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Infinitesc2

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Apr 25, 2013
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This is my first time build. I'm basically just trying to make sure I haven't made any obvious mistakes in the eyes of some vets. I'd love some recommendations on how I could get more value but saving 20 dollars by ordering from another site and sending in a coupon isn't worth it for me.

Here it is:

Please note that the prices are listed as follows (Amount, Shipping, Total)

Case
Fractal Design Define XL R2 FD-CA-DEF-XL-R2-BL Black Pearl Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352029
139.99 14.99 154.98

Mobo
ASUS Maximus V Formula/Assassins C3 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard with Gaming Bundle
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131934
299.99 13.79 313.78

CPU
Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504
226.99 6.99 233.98

GPU
EVGA 04G-P4-2673-KR GeForce GTX 670 Superclocked+ w/Backplate 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130785
439.99 6.99 446.98

RAM
CORSAIR Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233282
96.99 9.99 106.98

SSD
SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD128BW 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192
146.99 0.00 146.99

HDD
Western Digital WD RE4 WD5003ABYX 500GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136697
109.99 6.99 116.98

FAN
Stock for now upgrading once I feel a need to overclock CPU. Maybe someone can recommend something here. I couldn't confirm if a fan would fit on my 1155 socket type chip.

PSU
Antec - High Current Pro HCP-850 850W TX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.92 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371053
199.99 9.99 209.99

AMOUNT (with shipping) $1,730.65

With taxes that will keep me under my 2k budget.

Thanks for your time.
 
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Onus

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Well, it's a good build, so if this seems like niggling, just ignore it.
I'd probably get the Define R4 instead of a huge full tower.
You've chosen a very high-end mobo; is it more than you need? You can find a good Asus Z77 for under $150.
I'd take the money those two changes save and bump the SSD up to 256GB (still a Samsung 840 Pro).
If only because it's quieter than the stock, and easier to add to your build all at once, I'd get the $20 Xigmatek Gaia to cool your CPU. It cools within 1C of the Coolermaster Hyper212 EVO, but is quieter and a lot cheaper. That's what I use on both of my systems, and I'm happy with it.
The RE4 drive is good, but you can get the WD 1TB Black for the same price. It too has a five year warranty. I have WD Blacks of various sizes, including a pair of the 1TB models in RAID1 in Phoenix.
The PSU is good, but unless you plan to add a second graphics card for SLI, you could use a 550W-600W model; a Seasonic 550W "G" series 80+ Gold is $90.
 
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Infinitesc2

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Hey thanks for the replies. The reason I got the bigger power supply was to get the second GPU and SLI. Other than that I got the ram just based on people telling me it was a good brand to go with. I'll consider cheaper alternatives as posted though.
 
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