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Connor2 · Mar 19, 2013

hey I was wondering if someone could tell me if this was a good build for a moderate gaming computer and if it was compatible http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=27065887

JJ1217 · Mar 19, 2013

Replace the 7870 GHZ with a 7870 LE/XT, and get a better power supply. Preferably something from XFX, Corsair, Seasonic and Antec.

iboomer · Mar 19, 2013

Why 2TB as a boot drive? I would splurge on maybe an OCZ 128GB SSD, and throw in a couple of spare HDD's for storage.

ARICH5 · Mar 19, 2013

wow...the power suipply is way overkill...for your rig id say 650-700w

diellur · Mar 19, 2013

JJ1217 :

He's got a 7950 in that build, not a 7970.

OP, you don't need a PSU with that much power. 650W is fine if you plan on staying single GPU, if you ever think you'll Crossfire that 7950, then go for 750W. +1 for the above brands...Corsair in particular have a very good RMA service, should you be in need of it.

You should save some money by getting a smaller PSU, so get an SSD boot drive. For usage, that it probably one of the more important components.

Make sure you get 2x4GB RAM and not 1x8GB. RAM is designed to work in pairs for you to get the maximum speed.

I don't see an aftermarket cooler on that build, and you have a 'K' CPU so I presume you'll overclock...make sure to get proper cooling. Something like a Hyper-212 would be fine.

JJ1217 · Mar 19, 2013

diellur :

JJ1217 :

He's got a 7950 in that build, not a 7970.

OP, you don't need a PSU with that much power. 650W is fine if you plan on staying single GPU, if you ever think you'll Crossfire that 7950, then go for 750W. +1 for the above brands...Corsair in particular have a very good RMA service, should you be in need of it.

You should save some money by getting a smaller PSU, so get an SSD boot drive. For usage, that it probably one of the more important components.

Make sure you get 2x4GB RAM and not 1x8GB. RAM is designed to work in pairs for you to get the maximum speed.

I don't see an aftermarket cooler on that build, and you have a 'K' CPU so I presume you'll overclock...make sure to get proper cooling. Something like a Hyper-212 would be fine.

He has obviously changed it since I commented mate..

gkay09 · Mar 19, 2013

Some of mine -

Mobo - Get this
MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130665
Comes with Free 8GB GSKillz Ripjaws...

PSU - Cheaper, better and modular
EVGA SuperNOVA
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438007
SeaSonic M12II 750
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151107

CPU Cooler -
CM Hyper 212
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

DVD + HDD
www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1241835

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