First Build Help

vinylrain · Mar 29, 2013

This is my first build and I need a little help with it.

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=25208387

I need a cheaper graphics card to get me under $1400. I would also like a larger monitor or two 21" monitors. Any tips or help for my build (graphics card and monitor specifically)?

SHORYUKEN · Mar 29, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($97.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Samsung S27B350H 27.0" Monitor ($319.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1383.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-29 22:23 EDT-0400)

I don't know what your definition of larger is, but I think 27" will do.

SHORYUKEN · Mar 29, 2013

If you buy everything from newegg, you pay $20 extra.

vinylrain · Mar 29, 2013

SHORYUKEN :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($97.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Samsung S27B350H 27.0" Monitor ($319.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1383.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-29 22:23 EDT-0400)

I don't know what your definition of larger is, but I think 27" will do.

I might want liquid cooling though. Will this build run games (such as BF3) on ultra?

SHORYUKEN · Mar 29, 2013

Yes it will. Don't get liquid cooling.

vinylrain · Mar 29, 2013

SHORYUKEN :

Why not? Is it difficult to do?

SHORYUKEN · Mar 29, 2013

No, it's loud, many of them just don't work well and they are not so much better to air cooling, especially to the higher end coolers. You can easily get 4.5 GHz on this setup.

vinylrain · Mar 29, 2013

SHORYUKEN :

They don't have that PSU on newegg.

SHORYUKEN · Mar 29, 2013

They should have stock soon. Maybe tomorrow or Sunday.

vinylrain · Mar 29, 2013

I think I'm going to go with http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181032 as everyone else I know recommends it. Would the case support that? Also does the motherboard support wireless networking?

vinylrain · Mar 30, 2013

Now I've decided that I want two monitors (21") that are within my price range (~ $300 combined).

SHORYUKEN · Mar 30, 2013

Please, save yourself some money and get the Noctua. I can almost 100% guarantee that it will have no problem with installation and it will do a much better job. The Noctua is top of the line, cooler wise. Unless you are into looks, I think you can do with a fan that looks like Obi Wan Kenobi.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608024

It even has more time to return and a longer warranty.

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