First Gaming Pc build need advice/opinions

kingsleym98 · Apr 10, 2013

this is my first gaming build can you please give me advice on this.

Case: CoolerMaster Elite 430 Black with window $49
HDD: Western Digital WD Blue WD3200BPVT 320GB $49
CPU: Intel Core i5 3570 $215
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Blue 8 GB (2X4 GB) Dual Channel Memory Kit $51.99
MotherBoard: ASRock DDR3 1333 Intel - LGA 1155 Motherboards (H77M) $64.99
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX670 2048MB GDDR5 $374.99
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS524 24x DVDRW Super AllWrite $25
SSD: Intel 520 Series Solid-State Drive 120 GB $148
PSU: Antec High Current Gamer HCG-620M, 80 PLUS BRONZE, 620 Watt Modular Power Supply. $102

any opinions and suggestions are welcome.

Cheers

Upgrades · Apr 10, 2013

What monitor res. and what games do you play? That build is good. The only thing I'd suggest is an i5-3570K and Z77 but that's only if you're comfortable with overclocking and need the extra performance. I personally don't have any performance issues with my i5-3470 and H77.

You may want to re-consider the case as it doesn't have great cable management options. Other than that, I think it's a decent case.

Goodeggray · Apr 10, 2013

Get the Corsair 200r only $10 more than the cooler master. The 200r a far easier to use than the CM 430. it has more room and far better wire management behind the mobo for a neater build.

corroded · Apr 10, 2013

yup get the overclockable "k" and a MoBo to go with it.... Also get a 1 or 2 TB hd for loading the games and such on, you will burn the SSD's capacity real quick with games.

If you are not EVER going to want to overclock... just get the big disk and go for it... Oh and Win7 64bit...

ckholt83 · Apr 10, 2013

As Upgrades points out the non-k 3570 isn't an ideal purchase. If you want to overclock, you'll need to get the K sku chip and a Z77 motherboard. However, if you're not overclocking, you can keep that H77 motherboard and step down to the 3350p which is currently on sale for $170 and there won't be any appreciable difference in performance:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116782

For case, I would suggest the Rosewill Armor Evo because it is currently going for $60 after rebate and beats the pants off the Elite 430:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147175

You can get a larger 500GB secondary storage drive for the exact same price here using promo code:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148767

Or you can use some of the money you save elsewhere and get a huge increase to 2TB for only $40 more after promo code:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822149397

You can also spend slightly less on your DVD burner:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151256

For SSD, the 520 series is a bit dated and overpriced for consumer use. You could get a superior Samsung 840 Pro for less money if you want top notch performance, but honestly you won't notice much difference by going with a more mainstream model like the vanilla 840:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NHAF06/?tag=pcpapi-20

Or, for only $20 more than you originally planned on spending on the 520 series, you could step up to a 250GB model:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NHAF06/?tag=pcpapi-20

Larger capacity SSDs tend to be faster and also last longer, so that's the route I'd go personally. Also it gives you more room for storing games.

Nothing wrong with the PSU you picked out, but you don't need to spend quite that much. Try this XFX, which is built by Seasonic, for $60 after rebate:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

Lastly, nothing wrong with the EVGA card, but this Gigabyte 670 is very slightly cheaper and comes with a better cooler:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125438

Hope this helps.

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