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GerardoM

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Hello, I'm going to build my computer (my first build), I'm still checking what things should I get.

So here's my list

I5 3570k
CM Hyper 212 EVO or a Noctua NH-L12
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 or a Biostar TZ77XE3
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB)
WD Caviar Black 1TB or Seagate Barracuda 1TB (Do you think I need more???)
Corsair Neutron GTX 240GB or Corsair Force GS 180GB
MSI GeForce GTX 670 PE 2GB
NZXT Phantom 410
Corsair HX650 (I'm worries its to much and that it will decrease performance)
Win 7 Proffesional 64Bit

I'm mainly playing BF3, Metro 2033, Skyrim and Crysis 3. I think those are the most demanding games right now IMO.
I'm rendering using PS CS6 and Sony Vegas 12
And of course normal school use and movie streaming.
I plan using HDMI 1920x1080

Am I spending to much? All of it would cost around $1650-$1700.

One last question, I know Newegg and many of Amazon products don't ship internationally. Do yo know of any good site that does??

Thank you
 
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HarDHar

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Are you OCing? If so, good choice for fan. If not, I would just go with the stock fan. 8GB RAM is really all you need. You probably have enough space, what are you storing? It looks like you are using ssd Os hdd storage combo, good choice there. Nice Os, mobo and case. Nice choice on gfx as well. CPU, also good choice, but if ur not OCing don't get the k (unlocked) version, just go with the i5-3570. All around good build, just needs a few adjustments.
 
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HarDHar

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Ninja doesn't know what he's talking about. DO NOT replace your GTX 670 with a 7870. Just don't. It has been amply proven with various benchmarks that the GTX 670 is comparable to the 7970, which is much better than the 7870.
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just read it over again and say it was a 670 thought it was a 660 ti cant read without my glasses.
 
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HarDHar

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Well, that's ok then.
 
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NCIX ship international. Newegg ship inside of U.S.A and puerto rico

 
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GerardoM

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I'm trying to make this future proof, so I would consider the option to OC in the future, but maybe not for now. Also, which one of the 2 fans are you saying is good for OC. The CM blows sideways and the Noctua blows up. What's better?

Can 8GB really handle a bunch of stuff??? I'm trying to render fast, like really fast. Sure I can buy 16gb and dedicate 8 to render and 8 to other things, but is it convenient. Or should I stick with just 8?

I'm storing, a bit of,everything: photos, movies, games, MS Office stuff.
I have an external 500gb HDD so I think I should be good there.
I'm planning on putting Windows on the SSD and some games in there as well. I may not buy it right off the bat but in the future I might. I can reinstall windows on the SSD and call MS for a manual activation right?

And I need to know:
Which one of those SSDs is better. Is it enough space?
Which Mobo is better?
Do you know any international shipping websites? Not ebay please

Thanks

 
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HarDHar

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Mobo: The AsRock one.
SSD: I'd go with the Neutron and buy it when you build. Don't overcomplicate, MS customer service is notoriously bad.
RAM: It's your choice, I put 16 GB in my machine with not a lot of visible difference from 8 GB in games, but I'm sure there will be in the future.
Websites, see Ninja's answer right above. (NCIX)
Fan, it doesn't really matter, but if you are OCing get the CM.
 
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