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FlowMonsta

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So this summer I plan on building my first custom gaming computer. So far I have this put together. Can you guys give me some suggestions?

1.Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
2.Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz
3.Silicon Power 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
4.Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM RPM 64MB
5.MSI Z77A-G43 Gaming LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
6.COOLER MASTER Hyper TX3 RR-910-HTX3-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" 92mm CPU Cooler
7.RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-530SS 530W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Power Supply
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Open Box: PowerColor AX7950 3GBD5-2DHV4 Radeon HD 7950
9.SAMSUNG DVD Burner SATA Model SH-224DB/BEBE - OEM
10.Acer G236HLBbd Black 23" 5ms Widescreen LED Monitor

This all totals up to 975 and my budget is 1000 dollars. Please give me some ideas on what i can change and update and also tell me if these parts will all work together.
 
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Robert Pankiw

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You should look for 1600MHz RAM instead of the 1333MHz you picked.

I won't speak to the quality of the parts, because I don't know, but they are compatible. Is there a specific reason you picked a single fan style cooler for the GPU? Also, the core clock is a bit low at 850MHz. It might be a great OC, or you might be like me and prefer to keep your warranty.

Just some food for thought. Let me know if you think I'm a mad man.
 
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FlowMonsta

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Im not sure why I picked it and ill probably overclock the gpu.
Also thanks for the advice on the ram ill see about updating it.
 
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caydn12

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1. Good
2. Great
3. 1600 mhz. 8gb is fine. Dual sticks, not just 1.
4. If you can get Caviar Black. If you can't Caviar blue will do fine.
5. Good mobo
6. spend the extra few dollars for the 212 plus or the 212 evo. There is a reason they are some of the best rated coolers.
7. BIG NO-NO. Do not get a raidmax PSU. Here is a much better one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094
8. Good
9. Good
10. Good
 
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FlowMonsta

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Thank you, Can I know why you recommend not to get the raidmax.

 
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caydn12

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various reasons.

1) A bad PSU will mess up your system bad. You don't want to take the gamble by not spending the extra $20 and getting quality parts. It can even cause components to start failing. Sure you save $20 now, but what happens when your CPU/GPU/RAM/Mobo is ruined because of it?

2) The raidmax might say 530w but it probably can't handle very close to that. without quality parts that brands like SeaSonic offer, you actually have less possible power than you think

3) efficiency. The PSU no matter what kind is going to draw more power than it needs from the wall. Increasing electricity costs. The better the efficiency the less it needs to draw from the wall. (goes back to quality parts) an 80% efficient PSU that needs 400w will actually draw 20% more than it needs making it take 480w which converts directly into heat. If it doesnt say 80-plus certified, then it draws more than 20% which really adds up in electricity costs and heat in your system.

The 3 brands I recommend getting in this exact order:
Best: SeaSonic
2nd Best: XFX (SeaSonic parts rebranded)
3rd Best: Corsair (Not quite as good as seasonic parts but still very reliable.)
 
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FlowMonsta

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I see what you're saying now...Thanks so much for the advice
 
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caydn12

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That is true. The extra headroom could be nice.
Although, if you are on a VERY tight budget, the extra headroom isnt TOO necessary. You computer will be using about 350w under full load which gives a 170w head room, but if you can push the extra money for the one tyler recommended, then go for it!
 
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There are a bunch of good PSU manufacturers, while not all are OEMs. But I'll stand by these.

1. Seasonic (all)
2. XFX (all)
3. Corsair (TX V2, HX, AX)
4. Antec (CP, HCP, TPQ, Earthwatts, VP)
5. PC Power & Cooling (Silencer, Silencer MKIII)
6. Enermax (Platimax, Pro87, Revo)
7. Super Flower (Golden)
8. Be Quiet! (Dark Power Pro, Straight Power Pro)
9. Thermaltake (Toughpower, TR2)
10. Rosewill (Capstone, Hive)
11. Cooler Master (Silent Pro)
12. NZXT (Hale90)
 
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