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Hello all, I have decided to finally face the challenge of trying to build my first computer, usually I always went to a store to buy one of the pre-made ones but this time I wanna try something different. my budget will be around $1500 CAD, and i am basing my build around the Mainstream-Tier 6 recommendations from hardware-revolution.com, I have altered a few things to either better fit my budget or because I couldn't find a place that had the exact same model, also I will primarily be buying the majority of the components from newegg since they have the option to pick it up directly at their warehouse in Mississauga.

My main focus on this build is Gaming, ideally I will likely not be overclocking at first, thus i didn't get an after market CPU cooler, but i will likely after a year or so probably decide to upgrade a bit and at that point I probably will try overclocking and what not. I just want to make sure all the parts I have chosen are

1. Compatible

2.They come with everything I need to assemble them, no need to buy any extra screws, mounts, etc.

3.The Graphics card I chose, at the price I would assume it would be able to run most of the current games at high-ultra settings, but since I will likely not be overclocking at this point in time, is there any other good, solid decent cards you guys may recommend instead?

4. Internet and sound wise, I will likely be hooking up an Ethernet cable directly to this Rig and to my router so I would assume I don't need to make sure I have a wireless network card, am I correct in guessing this? And is it possible to just hook up my headphones directly/ hook up my speakers to this rig, or do I need to purchase a sound card of something?

5.And lastly, my biggest grip I have with my current computer is when I'm playing some more graphically intensive games, a lot of noise is produced by I'm guessing my fans, I know that likely its making so much noise since I'm taxing it too much by trying to play some current games. Ideally with this build I would love it if it could be quiet even running at higher settings, I read some of the feedback on some parts like the PSU and most users agreed that it was very very quiet, would like any feedback from you guys if you're running similar parts and how well the noise is.



And here is my part list...

CPU:
Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155

http://www.amazon.ca/Intel-Core-i5-3570K-Quad-Core-Processor/dp/B007SZ0E1K/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363881488&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Motherboard:
GIGABYTE GA-Z77MX-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128542

RAM:
CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233246

Graphics Card:
GIGABYTE GV-N670OC-2GD GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125423&Tpk=GIGABYTE%20GV-N670OC-2GD%20GeForce%20GTX%20670&IsVirtualParent=1

SSD:
SAMSUNG 840 Series MZ-7TD120BW 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147188

HDD:
Western Digital Red WD10EFRX 1TB IntelliPower 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236342

PSU
Rosewill CAPSTONE Series CAPSTONE-650-M 650W ATX12V v2.31 & EPS12V v2.92 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182263&Tpk=Rosewill%20Capstone%20650W%2080%20PLUS%20Gold%20Modular&IsVirtualParent=1

Case
Corsair Carbide Series 400R Graphite grey and black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139008



Thank you all very much who have read this far, I will really appreciate any and all feedback you guys offer and I eagerly await all responses you guys have.

Thank you,

Chris









 
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ubercake
I like the build. You've done your homework.

I would suggest a Corsair H80 for your CPU cooler. I like the Corsair H80 as a CPU cooler because it takes the bulk of the cooling solution away from the work area on the motherboard and moves it to your rear or top exhaust port. It doesn't impede your ability to access any kind of RAM and it doesn't put any stress on your motherboard.

This way you can keep your RAM selection.

Also, the 840 is good for a gaming rig, but for another $40 you can get the Pro with faster write speeds. I'm not sure the write speed is important to you or not. Read speed is key for gaming and general operation though.

The is an Asus board, the P8Z77-V LK that supports 2-way SLI and crossfire for $10 less...
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1..looks compatible

2..should come with everything you need

3..very good graphics card would also recommend gigabyte 7970

4..onboard sound is pretty good--sound card if you are an audiophile

5..the gigabyte card is pretty quiet--dont know about that psus sound or the case fans

would say just get the after market cooler now

and you dont need 16gb for gaming 8gb is enough

also would get low profile ram to fit under an aftermarket cooler with no issues

think thats every thing--your post is a bit long so keep having to scroll up and down to look :)
 
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There are three things I would suggest changing. First of all, HardOCP tested the 120GB version of the Samsung 840, and was very disappointed in its performance. I would suggest getting either the 840 PRO, or a Crucial M4.
Second, you may want an aftermarket cooler, especially if you plan to overclock. I use the Xigmatek Gaia on both of my systems, and it does well. According to Frostytech reviews, its performance is between the Coolermaster Hyper 212+ and Hyper 212 EVO, but it is quieter and cheaper than either of those. I too prefer quiet systems.
Finally, you may wish to select RAM without the tall heatsinks, which may not fit under a cooler. I usually buy G.Skill RAM (specifically a low-voltage variant).
 
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Thank you to both of you for responding so fast, I really really do appreciate it. :)

Mcnumpty23-I've decided to switch down to 8gb of RAM, and thank you for letting me know about the on board sound.

Onus, I've decided to switch my RAM to G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL link:http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455

Is that an acceptable one? at first I probably won't be overclocking much if at all, but eventually I will be, so I definitely do want enough room to be able to fit in a cooler when I come to that point.

Thank you again for answering, I probably will start some of the parts probably either today or tomorrow, probably just gonna start with the case first.
If anyone else has any other tips or recommendations, please, I'm all ears.
 
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I like the build. You've done your homework.

I would suggest a Corsair H80 for your CPU cooler. I like the Corsair H80 as a CPU cooler because it takes the bulk of the cooling solution away from the work area on the motherboard and moves it to your rear or top exhaust port. It doesn't impede your ability to access any kind of RAM and it doesn't put any stress on your motherboard.

This way you can keep your RAM selection.

Also, the 840 is good for a gaming rig, but for another $40 you can get the Pro with faster write speeds. I'm not sure the write speed is important to you or not. Read speed is key for gaming and general operation though.

The is an Asus board, the P8Z77-V LK that supports 2-way SLI and crossfire for $10 less:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131837&Tpk=asus%20p8z77-v%20lk&IsVirtualParent=1

The reason I'd suggest the full-size board is because they are usually better with heat distribution. Unless there's some feature you liked about that Gigabyte board in particular?

That PSU you've chosen is made by Super Flower. They are among the top PSU manufacturers. Good choice. Though if you plan to get go with an SLI setup at some point, and want to continue with SLI for a few generations with the same power supply, I'd suggest going a little higher with the wattage. This Capstone modular supply is 750W (also made by Super Flower) and will be good for a couple of platform and a few GPU upgrades and has a 5-year warranty:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182264

If you plan to use only one video card, no need to go with anything higher than 550W (another Capstone):
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182262

Other than those few considerations, things look great with your build.
 
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Thank you for replying.
I switched the motherboard to the one you recommended, my knowledge of tech stuff is not very deep, I just pretty much chose the one from a recommended guide from another site.

So this is now going to be pretty much my final build as of right now.

Case :Corsair Carbide Series 400R Graphite grey and black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case

CPU:Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155

Motherboard:ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
SSD:SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD128BW 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

HDD:Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive - OEM (decided to change from red to blue base on another recommendation from the forums at newegg.)

Graphics:GIGABYTE GV-N670OC-2GD GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

RAM:G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL

PSU:Rosewill CAPSTONE Series CAPSTONE-750-M 750W ATX12V v2.31 & EPS12V v2.92 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified ...

Thanks all again.
 
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oh yes, decided to go with the one you recommended, it fits within my budget a bit better than the corsair one.
XIGMATEK Gaia SD1283 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler

 
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that looks pretty sweet now

though i would still suggest getting the aftermarket cooler in the beginning

saves having to change the cooler later

some cases the cpu cutout isnt in the right place or big enough to swap coolers without having to remove the

motherboard so you could save some hassle by putting in a good cooler to begin with

and will be cooler and quieter than the stock cooler any way

edit -- i really need to learn to type faster
 
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I agree with this - changing the fan when the motherboard is screwed down into the case isn't fun.
 
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I think he and the OP posted at the same time; he's getting the cooler. And yeah, the hole on my Fractal Design Define Mini is maybe 1/2" too small to remove / replace the CPU cooler. Hopefully I won't have to!


 
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Definitely either go with an all in one water cooler as suggested with whatever ram you choose, or get low profile (corsair vengeance is good) if going with an air cooler. Love my Evo - 4.1GHz overclock, under load, never louder than the GPU. The best bang for the buck is 1600MHz, 9-9-9-24, 1.5V.

Are you going to install everything from USB (didn't see a DVD - may have missed it)?

Edit: Bleh. Too slow here too.

One more thing I always throw in - how much music/movies/etc are you going to store on this system? If it's primarily a gaming rig and you don't hoard games, you can drop the mechanical HDD completely and put the money into a 250GB SSD.
 
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yeah pressed submit only to see they were getting the cooler

between my 2 finger typing and new varifocal glasses that mean i can only focus where my nose is aimed my

typing speed sucks

 
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Thanks for replying, yes forgot to add, I will be getting a DVD.
I probably will be moving my music list and maybe downloading the occasional movie or whatnot so I will be keeping the HDD, although I definitely do want to keep this new PC as clean as possible so I will definitely be more strict as to what I download and save on here this time around.
 
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