First Build- Exited and with lot of doubts

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Hi, since this is my first build so lost of doubts. I did some research and came up with this config.:-

Case- NZXT Phantom 630
CPU- Intel 3.4 GHz LGA 1155 Core i5 3570K
Cooling- Corsair Hydro Series H100i
Motherboard- AS Rock Z77 Extreme4
RAM- Corsair Vengeance Blue 8 GB (2x4 GB) DDR3 1600MHz
Graphics Card- EVGA GeForce GTX670 FTW
HDD- 128 GB SSD + 1 TB baracuda
PSU- Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Monitor- LG D2342P 23" 3D LED 120hz
Optical Drive- LG DVD RW

I will probably get another GTX670 FTW for SLI in a year or two and also try some overcloking if I’m brave enough. :p

Here are my doubts-

1. Help on SSD- Neutron looks nice but need suggestions. Bang for buck stuff.

2. PSU- modular or non modular. I read that difference is in the number of cables. So modular won’t be a problem when I go for sli or extra fans?

3. RAM- I’ve seen a lot of guys going for Ripjaws memory too.
A) Silly question maybe but is anyone better of the two?
B) Also 1600 is good or go for 1800’s?
C) A single stick or 2 sticks?

4. Phantom 630 maybe a little pricey for me but I love the looks. But I would like to know if there are any better cases for less cost. And I’m thinking of adding led fans and swapping included fans with led ones too. So must I buy NZXT fans only for an NZXT case?

5. Is pro-stuff water cooling necessary on my pc or h100i will do the job? My room temp. is quite comfortable, at least for me.

Also, I would love to have any other suggestions. I would like to cut down the cost if I can plus I’m not sure if my build is right or if any part is overkill.
 
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Ok we can help you I think :)

1) SSD. Samsung 840 for value or the 840 Pro for performance. Fastest, most reliable drives on the market.

2) Modular lets you plug in the cables you need when you need them. I would go with a modular unit. It massively reduces cable clutter. Seasonic M12 II 750w or Seasonic X 750 would both be great choices and give you plenty of headroom for adding a second GTX 670.

3) With an Ivy Bridge CPU go with 1.5v DDR3 1600 or 1866 if it's not much more expensive. You want 2 matched sticks to take advantage of dual channel mode. 2 x 4 GB is fine for a gaming build. If you go with an air cooler make sure you get low profile Vengeance if you get Corsair or any GSkill Ripjaws will fit under an aftermarket air...
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Modular psu's let you have the option to use cables that you need only... so you don't have allot of useless cables to tuck away.
ram... get two sticks, it works better in tandem
1600 is as good as you need
cases are more matter of choice.. just make sure it will hold everything you want to put in it, and if you want to take advantage of usb 3.0 capability, make sure you have 3.0 plugs on the front of the case...
You could save some cash and just get an air cooler for the processor as they generally work just as well, and you wont have t worry about having room for the big 120mm radiator that comes with that h100i
Neutron is good. I always use sandisk extreme and usually find one from an ebay vendor for around $80-$90 bucks
 
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Ok we can help you I think :)

1) SSD. Samsung 840 for value or the 840 Pro for performance. Fastest, most reliable drives on the market.

2) Modular lets you plug in the cables you need when you need them. I would go with a modular unit. It massively reduces cable clutter. Seasonic M12 II 750w or Seasonic X 750 would both be great choices and give you plenty of headroom for adding a second GTX 670.

3) With an Ivy Bridge CPU go with 1.5v DDR3 1600 or 1866 if it's not much more expensive. You want 2 matched sticks to take advantage of dual channel mode. 2 x 4 GB is fine for a gaming build. If you go with an air cooler make sure you get low profile Vengeance if you get Corsair or any GSkill Ripjaws will fit under an aftermarket air cooler as well.

4) A case is such a personal choice I hesitate to make recommendations. You have to live with looking at it every day. You can use any fans in any cases you want. There are many great case makers like Corsair, CoolerMaster, Antec, Silverstone, Thermaltake, NZXT, Fractal Design etc....

5) With an i5 3570K you will be fine with a much cheaper air cooler like the Hyper 212 Evo. The H100 is great but overkill if you are not going for very high overclocks. The Hyper 212 Evo will get you to the 4.2-4.4Ghz range easily.
 
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Here's my input
1)This article should be of help here http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ssd-recommendation-benchmark,3269.html
2) I prefer modular or semi-modular - it can help cable management
3)
a. Gskill Ripjaws are good as are Corsair Vengeance as are Kingston HyperX, Samsung has a kit which is reported to clock real well (I don't recall the model number)
b. Although you probably wouldn't notice too much of a difference, I would say get the faster ram (1.5V or less) if affordable
c. A two stick kit of ram to take advantage of Dual Channel operation
4) There are a myriad of cases of all cost and quality, I try not to recommend cases but any case fan will work in any case (as long as it fits). The trick to fan purchases is the connector - 4 pin PWM connector, can plug into and be controlled by the motherboard. 3 pin fan connector can run from the motherboard and report it's speed but cannot be directly controlled by the motherboard but can be controlled through software. It also plugs into many fan controllers (which operate by adjusting the voltage to the fan) allowing manual control. 4 pin "molex" connector, usually runs at full speed straight from the power supply.
5) The H100i is a fine cooler which makes a fine first step (IMO) in getting your 'feet wet' - you may find you want a custom loop later...

If you can budget it now, I will suggest you look at the 4GB flavors of the GTX670
I realize I'm not helping to reduce your budget but I hope it helps some
 
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I see lots of good sugestions above and will second vote the Samsung SSD for value newegg has a good sale now.
The closed loops do work and I have used H80 and H100 but they have crap loud stock fans and perform about like a good quiet air cooler.
The coolermaster 212 is the best bang for the buck and if you do not like it easy to sell.
The vengeance works well and is what I run with the Low Profile HS.
Seasonic X850 or Corsair modular AX850 is the same basic unit and you want to run with good headroom.
 
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