1st Build! Need Help!

Uniqqu · Mar 17, 2013

Hey guys im building my first pc.
I dont do a lot of gaming, but a little of graphic (Photoshop etc)
I Have a current budget of 650-675$
I Have a Graphics card (XFX 7770)
I Need os and all that.
This is my current build.

Also i want to buy all parts from 1 site.

Cooler Master Storm Stryker

ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Mobo

Corsair Vengeance Blue 8 GB

Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB

Windows 7

AMD Phenom II X4 965

Antec Kuhler H2O 620

Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500w

DVD Drive

I know the CM Storm Stryker is like 160$ but Case really matters to me. I Need a good stylish looking case with a side window. (Mesh is Mabye ok Dependable)

Via Amazon: $653.10 As of 3/17/2013

Purchase Date: Near furture like around 1-2weeks

I Live in NJ, USA

Thanks Guys!

o1die · Mar 17, 2013

I would get an antec or corsair power supply instead of coolermaster. Here's two examples:

http://www.amazon.com/Antec-VP-450-Energy-Certified-Supply/dp/B004IZN3K2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1363556275&sr=1-1&keywords=antec+power+supply
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Series-Watt-CX500/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=pd_cp_e_2

jnkweaver · Mar 17, 2013

What do you think about this case? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352025

Cases are so personal. What one would like the next person won't.

burritobob · Mar 17, 2013

jnkweaver :

That's a really nice case, quiet and cool, cannot go wrong with it.

While your saving in that aspect you can actually get a better CPU which will help in the performance area of your PC.

I would get an antec or corsair power supply instead of coolermaster. Here's two examples:

http://www.amazon.com/Antec-VP-450-Energy-Certified-Sup...
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Series-Watt-CX500...

Antec, Corsair, XFX, and Seasonic are all great options. You really do not need a massive PSU either if you only plan on running the 7770.

Uniqqu · Mar 17, 2013

I know about the Fractal Cases but i like a "Manly" case. i am not so much on noise but im more on design and looks. Performance is a plus too.

I just couldnt get the corsair PSU To fit in my Budget.

jnkweaver · Mar 17, 2013

Uniqqu :

The Coolmaster is just not acceptable. http://www.johnnylucky.org/power-supplies/psu-lemon-list.html

How many Coolmasters are on there (7 including yours)? Now count how many times you see Antec, Corsair, PC Power and Cooling, Seasonic, XFX (none).

If the CPU is the brains of the computer the power supply is the heart and blood of the computer. It is the single most important component in the computer because if it is bad it can kill every component it touches.

25% of your budget for your case is steep. I don't know how you define "manly" because a 27lb steel case is certainly no wimp.

burritobob · Mar 17, 2013

Uniqqu :

If you want a "manly" case the Cooler Master 912 is a great case for the money.

And get a quality psu if you don't it could fry ALL your parts!

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