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peterisluego

peterisluego

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Hello Everyone! This is my first post here, so please excuse any mistakes I make while posting or whatever.

This is my build I am considering building in a few months. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Peterisluego/saved/1jRM
Any suggestions on how to improve?

For those who haven't the time to click the link:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570k
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
MoBo: Asus p8z77-v LK
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8gb memory
HDD: 1TB Caviar Black
SSD: 128GB Samsung 840 Pro
GPU: Sapphire Radeon 7950
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912
PSU: Seasonic 750w modular something or other
 
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bigcyco1

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That's a great build actually only two suggestions you don't need a 750W power supply if you do not plan to add another card in future then just get a 550W.Also your ram with conflict with your aftermarket cpu cooler get this instead http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233186#top
and it’s also got low profile heatspreaders as well, which is much more versatile for those looking to outfit the CPU with a powerful air cooler.
 
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peterisluego

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I do plan on adding another card in the future, so I think I'll stick with this PSU. The only reason I haven't changed to that memory in the past is because I want to stick with a blue theme :lol:

 
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He said he will be adding another card in the future, so he will need the wattage.
 
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Looks good, though I concur you don't need the 750 Watt power supply, that is just paying for Wattage you won't use.

Also, the CPU cooler is unnecessary unless you plan on overclocking. Some people don't realize this.

Now, this is personal preference, but I always say the first step to having a PC you can brag about is having a case you can brag about. Look at some of the screen shots of that case, is it a case you can brag about? It's affordable, so if your budget is tight, so be it. But look at your case. It has the aesthetics of an original Xbox, which Microsoft abandoned without ceremony for the 360. It has the company's name sprawled across the side in big bold letters, HAF. HAF? That isn't a cool name. Corsair is a cool name. Sapphire is a cool name. Heck, even Western Digital sounds professional. HAF sounds like a combination of Half and Laugh. As an aside, the default fans on the case are loud.

Good news, though, a case is probably the most future proof component in a system, followed by PSU and cooling items. If you can spend a bit more on the case, you can get a much better product in terms of aesthetics, cooling performance, accoustics, and ease of use. Here's my suggestion for $130 before the rebate, so still not breaking the bank: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=100006644&isNodeId=1&Description=500r&x=0&y=0 .
 
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bigcyco1

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o.k. but the ram still has to be changed regardless so if you want blue here you go take your pick RAM:CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233196#top

RAM:G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9D-8GAB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231546#top


 
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