New Build Final Thoughts $1450.00

stoonley · May 7, 2013

Buying a completely new build today, and looking for final thoughts~

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/stoonley/saved/1z9P

I am using this for GAMING and STREAMING thus the i7 3770k. Max budget is no more then $1450.00.
Any advice on if I should change anything, add or remove?

Thanks.

scragnoff · May 7, 2013

stoonley :

Hi stoonley!

I would suggest changing your PSU to a more reputable one. Check out these power supply tips.

Otherwise, your build looks good!

Good luck!

AMD Radeon · May 7, 2013

you have 2 problem :
* Some physical dimension restrictions cannot (yet) be automatically checked, such as cpu cooler / RAM clearance with modules using tall heat spreaders
go with this ram instead http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmx8gx3m2b1600c9
* avoid coolermaster PSU. i am pretty sure u will be crying of your dead GPU/mobo
go with http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze

stoonley · May 7, 2013

s 600watts enough for this build? I will be overclocking the cpu

stoonley · May 7, 2013

Im confused on the different ram choice? I heard the Ripjaws were extremely good.

AMD Radeon · May 7, 2013

yes, especially seasonic. they made really good psu. unless you want to go crossfire, 750W is a must
yes, ripjaws is good, but with different cooler. its tall heatsink conflicted with 212 evo

ingtar33 · May 7, 2013

grab a seasonic PSU.

otherwise it looks fine.

ilikegirls · May 7, 2013

The build seems solid all together, but if I could recommend changing a few things.

A SAMSUNG 840 SSD will out perform your SSD and still stay in the budget: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147188

I would go with the ASRock's Z77 Extreme6. It's approved by Tom's Hardware, and isnt much more expensive than the one you selected
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=ASRock%27s+Z77+Extreme6&x=-822&y=-112

Here is a review by Tom's:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/z77-extreme6-z77a-gd65-z77h2-a2x,3187.html

I have nothing to back this next suggestion up so take it more as an opinion, but I would recommend going with a Western Digital HDD and not a Seagate. I have had bad experiences with them dying and failing on me, where I have never had any issues with any WD drives.

stoonley · May 7, 2013

so here is final build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/stoonley/saved/1zaf

ingtar33 · May 7, 2013

looks good... if you can swap out the sandisk ssd for a Samsung 840 Pro... you'll be doing yourself a favor. otherwise, liking it.

stoonley · May 7, 2013

This is actually the final build. ordered just now. Thoughts?

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/stoonley/saved/1zaS

CPU Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core $318.13
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing $27.99
Motherboard ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155 $139.99
Memory Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 $65.54
Storage Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" SSD $109.99
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $69.98
Video Card MSI Radeon HD 7970 3GB $413.98
Case NZXT Phantom (White/Red) ATX Full Tower $131.98
Power Supply SeaSonic 620W ATX12V / EPS12V $65.98
Optical Drive Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer $17.98
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) $89.94

ilikegirls · May 7, 2013

stoonley :

This is actually the final build. ordered just now. Thoughts?

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/stoonley/saved/1zaS

CPU Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core $318.13
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing $27.99
Motherboard ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155 $139.99
Memory Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 $65.54
Storage Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" SSD $109.99
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $69.98
Video Card MSI Radeon HD 7970 3GB $413.98
Case NZXT Phantom (White/Red) ATX Full Tower $131.98
Power Supply SeaSonic 620W ATX12V / EPS12V $65.98
Optical Drive Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer $17.98
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) $89.94

Looking good!
The SAMSUNG 840 will really shine with that build.

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