152.99 @ Amazon
Memory	Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory	$38.99 @ NCIX US
Storage	Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$69.99 @ NCIX US
Video Card	Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card	$239.98 @ Newegg
Case	Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case	$49.49 @ SuperBiiz
Power Supply	Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply	$61.98 @ Newegg
Optical Drive	Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer	$17.89 @ Outlet PC
Monitor	Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor	$179.99 @ Newegg
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)	$91.99 @ Amazon
Keyboard	Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard	$56.05 @ Amazon
Other	Arctic Silver Thermal Paste	$6.75
Other	HDMI Cable	$1.62
Other	Ethranet	$9.00
Other	200mm Fan	$20.00
	Total
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.	$1196.69
Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-02 11:36 EST-0500

I've already ordered these parts, was just wondering how long it would realistically run games well.

I realize now that I should have probably toned back the processor/monitor/keyboard for a better video card. However, is it worth it because I can reuse those parts and they will be relevant much longer than the gpu?

Posted Dec 2, 2012, 4:39 PM UTC